Road Safety Ideathon 2026
January 31
As part of Road Safety Month 2026, the Road Safety Ideathon is being organised to encourage citizen-led thinking on civic responsibility and safer road behaviour. The Ideathon focuses on promoting defensive driving and riding practices, mutual respect among road users, and shared accountability for road safety.
The event is organised by the Centre of Excellence for Road Safety (CoERS), IIT Madras, under the aegis of the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH).
Registration Link
Please click the link below to register: https://unstop.com/competitions/road-safety-ideathon-iit-madras-1617928
Theme / Focus Area
How can defensive driving and riding habits be effectively encouraged and reinforced among road users to reduce risky behaviour in everyday traffic situations?
This is a non-technical ideation challenge. No engineering or technological solution is required.
Who Can Participate?
- Open to all citizens
- Students, professionals, educators, civil society members, and everyday road users
- No technical or professional qualifications required
Participation Format
- Individual participation only
- One idea per participant
Submission Requirements
Participants must submit:
- One presentation (PPT)
- Maximum 8 slides
- The presentation should clearly explain the idea using a structured and logical approach
- No prototype, demonstration, or proof of concept is required
Rules and Conditions
- Ideas must be original and not previously awarded or funded
- Plagiarism will lead to immediate disqualification
- Each participant may submit only one entry
- Submissions that do not follow the prescribed format may be rejected
Important Dates
- Entries open: Ongoing
- Last date for submission: 31 January 2026
Recognition
The most impactful and relevant ideas will be recognised and awarded.
Select submissions may also inform future road safety awareness initiatives and behavioural interventions led by CoERS and partner institutions.
Data Protection and Rights
By participating, individuals grant CoERS, IIT Madras, and associated authorities a non- exclusive, royalty-free right to use submitted materials for non-commercial purposes, including official websites, social media platforms, reports, and printed publications.
Participants may be required to provide valid proof of identity and eligibility upon request.
The organisers reserve the right to verify submissions, modify timelines if necessary, and disqualify entries that violate competition rules.
The decision of the organisers shall be final and binding.
Registration Link
Please click the link below to register:
https://unstop.com/competitions/road-safety-ideathon-iit-madras-1617928