PDM Group of Institutions
Microsoft Ideation Fest
PDM Group of Institutions in association with Microsoft Corporation presents Microsoft Ideation Fest

Dear Students,

PDM Group of Institutions has initiated Microsoft Innovation Center in the PDM campus which will help and support in developing new ideas and value added business solutions. The Center will focus on creating new innovative products and services, formation of new and viable IT start-ups, creation of new and value-added jobs, supply of qualified graduates, and formation of information society in the country through initiation and implementation of various targeted projects and activities. This center will serve as an ideation center for innovation where students and researchers take early stage ideas to the next level and investors find new ideas to sponsor. As a first step towards create awareness and educating students on objectives of Innovation Center, We are planning to organize a Ideation Fest

About Microsoft Innovation Center:
Microsoft Innovation Centers (MICs) are state-of- the art technology facilities for collaboration on innovative research, technology or software solutions, involving a combination of government, academic and industry participants.There are more than 110 Microsoft Innovation Centers worldwide.

What is Ideation Fest?
All of us have innovative thoughts generated through our daily experiences, problems and imagination. If you have any such idea and have firm determination to accomplish your dreams, this is the place for you to be in. Microsoft Innovation Centre supports you and provides you with platform to excel and chase down what all say IMPOSSIBLE. If you have such idea which not only is innovative but if it also covers following areas for this fest:
  • Accessibility
  • Healthcare
  • Solving India's Problem
The areas of giving ideas are as open as this world itself. So, Students from all disciplines/streams can participate in this fest. However,Students to ensure Idea is using one MS technology leveraging Windows Phone, Windows 8 or the Cloud Platform.

How to Participate:
Synopsis of Ideas should be presented in 2-3 Microsoft PowerPoint Slides which can be submitted only on-line by visiting this link. The last date for submitting your ideas with all necessary details is 24-Dec-2013 9 A.M    25-Jan-2014.

Rewards/ Prizes:
  • A certificate of Achievement from the Institution
  • Financial & strategic support from Microsoft to develop & market the chosen ideas.
Note: The decision of the steering committee will be final in all respects.


General Guidelines:
  • Problem definition: Define and explain that problem that you are looking at solving.
  • Market research and solution: The current solution if any in the market and how your solution is different.
  • Approach: Technology, Timeline, etc
  • Final objective: Starting business, etc to clearly emerge
  • Total time- 1-2mins Limit your presentation to 1 or 2 slides only. Keep details in appendix and handy
Note: Keep slide 1 in mind donot lose focus.


Contact Details:
For any query, feel free to contact::
HR Manager,
TPO Cell,
PDM Group of Institutions
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