Technovation 2026 at Career Point University

Project Exhibition, Workshops, Expert Lectures, Research Paper Presentations, Moot Court Competition, Food, Quiz and Fun Games

A two-day Science and Technology Exhibition and Competition, Technovation 2026, was organized at Career Point University (CPU). Students showcased their academic and technical skills through innovative models and research papers.

Main Programs

• Project Competition – Project Expo
• Hackathon – HackSprint
• Research Paper Presentation – Research Spark
• Innovative Business Plan Competition – Pitch Perfect
• Workshops & Expert Lecture Series – Knowledge Craft
• Moot Court Competition
• Agri-Product Competition

Apart from these events, fun games, tech quiz, ad-mad show, food zone, social discussions, and gaming competitions were also organized.

Project Expo

More than 60 AI and IoT-based working models were presented. The objective was to provide students a platform to showcase research, prototypes, and technical skills.

• First Prize (₹21,000): Parth Ojha & Team (BCA, CPU) – Smart Patrol Surveillance Robot
• Second Prize (₹11,000): Tarun Yadav & Team (Jaipur National University) – Smart LPG Safety System
• Third Prize: Aryan Singh (Polytechnic College)

Business Plan Competition – Pitch Perfect

The competition aimed to promote entrepreneurship among students. 50 teams from institutions like IIT Hyderabad, IIT BHU, IIT Jodhpur, NIT Jalandhar, Gujarat Technical University, Symbiosis International University, and NIMS Jaipur participated.

• First Prize (₹11,000): Team Nebiles (IIT Jodhpur)
• Second Prize (Tie – ₹5,100 each): Team VYBE & Team Phytomatrix (CPU)

Inter-University Moot Court Competition

Organized by the School of Legal Studies and Governance, the event saw participation from over 20 prestigious institutions including UPES Dehradun, Birla Global University, Amity University, SRM University, Sangam University, Banasthali Vidyapith, Government Law College Indore, and ICFAI.

• Winner (₹10,000): Banasthali Vidyapith
• Runner-Up (₹5,000): ICFAI University, Jaipur
• Best Researcher: Banasthali Vidyapith
• Best Memorial: Government Law College, Indore
• Best Speaker: Harshimran Kaur Batra

Research Paper Competition – Research Spark (20–21 February)

Over 100 researchers and academicians from India and abroad participated, including representatives from Bangladesh, Nigeria, IIS University, Chandigarh University, VGU Jaipur, Jamia Hamdard, Amity University, and others.

• First Prize (₹3,100): Vagisha Kapoor (Law Department, CPU Kota)
• Second Prize (₹2,100): Sakshi Tiwari (Aditya College of Pharmacy, Satna)
• Third Prize (₹1,100): Tamiksha Sharma (IIS University Jaipur)

Hackathon – HackSprint

The national-level hackathon focused on AgriTech, FinTech, Generative AI, and Open Innovation. Out of 36 registered teams, 23 were selected for the 24-hour final round.

• First Prize (₹11,000): Team Technova
• Second Prize (₹5,000): Team IIIT Kota

Value-Added Agri-Product Competition

55 participants including self-help groups, food processing units, agricultural universities, and institutions like NMIMS Shirpur participated. Nutraceutical, ready-to-eat, amla, moringa, and soy-based products were showcased.

• Tinu Solanki (Rasoi Bite, Kota)
• Manisha Chaudhary (Career Point University)
• Devkishan Sharma (Pacific Dairy Institute, Udaipur)

Workshop on Agricultural Value Addition

Organized by the School of Agricultural Sciences, the workshop was attended by more than 70 participants. Practical training on food processing, packaging, and market-ready product development was provided.

Tech Quiz

• First Prize (₹5,100): Ankit Gautam (B.Tech, CPU)

Chancellor's Message

Chancellor Pramod Maheshwari emphasized that education should extend beyond classrooms and connect with industry, innovation, and societal needs. He encouraged students to take their prototypes towards commercialization to bring positive change in society.