Idea Themes: Purane Khel – Digital Avatar

The Entrepreneurship Promotion and Incubation Council (EPIC) is committed to nurturing innovators, entrepreneurs, and startups. In line with this mission, EPIC TBI has collaborated with various regional institutions to foster the entrepreneurial ecosystem.

The centre in collaboration with Ambala College of Engineering and Applied Research conducted Idea Exploration 2.0 to foster Creativity and Innovation among students. The registration received from 15 teams for the ACE-EPIC Idea Exploration 2.0, 2024. The first stage screening of the ideas was conducted on 26th March 2024. The final presentation of 11 valid ideas was conducted on 28th March 2024. The teams presented in PPT format and provided constructed feedback by the evaluation team for the presentations. The teams came up with an innovative idea/ solution for the digitalization of the traditional games with learning and benefit to the user.

The teams presented on 28th March 2024 are as follows:

Team Name	Name and Detail of Innovators	Name of University/ Institute/ College and Place	The traditional game team trying to play	The technology and development Need	Key speciality of the traditional game trying to digitalize
Vedic Innovators	Rish, Srishti	ACE	“Pachisi”	Developing a mobile application for both Android and iOS platforms, So there’s a requirement for High End Graphic Card Supporting CPU and Subscription of Some Software which is used in Game Development	Combining the fun and excitement of the classic board game with the educational aspects of Vedic mathematics to enhance cognitive skills and numerical abilities
Team Paradox	Sarvpreet Singh, Jagdeep, Nitin, Taranpreet Singh	ACE	Pakdam Pakdai, Kancha, Luka Chuppi	VR, Graphics, Multiplayer etc	Real Life VR Experience and Enhanced Enjoyment
Hide & Seek Innovators	Jatin, Badal Rana	ACE	Hide and seek	Unity and c#	Transforming “Chhupan Chhupai” into a digital format, we’re preserving its nostalgic charm while enhancing it with modern features like online multiplayer, dynamic environments, and customizable gameplay
Rubusta trio	Veena, Pooja Dhiman, Mehak	ACE	Kanche,stapoo	Python language
The Aptituder – Chupan Chupayi	Nitish, Harshit	ACE	Chupan chupayi	Aptitude Questions and python language for creating the application	We are digitalise the traditional game in the form of preparation for aptitude test
OLD IS GOLD	Varun Kumar, Alok Kumar	ACE	Pithu Garam	Unity(Game engine), Java/C#/Python(for coding), Blender( Animation tool)	Team work, Agility and Strategy among players
Legacy Keeper	Isha Bhatia	ACE	Chaupar	Kotlin for Android development, Swift for iOS app development, Unity (game development engine).	Strategy and planning, patience and persistence, cultural and historical awareness
Ice-Splash	Badal Rana, Jatin	ACE	Barf Paani	Unreal	Barf Paani game being digitalized is its blend of physical activity, strategy, and social interaction
Rolling Rhythm	Prachi	ACE	Hoop Trundling	Mixed Reality	Improves focus Increases happiness levels Boosts strength Improves blood circulation
OLD SKOOL	Aditya Sharma, Abhishek Tarn, Aryan Sharma	ACE	Various Outdoor games	Unity	Outdoor Activity
TEAM NEXUS	Asmit Sharma, Rajat Sharma	KUK/JMIETI Radaur	Chirri Udd	HTML, CSS and JavaScript	Puzzle game which emphasize learning

Some of the Pictures of the event:

ACE-EPIC Idea Exploration 2.0, 2024, