Pitch Day
Pitch Day

Objectives

The objectives of InnovAIte 2025 are to foster innovation and creativity among participants by challenging them to develop AI-driven solutions for real-world problems. The competition aims to promote technical excellence and practical application of AI technologies while enhancing teamwork and project management skills. By providing a structured platform, InnovAIte 2025 encourages participants to explore advanced AI concepts, embrace cutting-edge tools, and demonstrate scalable, impactful innovations.

Additionally, it seeks to cultivate a culture of research and development, preparing students and faculty for industry challenges and advancing the institute's role as a hub for AI innovation.

Values

Push Boundaries, Solve Problems, Lead the Change

InnovAIte 2025 is not just a competition; it’s a movement to redefine the future of technology. Designed for ambitious minds, this platform challenges you to think beyond limits, tackle real-world problems, and develop innovative AI-driven solutions.

Pitch Day

Innovation

Innovation drives progress by transforming ideas into impactful solutions, fostering creativity, and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible.

Commitment

Commitment is the foundation of success, reflecting dedication, perseverance, and a strong sense of responsibility to achieve goals and deliver excellence.

Teamwork

Collaboration and unity are at the heart of success, where diverse skills and ideas come together to achieve common goals effectively and efficiently.

Growth

Growth is a continuous journey of learning, improvement, and progress, enabling individuals and organizations to reach their full potential and adapt to evolving challenges.

Rules and SOPs

Follow Rules to competition

Unlock the of creativity with our streamlined process that effortlessly turns ideas into engaging content, simplifying content generation like never before.

Rule 1

Team Formation & Eligibility

Teams must register together, meeting all criteria set by the organizers. Roles must be clearly defined, and all participants must adhere to the rules.

  • Open to all Faculty Members for TA2 onwards.
  • Students must be enrolled for HDSE/ADSE.
  • Each Team will consist of an “AI Master”, Who will be working as Project Manager (must be a faculty) with team of minimum 4 and maximum 5 students with clear roles & responsibilities.
  • Maximum of one (01) student is allowed from each semester to be taken in the team.
  • AI Master will be required to work as a Project Manager.
  • Team once registered can only be modified by maximum 1 member before idea submission date. Such change will be submitted through official communication.
  • Any member if involved in any misconduct shall be expelled from the competition.
  • All team members must clearly be assigned project tasks and should be an active team member.
  • Anyone not able to showcase their role and deliverables in the project may be removed by jury from the team.
Rule 2

Development Rules

Development rules are essential guidelines that ensure consistency, quality, and efficiency in project execution. They establish best practices for coding, collaboration, testing, and documentation, fostering a structured and professional development environment. Following these rules helps teams achieve reliable and maintainable results.

  • All project teams will be registered on GitHub and complete development shall be done using this platform
  • Teams will also be required to use “OSquare” for project management and progress monitoring.
  • Non-Effective use of “Github” and “OSquare” may lead to abrupt termination of participant teams.
  • Projects must be original; plagiarism or excessive use of AI code generators may result in disqualification if it is not done without proper citations and annotations.
  • AI components should demonstrate learning, prediction, or automation.
  • Regular progress updates on the given platforms is mandatory.
Judges & Jury

Roles, Responsibilities & Authorities

Judges ensure fair trials, interpret and apply the law, and oversee courtroom proceedings with authority and impartiality. Juries, on the other hand, represent the community, evaluate evidence, and deliver verdicts based on facts presented. Together, they uphold justice by balancing legal expertise with public representation.

Final Evaluation

  • Evaluate projects based on defined criteria (e.g., Innovation, Technical Feasibility, Impact) in the later stages, such as the Final Presentation.
  • Focus on the technical and practical aspects of the projects.

Scoring and Ranking

  • Assign scores to projects in each evaluation category.
  • Determine the winners and runner-ups based on cumulative scores.

Providing Expert Insight

  • Offer in-depth critiques on the final.
  • Recognize standout features or innovative approaches in the projects.

Announcement of Results

  • Deliver final decisions and provide reasoning for the rankings.
  • Celebrate and acknowledge participants' efforts during the awards ceremony.

Initial Screening and Evaluation

  • Review initial submissions, such as problem statements and project plans, to shortlist teams for further rounds.
  • Ensure that all submissions meet the competition's rules and eligibility criteria.

Providing Feedback

  • Offer constructive feedback to participants during the early phases (e.g., Idea Submission, Pitch Day).
  • Help guide teams by highlighting strengths and areas for improvement.

Moderation and Conflict Resolution

  • Act as neutral mediators in case of disputes during the competition.
  • Ensure fairness and adherence to rules throughout the event.

