PROTOSYNTH 2026

Grow Beyond the Idea.
A Hybrid Mode State Level Inter-College Hack-to-Product Buildathon.

IN ASSOCIATION WITH IEDC, GEC THRISSUR

HIGHLIGHTS

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Protosynth 2026 Poster

Smart Sustainable Solutions

Innovation requires execution. Protosynth 2026 is a high-intensity, hands-on innovation sprint designed to transform raw ideas into deployable prototypes. The teams Pitch, Ideate and Build prototypes of real-world solutions.

Focus Areas

AgroTech Biotech Healthcare Gold Tech AI & Robotics FoodTech Biomedical

Best Innovator

₹10,000

Best Visionary

₹5,000

Why Build?

  • Build real prototypes in just 30 hours.
  • Interact with industry mentors & researchers.
  • Get identified for KSUM Pre-Incubation support.
  • Interdisciplinary teams encouraged.

PROGRAM STRUCTURE

1

Bootcamp

7-8 FEB 2026 | 7PM-9PM | ONLINE

  • Idea Submission
  • Idea Presentation
  • Lean Canvas
  • Screening
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Pre-buildathon

ONLINE SESSION

  • Preliminary Design Review
  • Mentor Feedback
  • Hardware Check
3

Buildathon

11-12 FEB 2026 | MET'S MALA

  • Intensive Residential Buildathon
  • Prototype Making Workshop
  • Live Demo & Evaluation

EXPERT PANEL

Dr. Roy Francis

HOD ECE, GEC Thrissur

Dr. John Bernet Johnson

Scientist, RGCB

Mr. Dilavar Davood

Senior AI Engineer, Agentic AI

Dr. A Surendran

Senior Manager (Rtd), SIFL

Dr. Asha J

Nodal Officer IEDC, GECT

Mr. Ajeesh S

Asst. Professor, Christ Engineering

Ms. Pramitha KK

Head Operations, Futura Lab

Ms. Rekha K

Asst. Director, MSME-DFO

Dr. Madhu P C

Professor, MET'S School of Engineering

Dr. Sumi Maria Babu

Asst. Professor, Dept of Biotechnology, MET'S

STUDENT MENTORS

Mr. Amarthya Sekhar K N

IEDC Student Lead, GEC Thrissur

Mr. Nibin Bin Ubaid

IEDC Tech Lead, GEC Thrissur

Mr. Nikhil Nizam C K

IEDC Ops Lead, GEC Thrissur

Mr. Rithu Dev C P

IEDC Tech Lead, GEC Thrissur

Mr. Naveen P Suresh

S6 ECE, GEC Thrissur

Mr. Abhijith S Menon

IEDC CFO, MET'S Mala

Mr. Aswin Hari

S4 Biotech, MET'S Mala

Ms. Sulthana M B

IEDC CIO, MET'S Mala

Mr. Abhinav V S

IEDC Branding Lead, MET'S Mala

Mr. Chris Babu

IEDC Student Lead, MET'S Mala

ORGANIZING COMMITTEE

Chief Patrons

Dr. Shaju Antony Aynikkal Chairman, MET'S Group

Adv. Dr. George Kolenchery CEO, MET'S Group

Patrons

Dr. Ambikadevi Amma T Principal

Dr. Surendran A Academic Director

Mr. Renooj A Kader Administrative Director

Program Coordinators

Ms. Rekha M IEDC Nodal Officer | 9947273434

Mr. Deepak Varghese HOD Biotechnology | 9746246934

Student Coordinators

Ms. Deena Abbas

Student Lead | 7559917902

Mr. Muhammed Shahil

CCO | 7306226875

Mr. Gokul K K

CSO | 6282074500

About MET'S School of Engineering

MET'S School of Engineering stands as a beacon of technical excellence and innovation under the Mala Education Trust. Established in 2002, approved by AICTE and affiliated to APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University, the institution has spent over two decades fostering a culture of research-driven engineering. With specialized expertise in Biotechnology, CSE, AI & Data Science, Mechanical, and Civil Engineering, MET'S provides the ideal ecosystem for this State-Level Buildathon by bridging the gap between classroom theory and industrial application. MET'S serves as a premier launchpad where student ingenuity meets state-of-the-art infrastructure to solve real-world challenges.

Kuruvilassery P.O., Mala, Thrissur - 680732, Kerala, India

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Who can participate? All college students across Kerala (Engineering, Polytechnic, Medical, Arts & Science, Management).

Team Size: 2-4 Students

Fee: Phase I Free | Phase II ₹599 per team for selected teams.

Note: You are welcome to bring your own components or purchase them directly from us at cost. Specific hardware requirements will be identified during our pre-buildathon session.

OFFICIAL PARTNERS

Futura Labs
Maaya Designer Jewellery
Dr. CL
Figmark Infotek
Millennium Rubber
Artic Bath