Idea Exploration 2.0
Idea Themes: Purane Khel – Digital Avatar
The Entrepreneurship Promotion and Incubation Council (EPIC) is committed to nurturing innovators, entrepreneurs, and startups. In line with this mission, EPIC TBI has collaborated with various regional institutions to foster the entrepreneurial ecosystem.
The centre in collaboration with Ambala College of Engineering and Applied Research conducted Idea Exploration 2.0 to foster Creativity and Innovation among students. The registration received from 15 teams for the ACE-EPIC Idea Exploration 2.0, 2024. The first stage screening of the ideas was conducted on 26th March 2024. The final presentation of 11 valid ideas was conducted on 28th March 2024. The teams presented in PPT format and provided constructed feedback by the evaluation team for the presentations. The teams came up with an innovative idea/ solution for the digitalization of the traditional games with learning and benefit to the user.
The teams presented on 28th March 2024 are as follows:
| Team Name | Name and Detail of Innovators | Name of University/ Institute/ College and Place | The traditional game team trying to play | The technology and development Need | Key speciality of the traditional game trying to digitalize |
| Vedic Innovators | Rish, Srishti | ACE | “Pachisi” | Developing a mobile application for both Android and iOS platforms, So there’s a requirement for High End Graphic Card Supporting CPU and Subscription of Some Software which is used in Game Development | Combining the fun and excitement of the classic board game with the educational aspects of Vedic mathematics to enhance cognitive skills and numerical abilities |
| Team Paradox | Sarvpreet Singh, Jagdeep, Nitin, Taranpreet Singh | ACE | Pakdam Pakdai, Kancha, Luka Chuppi | VR, Graphics, Multiplayer etc | Real Life VR Experience and Enhanced Enjoyment |
| Hide & Seek Innovators | Jatin, Badal Rana | ACE | Hide and seek | Unity and c# | Transforming “Chhupan Chhupai” into a digital format, we’re preserving its nostalgic charm while enhancing it with modern features like online multiplayer, dynamic environments, and customizable gameplay |
| Rubusta trio | Veena, Pooja Dhiman, Mehak | ACE | Kanche,stapoo | Python language | |
| The Aptituder – Chupan Chupayi | Nitish, Harshit | ACE | Chupan chupayi | Aptitude Questions and python language for creating the application | We are digitalise the traditional game in the form of preparation for aptitude test |
| OLD IS GOLD | Varun Kumar, Alok Kumar | ACE | Pithu Garam | Unity(Game engine), Java/C#/Python(for coding), Blender( Animation tool) | Team work, Agility and Strategy among players |
| Legacy Keeper | Isha Bhatia | ACE | Chaupar | Kotlin for Android development, Swift for iOS app development, Unity (game development engine). | Strategy and planning, patience and persistence, cultural and historical awareness |
| Ice-Splash | Badal Rana, Jatin | ACE | Barf Paani | Unreal | Barf Paani game being digitalized is its blend of physical activity, strategy, and social interaction |
| Rolling Rhythm | Prachi | ACE | Hoop Trundling | Mixed Reality | Improves focus Increases happiness levels Boosts strength Improves blood circulation |
| OLD SKOOL | Aditya Sharma, Abhishek Tarn, Aryan Sharma | ACE | Various Outdoor games | Unity | Outdoor Activity |
| TEAM NEXUS | Asmit Sharma, Rajat Sharma | KUK/JMIETI Radaur | Chirri Udd | HTML, CSS and JavaScript | Puzzle game which emphasize learning |
Some of the Pictures of the event:
ACE-EPIC Idea Exploration 2.0, 2024, Idea Evaluation experts:
From Left to Right: Dr. Vijay Anand, ECE; Prof. Rajwinder Kaur, HOD,; Prof. Seema Rani, HOD
The innovator teams on 28th March 2024 during final presentation adjudged winner, first runner up and Second runner up as follows:
| Position | Team Name | Innovators Name | University/ Institute |
| Winner | OLD SKOOL | Aditya Sharma, Abhishek Tarn, Aryan Sharma | ACE |
| First Runner up | Hide & Seek Innovators and Rolling Rhythm | Jatin, Badal Rana and Prachi | ACE |
| Second Runner up | Team Paradox and TEAM NEXUS | Sarvpreet Singh, Jagdeep, Nitin, Taranpreet Singh and Asmit Sharma, Rajat Sharma | ACE |
We express our sincere gratitude to our esteemed patrons, Sh. Nalini Kant, Dr. Ashawant Gupta, Sh. Rajni Kant, Sh. Rama Kant, Sh. Ashwani Goel, Sh. Sharat Gupta, Sh. Naresh Gupta, and Sh. Shubhash Bansal, for their invaluable guidance and support in successfully hosting the ACE-EPIC Idea Exploration 2.0, 2024. Additionally, we extend our heartfelt appreciation to Dr. Kamal Kumar, Principal of ACE College, for granting students the opportunity to participate in the event, as well as to the management and EPIC TBI staff for their unwavering support throughout the process..
