Prototype Competiton
Detail page for rules and eligibility, then register.Prototype Competition
Showcase your innovative prototype before an expert jury, researchers, entrepreneurs and the SPARK-O-FEST community.
Competition Rules
Participation & Eligibility
- Open to all registered participants of Spark-O-Fest 2.0.
- Participation can be from individuals or team (maximum of 5 members).
- A participant can be a part of only ONE Prototype team.
- Prototype must be original and the Intellectual Property of the team.
- Projects previously awarded in SPARK-O-FEST contests are not eligible.
Prototype Requirements
The following prototype formats are acceptable:
Working Simulation Models: Working simulation models are allowed.The prototype can be from any domain or profession.
Originality: The prototype must be original and developed by the participants.
Submission Requirements
The abstract and prototype details must be submitted as per the following requirements:
Abstract Submission Deadline: 1 November 2026 by 1800 hours.
Submit details to: scientificspark@saraswaticolleges.com
Setup & Prototype Demonstration
Setup Time
Teams must complete their prototype setup 45 minutes before judging.
Prototype Demonstration
Participants will demonstrate their working prototype before the expert jury.
Demonstration Time: 8–10 minutes.
Jury Q&A
The demonstration will be followed by an interactive question and answer session with the jury.
Q&A Time: 5 minutes.
General Conditions
- Teams must bring their own laptops, tools, adapters, and other necessary materials.
- A basic display table and power supply will be provided.
- Participants retain full ownership of their innovation.
- The organizing committee may use photographs and videos for academic and promotional purposes with due credit.
- Teams are encouraged to pursue patent protection where applicable.
- Participants must strictly adhere to ethical standards.
- Copyright infringement will lead to disqualification.
- All participants must adhere to safety, disciplinary and ethical norms.
- The decision of the jury will be final.
- Prototypes already awarded in previous Sparkofest are not allowed.
Rules can be amended based on decisions of Jury panel and Spark-O-Fest 2.0 Scientific Committee based on latest inputs.