Domain 01 //
Industrial Equipment
"Smarter Farms. Greener Futures."
Design an autonomous electric precision farming ecosystem that empowers Indian agriculture with AI, clean energy, and sustainable mechanization.
Problem statement from:
The Future Has Four Engineering Challenges.
Which OneAre yousolving?
Anchor Companies
Knowledge Partner
SYS · IDC26● LIVE
Mission Statement
Engineering Excellence.
Forged by Challenge.
Four stages, one Grand Finale,
Run on the 3DEXPERIENCE Platform.
Categories
04
Domains
Stages
04
Rounds
3DEXPERIENCE Training
24h
Complimentary
Grand Finale
23.01.27
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01 · Context
Welcome to
CADD Centre
IDC 2026
At the CADD Centre Group, our mission is to make India the Design and Innovation Capital of the world!
With technology and industry disrupting at such a rapid pace, Enterprises small, medium and large demand “future-ready” talent with the “right competence” at the right place at the right time.
So, what defines “future-readiness”, and “right competence” that Enterprises are looking for?
- First Principles Thinking - Questioning the status quo and building up from fundamentals
- Problem Prevention - Anticipating things that could go wrong, before they do
- Multi-Disciplinary Competence - Multi-Domain Expertise across Engineering & Technology
- Use Latest High-Tech - 3DEXPERIENCE with AI and AR/VR/MR/XR to Design and Innovate
IDC 2026 is CADD Centre's answer to Enterprises’ needs.
In partnership with Dassault Systèmes, IDC 2026 provides a platform for students to learn and apply all 4 drivers of Future-readiness and Competence in a gamified, competitive environment!
Four stages, one Grand Finale, and complimentary training (otherwise worth Rs. 1,00,000) before every round, on the 3DEXPERIENCE Platform that is adopted by 10,000+ Enterprises in India.
Fig. 01 · 3DEXPERIENCE Platform
02 · Categories
Pick Your
Battlefield.
Love cracking tough challenges? Consider this an invitation!
Domain 02 //
New Energy for Data Centres
"Powering Data Centers. Sustainably Forever."
Design a Smart Hydrogen fuel cell powered electric generation system in-aligment with BESS guidelines for Data Centres.
Problem statement from:
Domain 03 //
eVTOL*/Drones
orand"Above Every Barrier."
Design a high-altitude next generation electric aircraft system which can be used for critical life saving and transportation operations.
Problem statement from:
*(Electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing)
Domain 04 //
Last-Mile Mobility
orand"Every Journey. Seamless Connection."
Design an AI-powered, zero-emission mobility ecosystem that bridges the gap between public transport and every destination.
Problem statement from:
03 · The Path
Four Stages.
One Grand Finale.
Every round raises the stakes. Every challenge brings you closer to engineering history.
R1
Round 01
Foundation - Online Assessment
This is where your engineering foundation is put to the test. An online assessment evaluates your knowledge of engineering fundamentals, design and manufacturing concepts, and problem-solving before you earn your place among the qualifiers.
Assessment: Online MCQ Examination
Duration
07 Sept – 11 Oct 2026
Results
12 Oct 2026
R2
Round 02
Ideation, Design & Modelling
Move beyond concepts to creation. Take on a real-world design challenge from the industry, conceptualise your approach, and transform it into an innovative digital design model using the 3DEXPERIENCE Platform.
Assessment: Model Setup & Simulation | Validation & Justification | Final Presentation
Perk:
→ Complimentary 3DEXPERIENCE Modelling training Worth ₹50,000
→ 3DEXPERIENCE Platform Access
→ Complimentary SOLIDWORKS Design Associate (CSWA) Certification exam voucher worth $100
Duration
14 Oct – 16 Nov 2026
Results
28 Nov 2026
R3
Round 03
Analysis, Simulation & Feasibility
Can your design survive the real world? The strongest ideas are the ones that stand up to scrutiny. Test your design under realistic operating conditions and demonstrate its readiness for industry.