Overseeing Competition Integrity

  • Monitor for plagiarism or violations of development rules (e.g., excessive reliance on AI generators).
  • Collaborate with organizers to address any misconduct.
Submission Rules

Rules Of Submission Guidelines

The submission guidelines outline the essential requirements and standards for submitting content or materials, ensuring clarity, consistency, and compliance with specified criteria.

General Submission Guidelines

  • Every submission shall be done before 11:00 PM on or before the given deadline.
  • Team Registration.
  • The registration fee for each team shall be Rs.10,000 (Each student contribution max Rs.1,500). Difference of amount shall be paid by AI Master.
  • The team registration shall be through the prescribed online form on official event website www.innovaite.pk.
  • Teams rejected by jury/judges on Idea submission or Pitch day, shall be refunded the full amount.
  • Idea Submission.
  • AI Master is required to submit the “Problem Statement and proposed Solution” Problem statement.
  1. Problem statement
  2. Initial technology stack
  3. High-level solution
  4. Each Team will submit One (01) idea only

Pitch Day

  • If any team needs to present their pitch through Point; the presentation should be submitted/uploaded at given platform latest by 10:00 AM on the same day. Anything coming after deadline shall not be allowed to be presented.

Project Plan Submission

  • Teams submit a detailed plan in pdf format and that must include.
  1. System architecture (Diagrams Encouraged)
  2. Technology stack selection and justification
  3. Key features and user flow

Prototype Submission

  • The prototype must represent the core functionalities and screens to be used as UI. However 20% changes are permissible till the final product.
  • Any team failed to satisfy the jury/judges about the seriousness to stay in competition or having capabilities to complete the project may be eliminated without any challenge.

Pre-submission Presentation

  • This is first review of the product, and it is expected that the product must be completed except some UI improvements, validation issues, bug-fixing etc. The project must be live on the given hosting on official domain www.innovaite.pk.
  • Any team failed to satisfy the jury/judges about the seriousness to stay in competition or having capabilities to complete the project may be eliminated without any challenge.

Final Submission

  • Final submission of the project must be live on the given hosting on official domain www.innovaite.pk.
  • point presentation MUST be submitted within the same date and time.
  • No changes or access to project shall be allowed after the deadline.
Criteria's

Criteria for competition

Clear and well-defined standards will guide evaluations, ensuring fairness, transparency, and alignment with the program's goals and expectations.

Evaluation

  • Innovation (20%): Novelty of the idea and creativity in solving the problem.
  • Technical Feasibility (20%): Technical implementation and scalability of the solution.
  • AI Application (15%): How effectively AI solves the identified problem.
  • AI Innovation (15%): Novelty and creative use of AI technologies.
  • Impact (20%): Relevance with the problem definition and its impact.
  • Presentation (10%): Clarity and effectiveness in showcasing the project.
  • User Interface & Experience (10%): Usability and interface design.
  • Public Vote (5%): General Public and Aptech students will be allowed to evaluate.

Disqualification

  • Failure to meet deadlines.
  • Breach of originality or plagiarism.
  • Non-compliance with team size or project scope.
  • Non-compliance of the development rules.
  • Misconduct.
Usability & Guidelines

Its Usability
and General Guidelines

General Guidelines
  • Projects must address a real-world problem and incorporate AI-based solutions.
  • Applications can be web or mobile-based, using modern technologies like Python, TensorFlow, React, Flutter, etc.
  • Each team is limited to one project submission.
  • Teams do not have any right to challenge decision of jury/judges panel.
  • Management reserves the right to cancel the competition at any point in time, amend the rules, timelines, jury & judges panel, winning prize and its criteria whatsoever.
  • No participant of this competition has any right to challenge the decisions in this regard.
Ownership of Source Code & Usability
  • The intellectual property (IP), including source code, UI/UX design, and the developed application, will remain the sole property of the institute.
  • Participants agree to transfer all rights to the institute as a condition of participation
  • The institute reserves the right to use, modify, or distribute the developed applications without requiring further consent from the participants.
  • Teams are allowed to showcase their work as part of their portfolio but cannot commercialize or reproduce the application independently.
Winning Positions

Competition Winning Prizes

The competition encourages participants to showcase their creativity and technical expertise by developing AI-driven projects. This is an excellent opportunity for developers and AI enthusiasts to gain recognition and win valuable rewards.

2nd POS

1st Runner-Up

Prize: 125,000

  • Total Prize: Rs 125,000
  • AI Master Prize: Rs 75,000
  • Rs 10,000 per team member
1st POS

Winner

Prize: Rs 150,000

  • Total Prize: Rs 150,000
  • AI Master Prize: Rs 75,000
  • Rs 15,000 per team member
3rd POS

2nd Runner-Up

Prize: 100,000

  • Total Prize: Rs 100,000
  • AI Master Prize: Rs 50,000
  • Rs 10,000 per team member
Contest Winners

Contest Winners Prizes

2nd POS

1st Runner-Up

Prize: 125,000

1st POS

Winner Prize: Rs 150,000

3rd POS

2nd Runner-Up

Prize: 100,000

  • Aivengers

    Waqar Aamir

  • AI Master Prize: Rs 50,000
Timeline

Competition Timeline & Steps

Orientation Announcement

  • We are excited to welcome you to our orientation session, where you'll gain essential insights about our program, connect with peers, and prepare for a successful journey ahead. Don’t miss this opportunity to start strong!

