IP SYMPOSIUM
2-Day National Symposium on World IP Day 2026
Ready, Set, Innovate
Exploring the intersection of Intellectual Property and Sports Innovation. Transform ideas into protected, impactful solutions.
About the Symposium
The sports industry is rapidly evolving through advancements in technology, data analytics, and design. However, many innovative ideas fail to reach the market due to lack of intellectual property protection and clear commercialization pathways.
This symposium is designed to bridge that gap by enabling participants to identify, develop, and protect innovations in sports and fitness. It offers a platform to learn from experts, collaborate with peers, and convert ideas into tangible intellectual property assets.
Why & Who
Why Participate
- Identify intellectual property opportunities in sports and fitness
- Learn how to convert ideas into patents, designs, and trademarks
- Understand commercialization and market pathways
- Engage with industry experts, mentors, and innovators
- Access institutional support for further development
Who Should Participate
- Students from Engineering, Design, Sports Science, and Management
- Faculty members and researchers working in related domains
- Startups in sports technology, fitness, and wearables
- Independent innovators and freelancers
- Sports professionals with innovative ideas
Focus Areas
Schedule
Day 1: Discover and Build
Registration and Reporting Breakfast (Day 1)
Assembling at Event Venues:
Kumar Vyas Hall
Inaugural Ceremony
Panel Discussion 1:
Strengthening the Sports Innovation - A Multi-Stakeholder Dialogue
Panel Discussion 2:
Sports Innovation: Founder & Ecosystem Perspectives
Lunch Break
Workshop Session 1:
Technology Scouting & Innovation Evaluation - Bhate & Ponkshe Team & MIT ADTU Faculty Team
Tea Break
Workshop Session 1:
Technology Scouting & Innovation Evaluation - Bhate & Ponkshe Team & MIT ADTU Faculty Team
Day 2: Protect and Pitch
Reporting Breakfast (Day 2)
Workshop Session 2:
Prior Art Thinking (Simplified) - Bhate & Ponkshe Team
Workshop Session 3:
IDF (Invention Disclosure) Drafting - Bhate & Ponkshe Team
Tea Break
Workshop Session 4:
Commercialization Strategy for your IPs - Bhate & Ponkshe Team
Lunch Break
IPR Scouting & Jury Evaluation
Tea Break
Valedictory
Prizes & Tracks
Best Sports Innovative IP Solution – Student
Best Sports Innovative IP Solution – Faculty
Best Sports Innovative IP Solution – Industry
Post-Symposium Opportunities
- Fast-track support for patents, designs, trademarks, and copyrights.
- Access to prototyping and laboratory facilities at MIT ADT University.
- Industry mentorship and networking opportunities.
- Consideration for incubation support.
- Access to potential funding opportunities.
Registration Fees
Students
₹500 (inclusive of all taxes)
STUDENTS OF MIT ADT UNIVERSITY ARE EXEMPTED
Faculty & Industry
₹1000 (inclusive of all taxes)
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