The EU-India-TTC-WG2 Ideathon calls for EU and Indian participants to bring bold and game-changing ideas to combat marine plastic litter. This initiative fosters collaboration, inviting startups, businesses, researchers, and sustainability enthusiats to develop solutions for marine plastic pollution. The co-created solutions to challenges like data management to track plastics, plastic reduction, and awareness will be pitched in a final hybrid ceremony in India. The top three India-EU teams will receive tailored advisory services and rewards to further develop their ideas.
We are excited to invite you to take part in the EU-India Ideathon on Marine Plastic Pollution, a unique international challenge launched under the EU-India Trade and Technology Council (TTC). This initiative offers an exceptional opportunity to collaborate with peers from India, co-create impactful solutions, and showcase your ideas on a global stage.
Marine plastic pollution is one of the most urgent environmental issues of our time. The Ideathon welcomes individuals and teams from across Europe’s academic and innovation ecosystems to co-create impactful solutions in one of the following areas:
Challenge 1: How can we improve methods for identifying and tracking marine plastics to enable more targeted cleanup and prevention?
Challenge 2: What effective approaches can be developed to remove plastic pollution from marine environments?
Challenge 3: How can we raise awareness about marine plastic pollution to inspire and mobilise communities and individuals toward action?
Why apply?
• Work in EU-India teams to tackle real-world challenges
• Access expert mentoring and guidance during the online phase
• Compete for awards and tailored advisory support for your solution
• If selected, present your idea at the final in-person event in India this November/ December, with all travel and accommodation costs covered
The Ideathon officially launches in September 2025. An online phase will run through October and November, offering matchmaking, mentoring, and skills workshops. The final event will take place in India in November/December 2025, where selected teams will pitch their ideas to a jury of experts.
Applications are now open until September 25th!
Apply here: https://urlr.me/nGXh8R