16 December 2024

Team Registration

  • Each Team will consist of AI Master, who will be working as Project Manager (must be a faculty) with team of minimum 4 and maximum 5 students with clear roles & responsibilities.
  • AI Master will be required to work as a Project Manager.

26 December 2024 (10 Days)

Idea Submission

  • AI Master is required to submit the “Problem Statement and proposed Solution” Problem statement.
  • Any idea not conforming to required standard can be rejected and team shall disqualify to move forward.

06 January, 2025 (11 Days)

Pitch Day

  • Teams present their ideas to a panel for feedback and approval.
  • Maximum of 03 minutes will be given for Pitch Presentation.
  • This is elimination round and any pitch failing to attract the judges or not fulfilling the required standard can be rejected and team shall be eliminated.

18 January, 2025 (12 Days)

Final Project List

  • Final shortlisted Project list shall be published on official event website.
  • www.innovaite.pk

23 January, 2025 (5 Days)

Training

OSquare Training ems individuals with expert-led sessions and practical skills, preparing them to excel in technology, business, and creative fields.

  • Online OSquare Training for AI Master
  • Online OSquare Training for Developer

26-27 January, 2025 (2 Days)

Project Plan Submission

  • Teams submit a detailed project plan using “OSquare” as project management tool.
  • The plan MUST also include System architecture, Technology stack selection and justification and Key features and user flow.
  • Any team may be eliminated due to not satisfactory project plan or architecture

13 February, 2025 (18 Days)

Prototype Submission

  • Teams develop a prototype showcasing core functionalities.

04 March, 2025 (19 Days)

Pre-Submission Presentation

  • Teams present their working prototype to mentors for review.
  • Focus on.
  • Usability.
  • Technical feasibility.
  • Alignment with original pitch.

10 April, 2025 (37 Days)

Final Submission

  • Teams submit the completed application with documentation.

25 April, 2025 (15 Days)

Final Presentation

  • Final presentation and demo to judges, highlighting.
  • Problem-Solving impact.
  • Technical Innovation.
  • Scalability and Usability.

10 May, 2025 (15 Days)

Result Announcement

  • Judges will announce the results.

17 May, 2025 (7 Days)

Judges and Jury

Our Judges and Jury

Esteemed professionals dedicated to ensuring fair and insightful evaluations.

Iqbal Yousuf

CEO

Nasreen Iqbal

Def Hyderabad

Rao Yaseen Ali

FSO

Muhammad Azeem

HR

Tahir Aziz

MSG

Waseem Iqbal

SFC

Tipu Shafiq

MLR

Hassan Javed

MSG

Shabir Ahmed

SFC

Frequently Asked questions

Explore the answers you seek in our "Frequently Asked Questions"

InnovAIte 2025 is an AI competition designed to empower students and faculty of Aptech to solve real-world problems using cutting-edge AI technologies. It offers participants an opportunity to innovate, compete, and showcase their ideas while building scalable, impactful solutions.

The competition is open to faculty members ("AI Masters") and students enrolled in HDSE/ADSE programs at Aptech Shahra-e-Faisal, Metro Stargate Center and Malir Center in Karachi; Aptech Defence Center Hyderabad, Aptech Jamshoro Center and Aptech Johar Town Center Lahore.

Team registration are open till 26th December 2024. Teams can register through the prescribed online form available on this website.

A registration fee of Rs. 10,000 is required per team, with a maximum individual student contribution of Rs. 1,500.

The AI Master, who must be a faculty member, serves as the Project Manager. They are responsible for guiding the team, ensuring compliance with competition rules, and managing project development

Teams can modify their composition by replacing a maximum of one team member before the Idea Submission deadline. Changes must be communicated officially.

All project development must be conducted on GitHub, and teams are required to use "OSquare" for project management and progress monitoring.

Training on OSquare will be provided on 26th-27th January 2025.

Projects will be evaluated based on the following criteria:
  • Innovation: Novelty and creativity in solving the problem.
  • Technical Feasibility: Quality of implementation and scalability.
  • AI Application: Effective use of AI in solving the problem.
  • AI Innovation: Novel application of AI technologies.
  • Impact: Relevance and impact of the solution.
  • Presentation: Clarity and effectiveness in showcasing the project.
  • User Interface & Experience: Usability and design.
  • Public Vote: Feedback from the general public and Aptech students.

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