IDEAXCELERATE – STARTUP & TECH INNOVATION PITCH

Date: 19 February 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Venue: Smart Class, Room No. 3201, ADGIPS
Organized By: Department of Computer Science, Dr. Akhilesh Das Gupta Institute of Professional Studies (ADGIPS)
Society: CompTech Scientia – The Official Society of the Department of Computer Science

Overview

The Department of Computer Science at ADGIPS, under the banner of its official technical society CompTech Scientia, organized IdeaXcelerate, a Startup & Tech Innovation Pitch Event, on 19th February 2026 as part of UTKARSH 2026.

The event was designed to provide B.Tech students with a platform to present innovative ideas, entrepreneurial concepts, and technology-driven solutions that could potentially transform into real-world startups. IdeaXcelerate encouraged students to think creatively, develop problem-solving approaches, and present their ideas in a structured pitch format.

About the Event

IdeaXcelerate was conceptualized as a startup-style pitching competition where participants showcased innovative ideas addressing modern technological and societal challenges.

Students were encouraged to think beyond conventional academic boundaries, develop startup concepts, and present them in front of peers and faculty members. The event aimed to nurture entrepreneurial thinking, innovation, and confidence in public presentation among students. The program was conducted in the Smart Class (Room No. 3201) and lasted for three hours, during which participants presented their ideas and engaged in interactive discussions.

Event Highlights

Students pitched innovative technology and startup ideas.
The event provided an opportunity for students to develop entrepreneurial and presentation skills.
Participants demonstrated creative thinking, problem identification, and innovative solutions.
The event created an environment encouraging innovation, collaboration, and future startup cultureamong students.

Participation

The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from B.Tech Computer Science students, with participants presenting unique and forward-thinking ideas.

The event was coordinated and managed by members of CompTech Scientia, ensuring smooth organization and active engagement throughout the session.

Jury Panel

The evaluation and final decision of the competition were conducted by Dr. Nitin, who served as the Jury Member for the event. She carefully reviewed the ideas presented by the participants and assessed them based on innovation, feasibility, and presentation quality. Her valuable insights and fair judgment played an important role in selecting the most impactful and promising ideas.

Prizes and Winners

The competition concluded with the announcement of the winners, who were recognized for their innovative ideas and effective presentations.

🥇 1st Prize: Vishal Singh – Awarded Boat Earphones for presenting the most innovative and impactful startup idea.

🥈 2nd Prize: Pranav Yadav – Awarded a Water Tumbler for his creative and well-structured idea presentation.

🥉 3rd Prize: Raghav Aggarwal – Awarded a Certificate of Appreciation for his commendable effort and innovative concept.

All winners were appreciated for their creativity, confidence, and entrepreneurial thinking, which truly reflected the spirit of IdeaXcelerate – Where Ideas Turn Into Startups.

Event Coordination

The event was successfully coordinated by:

Charmy Khapra
Shorya Tandon

The event was successfully organized under the coordination of Ms. Tarina Jayant, Department of Computer Science, ADGIPS. Her efforts in planning and guiding the student coordinators ensured the smooth execution of the event and active participation from students.

The department also extends its sincere gratitude to Dr. Uma Rani, Head of the Department, Computer Science, for her continuous support, encouragement, and guidance, which played a vital role in the successful organization of the event.

Outcome

IdeaXcelerate proved to be an engaging and inspiring event that motivated students to think innovatively and explore entrepreneurial opportunities in technology.

The competition helped participants enhance their presentation abilities, problem-solving mindset, and startup-oriented thinking, while promoting a culture of innovation and technological creativity within the Department of Computer Science.

FEE BREAK-UPS FOR ACADEMIC YEAR 2025-26
BA-LLB / BBA-LLB – 1st Year		MBA – 1st Year		BBA – 1st Year		B. TECH. – 1st Year		B. TECH. – 3rd Year
Tuition Fee	92,000	Tuition Fee	137,500	Tuition Fee	88,400	Tuition Fee	123,600	Tuition Fee	111,000
University Dues	23,500	University Dues	23,500	University Dues	23,500	University Dues	23,500	University Dues	20,000
Activity Fee	1,000	Activity Fee	1,000	Activity Fee	1,000	Activity Fee	1,000	Activity Fee	1,000
Security Fee	10,000	Security Fee	10,000	Security Fee	10,000	Security Fee	10,000	Per. Dev. & Trng.	5,900
Alumni Contribution	2,000	Alumni Contribution	2,000	Alumni Contribution	2,000	Alumni Contribution	2,000
TOTAL	128,500	TOTAL	174,000	TOTAL	124,900	TOTAL	160,100	TOTAL	137,900
BA-LLB / BBA-LLB – 2nd Year		MBA – 2nd Year		BBA – 2nd Year		B. TECH. – 2nd (LE) Year		B. TECH. – 3rd (LE) Year
Tuition Fee *	77,300	Tuition Fee	129,700	Tuition Fee	83,400	Tuition Fee	123,600	Tuition Fee	116,600
University Dues	23,500	University Dues	23,500	University Dues	23,500	University Dues	23,500	University Dues	23,500
Activity Fee	1,000	Activity Fee	1,000	Activity Fee	1,000	Activity Fee	1,000	Activity Fee	1,000
				Per. Dev. & Trng.	4,800	Security Fee	10,000	Per. Dev. & Trng.	5,900
						Alumni Contribution	2,000
						Ind. Redi. Ini. Trng.	5,900
TOTAL	101,800	TOTAL	154,200	TOTAL	112,700	TOTAL	166,000	TOTAL	147,000
* Tentative
BA-LLB / BBA-LLB – 3rd Year				BBA – 3rd Year		B. TECH. – 2nd Year		B. TECH. – 4th Year
Tuition Fee *	77,300			Tuition Fee	79,400	Tuition Fee	116,600	Tuition Fee	103,700
University Dues	20,000			University Dues	20,000	University Dues	23,500	University Dues	20,000
Activity Fee	1,000			Activity Fee	1,000	Activity Fee	1,000	Activity Fee	1,000
						Per. Dev. & Trng.	5,900
				TOTAL	100,400	TOTAL	147,000	TOTAL	124,700
TOTAL	98,300							B. TECH. – 4th (LE) Year
* Tentative
								Tuition Fee	111,000
BA-LLB / BBA-LLB – 4th Year								University Dues	20,000
								Activity Fee	1,000
Tuition Fee *	77,300
University Dues	20,000
Activity Fee	1,000							TOTAL	132,000
TOTAL	98,300
* Tentative