About Ideathon
KIIT Deemed to be University aims to empower students by fostering creativity, entrepreneurial skills, and STEM-driven innovation. Ideathon 2025 helps in promoting creativity in young minds which may in turn help them in setting entrepreneurial mindset in them. Ideathon 2025 serves as a dynamic platform for secondary and higher secondary school students to address real-world challenges by generating impactful ideas, developing prototypes (PoC), and crafting business concepts. Participants will have the opportunity to compete for cash prizes, certifications, and access to incubation facilities.
Mission: To empower students to lead ethical ventures by promoting STEM-driven innovation and addressing real-world challenges.
Vision: To cultivate a vibrant ecosystem where students develop entrepreneurial skills, explore transformative technologies, and drive impactful change.
Through workshops and mentoring sessions, KIIT Deemed to be University provides robust support to help students transform their ideas into tangible solutions, nurturing the next generation of ethical innovators and leaders.
KIIT And KISS
About KIIT Deemed to be University
KIIT Deemed to be University having a global reputation was established by an unassuming humble being, Dr Achyuta Samanta, the Founder of KIIT and KISS. The modest institution has now grown to incomprehensible propositions and is spread over a vast 36-square-kilometre academic township. Its 25 lush green campuses employ over 3000 eminent faculty and researchers and 15000 staff. KIIT and KISS together is a family of over a lakh people. The campus houses a 2600-bedded super speciality hospital, KIMS, a multi-storey central library, a central research facility, a 22-storey research and innovation wing, auditoriums – the largest one with 5000 seating capacity, 18 sports complexes, many international standard stadiums covering all sports.
It has received all accreditations and affiliations from prestigious national and international bodies such as the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET), USA and the Institution of Engineering and Technology, (IET), UK because of its quality research, innovation, and publications and citations. KIIT is ranked in the cohort of 601-800 in the Times Higher Education ‘World University Ranking 2024’. It’s Computer Science Engineering ranks in the cohort of 301-400 and its overall Engineering ranking is 401-500 in the world.
KIIT has been accredited with an A++ grade by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) with an all-India 15th rank by the National Institution of Ranking Framework, NIRF, Ministry of Education. It has also been the top university for innovation among private institutions for two consecutive years (2020, 2021) according to AICTE, Government of India. It has been ranked 168 among universities in the world as per the Times Higher Education Young University Ranking 2024. Beyond its immense contributions to the development of the state and the city, KIIT has also promoted local art, culture, sculpture, rural development, literature, and spiritualism.
About Kalinga Institute of Social Science (KISS)
The Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences (KISS) is a transformative educational institution dedicated to eradicating hunger, poverty, and illiteracy among India’s indigenous communities. With 40,000 students across its campuses, KISS offers holistic education, skill development, nutrition, and healthcare, empowering tribal students to understand their rights and contribute positively to society. KISS integrates cultural sensitivity and creativity in education. As the first exclusive university for indigenous children, KISS emphasizes gender equity, vocational empowerment, and sustainable development, making significant strides in athletics and academics.
Here are some key achievements and notable aspects o KISS: