Roorkee, Apr 28: IIT Roorkee Hosts IDE Bootcamp 2026 (Edition 3 – Phase II) in Collaboration with AICTE, Wadhwani Foundation, and SBI Foundation. The Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, through its Technology Innovation and Development of Entrepreneurship Society (TIDES), has commenced the Innovation, Design and Entrepreneurship (IDE) Bootcamp 2026 – Edition 3 (Phase II).
The bootcamp is being conducted under the aegis of the All India Council for Technical Education, with Wadhwani Foundation as the Knowledge Partner and SBI Foundation as the Organising Partner.
The IDE Bootcamp 2026 is a flagship national initiative conducted in three phases across 30 locations, aiming to engage nearly 6,500 students from higher education institutions nationwide. Phase I (6th–10th April 2026) was successfully completed across 13 locations, while Phase II is currently underway at 13 locations, including IIT Roorkee. Phase III is scheduled from 11th to 15th May 2026.
The central theme of this edition, “Design Can Be the Greatest Change Agent for Development,” emphasises the transformative role of design thinking in solving real-world challenges. The bootcamp provides participants with a hands-on learning environment focused on problem-solving, innovation, product design, and the development of investment-ready startup pitches.
The program includes expert-led sessions, mentorship, exposure visits, and interactive workshops. Key highlights include exposure to innovation ecosystems, sessions on funding opportunities, government grants, and Intellectual Property Rights (IPR), as well as a final pitching session on Day 5.
Addressing the participants, Mr. Azam Ali Khan, CEO, TIDES IIT Roorkee, emphasised the importance of fostering innovation ecosystems within academic institutions and of encouraging students to translate ideas into impactful solutions aligned with national priorities.
Prof. K. K. Pant, Director, IIT Roorkee, highlighted the institute’s commitment to nurturing innovation and entrepreneurship, noting that such initiatives empower students to become job creators and contribute meaningfully to the startup ecosystem.
Gopakumar Vishwanathan from the Wadhwani Foundation and Mohammad Mustkeem from the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) also participated in the bootcamp as expert speakers.
The event concluded with a vote of thanks by Prof. Sai Ramudu Meka, IIT Roorkee, who appreciated the collaborative efforts of AICTE, partner organisations, mentors, and participants in making the bootcamp a success.
Launched in 2023 by the Hon’ble Minister of Education, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, and envisioned by the Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, the IDE Bootcamp continues to play a significant role in strengthening India’s innovation and startup ecosystem by empowering young minds.
