
An annual makeathon organised by NUS Innovation and Design Programme (iDP) Student Club

What is IDEATE?
"Innovating the Ordinary" is the identity theme of our competition series, aimed at challenging university students in Singapore to envision and create innovative solutions that enhance everyday living.


Each year, participants will focus on transforming ordinary tasks into streamlined, efficient processes through mechatronic systems. This theme encourages creativity, hands-on learning, and the development of impactful ideas that address real-world challenges in daily life.
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Our Theme




What does "future home" mean?
"Innovating the Ordinary" invites university students from Singapore to envision and create innovative solutions that enhance everyday living.
With the theme "Future Home Edition," participants will focus on transforming ordinary household tasks into streamlined, efficient processes through mechatronic** systems. This competition aims to inspire creativity, foster hands-on learning, and generate impactful ideas that address real-world challenges within the home environment.
**Mechatronics systems integrate mechanical systems with electronics and software to create more functional and efficient products and processes.
Prizes



And more prizes to be won!
Opportunities
- Greenlane for Top 3 NUS teams to incubate their solution with THE HANGAR
- Greenlane for Top 3 NUS teams to pitch for Venture Initiation Programme (VIP) Impact S$10,000 grant
What to Expect
17 Aug 2024

Opening Day
Week 1 - Week 2

Workshops
30 Aug 2024

Preliminary Design Review
21 Sep 2024

Semi-Finals and Finals
Opening Day

Registration

Opening for IDEATE 2024

Speech by Guest of Honor

Introduction to Competition

Lunch and Networking

Move to Workshop Venues and Take Attendance

Design Thinking Workshop (Compulsory)
Semi Finals and Finals

Check-in

Semi-Finals

Lunch

Finals: Top 6 Pitches

Fireside Chat

Award Ceremony

Closing Speech
17 Aug 2024

Design Thinking Workshop
06 Sep 2024

Business Model & Pitching
19 Aug 2024

CAD (Fusion360)
20 Aug 2024

C++
22 Aug 2024

VR App Development
23 Aug 2024

Soldering
23 Aug 2024

Electro Mechanical Workshop
24 Aug 2024

PCB Design
26 Aug 2024

Arduino & ESP32 Workshop
Venues and Facilities

IDP Hub

Ascent @ SciencePark

Electronics Lab @ E2A
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