Assessment: Model Setup & Simulation | Validation & Justification | Final Presentation
Perk:
→ Complimentary 3DEXPERIENCE Simulation training Worth ₹50,000
→ 3DEXPERIENCE Platform Access
Duration
30 Nov – 31 Dec 2026
Results
09 Jan 2027
GF
Round 04
Live Presentation with AR/VR
Compete with the nation's top teams in the ultimate engineering showdown. Present your design, simulations, and technical solution using AR/VR before a distinguished jury of industry leaders.
Assessment: Ideation | Design Modeling | Simulation | Feasibility | Demo with AR/VR
Duration
23 January 2027
Event
Grand Finale
Evaluation Innovation, engineering excellence, simulation validation, technical competence, and real-world problem-solving.
Exclusive Benefit 1 day bootcamp training at CADD Centre HQ, Chennai on our IDEATM Framework.
Learn to convert and present your design and simulations in AR/VR ahead of the Grande Finale!
04 · Eligibility
Who Can
Participate?
UG & PG Students from following streams
Mechanical
Automotive
Aeronautical
Mechatronics
Industrial Design
Product Design
05 · Rewards
Prize Pool
Per Category
Four challenges. Four independent winners. Cash rewards are awarded per category — every domain crowns its own champion.
01 //
Winner
₹50,000
+
Trophy & Certificate
Per Category
★ Top02 //
Runner Up 01
₹25,000
+
Trophy & Certificate
Per Category
03 //
Runner Up 02
₹15,000
+
Trophy & Certificate
Per Category
04 //
All Participants
Certificate
Of Participation
04 Categories · 04 Winners · Prizes awarded per category
06 · Why Participate
FIVE REASONS
TO COMPETE
01 //
Industry-Driven Learning
Solve challenges built from real industrial need, not textbook fiction.
02 //
Hands-on Training
Structured training on Dassault Systèmes' 3DEXPERIENCE Platform before every technical round, through CADD Centre's LMS.
03 //
A Portfolio That Speaks
Leave with concept designs, CAD models, engineering drawings, simulation reports, and documentation that do the talking in an interview room.
04 //
Career Opportunities
Get noticed by top global and Indian MNCs. Get trained on industry-relevant competence and 3DEXPERIENCE. The kind of competence Enterprises crave for!
05 //
Networking
Mentorship from experts from Industry, Dassault Systemes and CADD Centre across India
MISSION //IDC · 2026
Make India the design & innovation capital of the world.
✦
07 · Mentors
Learn From
Industry Experts.
Get guidance and insights from experienced professionals who bring real-world engineering and design expertise.
01 // Program Director,
CADD Centre IDC 2026
CADD Centre IDC 2026
Maj. Gen. Indrabalan
Founder & MD VDUT-AI
Military Technology Adviser: Amber Wings, Qmax, HCL Tech
Independent Director: Millworks Technologies, Unifi MF
A Kargil War veteran a UN Misson MILOB and sailed the high seas without a GPS, the officer in his new avatar supports development and deployment of dual use technologies in drones, intellgent machines and autonmous systems.
02 // Mentor,
CADD Centre IDC 2026
CADD Centre IDC 2026
Prof. Satya Chakravarthy
Founder, The ePlane Company
Prof. Aerospace Engineering IIT Madras Co-Founder - AgniKul Cosmos, GalaxEye
Founder and Head of the National Centre for Combustion Research and Development (NCCRD) at IIT Madras
Passionate about deep tech entrepreneurship to democratise technology and usher in an era of 'defrastructure' -- a notion that challenges the need for large infrastructure for economic emergence with an alternative based on exponential technologies, and fosters sustainable development.
08 · Register
Accept the
Challenge.
Choose how you'd like to participate, either individually or as part of a team. Your mobile number will be verified via OTP before your registration is accepted.
09 · Join IDC 2026
The only variable
left is who
shows up.
Real engineering challenges. Futuristic technologies.
Global engineering challenges.
Registrations Open · 01 September 2026