FROM LINEAR TO CIRCULAR5R Framework
Move from Bin to Value
Replace traditional collect-and-dump pipelines with decentralized sorting, upcycling, and resource recovery loops.
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IDEATHON 2026 · OPEN FOR IDEAS
Reimagine
Waste.
Shape Tomorrow.
A sustainability ideathon for bold minds ready to turn waste-management challenges into smart, practical interventions.
2–4members / team
∞age limit
₹ 100008Prize Pool
REGISTRATION
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SMART INTERVENTION2026
Clean communities·Healthy planet·Brighter future
Smart intervention
Reduce · Reuse · Recycle · Reimagine
REDUCE✦REUSE✦RECYCLE✦REIMAGINE✦CLEAN COMMUNITIES✦HEALTHY PLANET✦BRIGHTER FUTURE✦
REDUCE✦REUSE✦RECYCLE✦REIMAGINE✦CLEAN COMMUNITIES✦HEALTHY PLANET✦BRIGHTER FUTURE✦
Our partners
01 — THE WHY
Small ideas.
Big impact.
Waste is not just something we throw away. It is a design problem, a systems problem and an opportunity to think differently.
ಹಸಿರು ಸಂವಾದ (Hasiru Samvada) brings together students, creators, problem-solvers and communities to develop smart interventions that make waste management cleaner, circular and more sustainable.
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Systems DesignRethink source reduction & material recovery
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Community ActionBehaviour change & citizen participation
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Smart MonitoringData, tracking & efficient collection workflows
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Circular ValueTurn discarded streams into reusable resources
3 TRACKS · 13 STREAMS100% Practical
Real-World Urban & Rural Streams
Tackle overlooked waste streams from C&D debris and fast-fashion textiles to tourist zones and subsurface water.
OPEN TO ALL MINDS2–4 Per Team
Inclusive & Multidisciplinary
No age barrier. Bring engineers, designers, policy thinkers, students, or local changemakers in teams of 2–4.
02 — IDEAS IN FOCUS
Choose a problem.
Challenge the ordinary.
Three color-coded focus areas from the ideathon charter. Select a track and click any sub-topic to explore the intervention prompt.
FOCUS AREA 01 / 03
Waste Management
Rethink how sanitary, construction, cloth and plastic waste is reduced, sorted and recovered at the source.
SUB-TOPIC INTERVENTION PROMPT: Sanitary Waste
Design safe, dignified, low-cost collection, sterilization, or biodegradable alternatives for household & institutional sanitary waste.
03 — THE EXPERIENCE
Make your idea matter.
Don’t wait for a perfect solution. Start with a meaningful problem and a bold intervention.
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Think beyond the bin
Turn an everyday waste problem into a practical, scalable intervention that works on the ground.
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Build with a team
Bring 2–4 people together and combine engineering, design, policy, and community perspectives.
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Pitch your solution
Present the problem root-cause, your smart intervention, and the path from concept to action.
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Create lasting impact
Focus on cleaner communities, healthier ecosystems, and a brighter circular future.
04 — MARK YOUR CALENDAR
From idea
to impact.
REGISTRATION
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days · hours · mins · secsSTAGE 01 02 OCT – 01 NOV 2026
Round 1: Idea Pitching
Submit your team registration, problem root-cause brief, and initial proposed technical solution.
- Team of 1–4 members
- Choose 1 of 3 focus tracks
- Problem & solution submission
STAGE 02 02 NOV – 01 DEC 2026
Round 2: Idea Elaboration
Unlocked exclusively for teams selected in Round 1: Submit detailed concept, 90-day plan, budget, and circularity model.
- Feasibility & 90-day execution plan
- Value proposition & resource needs
- Jury intermediate screening
STAGE 03 15 DEC 2026
Round 3: Grand Finale
Top finalist teams present live before the Grand Jury with prototypes, hardware demos, and stage pitches.
- Live auditorium presentation
- Working prototype / demo walkthrough
- Grand jury Q&A and final cash awards
05 — RULES & FAQ
Ready to
make a difference?
Everything you need to get started is simple: bring a team, choose a real problem and make your idea useful.
TEAM SIZE2–4 Members
AGE LIMITNo Age Limit
FORMATIdea Presentation
THE MINDSETCurious · Practical · Bold
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Students, innovators, developers, designers, researchers, and aspiring entrepreneurs can participate. Teams can have up to 3 members, with each member’s name, email, and affiliation provided during registration.