TechFair
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Exhibitions
aNOkHa 2026
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Anokha TechFair & Exhibitions 2026 serves as a collaborative platform that brings together students from colleges and schools across the country to showcase innovation, creativity, and applied technology.
It offers participants the opportunity to present their work to industry professionals, academicians, and visitors from different backgrounds, fostering knowledge exchange, exposure, and professional growth through meaningful interaction.
TechFair and Exhibitions segment stands as one of the core highlights of the Anokha ecosystem at Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Coimbatore. Over the years, it has evolved into a vibrant space where ideas move beyond concepts and take shape as working models, prototypes, and software solutions.
Got an idea?
Anokha 2026 – TechFair & Exhibitions is opening its doors to ideas in all stages from rough concepts to refined prototypes.
If you've ever scribbled "what if…" in a notebook or hacked together a solution for fun, we want YOU.
This isn't a commitment - just a shout into the void to see who shouts back.
No pressure, no perfection required - just a quick "I'm curious" to get the ball rolling.
Themes & Splits
Organized into focused segments for inclusive participation across different age groups and backgrounds
College Fair
Undergraduate and postgraduate students present technical projects, research work, and innovative prototypes. Focuses on practical engineering, interdisciplinary teamwork, and real-world problem solving with exposure to entrepreneurship and networking.
School Fair
Designed to spark interest and creativity among school students through hands-on demonstrations and simple working models. Helps students understand basic engineering concepts, sustainability, and real-life applications beyond textbooks.
Exhibitions
Showcases displays related to technology, sustainability, public awareness, and social impact. Institutions and teams present real-world solutions in healthcare, environment, governance, and industry, making technology accessible to all.
New Initiatives 2026
Club Corner
A dedicated space that brings together technical and innovation-driven student clubs to showcase their journey, achievements, and impact. Clubs present their flagship projects, working prototypes, research outcomes, and competition successes, highlighting hands-on learning and collaboration. This initiative reflects the vibrant student innovation ecosystem and allows visitors to explore how club-led activities contribute to real-world problem solving and technical excellence.
Mentor-Mentee Matchup
Enables meaningful interactions between students and experienced mentors from academia, industry, and incubation ecosystems. Participants are matched with mentors based on domain interests and project focus, ensuring relevant and focused guidance. These sessions help refine ideas, strengthen projects, and provide insights into research, startups, and career pathways, while also offering valuable networking opportunities for external participants.
Innovation Tree
An interactive idea-generation platform where participants share innovative ideas and real-world problem statements aligned with the event theme. By visually contributing ideas, it encourages creative thinking, cross-domain perspectives, and community-driven innovation. The collected ideas serve as a living repository that helps mentors and institutions identify promising concepts for further mentoring, hackathons, or incubation support.
Anokha Pre Events
In collaboration with the Institution's Innovation Council (IIC)
Workshop on Design Thinking, Creative Thinking & Innovation Design
This workshop guides participants through a structured approach to understanding problems, exploring user needs, and shaping ideas into well-defined solutions. It helps students move from raw ideas to refined concepts with clarity, feasibility, and innovation readiness, making them suitable for presentation at the TechFair.
Expert Talk on TRL, MRL, IRL, IP Commercialisation & Technology Transfer
This expert session provides insights into Technology Readiness Level (TRL), Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL), Innovation Readiness Level (IRL), along with IP commercialization and technology transfer processes. The parameters discussed will also be considered during project scrutiny, offering participants clarity on innovation assessment standards defined by the Ministry of Education (MoE).
Bonus: Participation in these pre-events serves as an added advantage for students preparing for Smart India Hackathon (SIH) and other innovation-driven initiatives.
Key Takeaways & Opportunities
Prize Pool - ₹2,00,000
Attractive cash prizes and awards
YUKTI Nomination
Top ideas nominated to National Innovation Repository
Certificates
For all participating teams in TechFair & Pre-Events
Expert Feedback
From academia and industry professionals
Networking
With mentors, innovators, and institutions
National Exposure
To innovation and incubation ecosystems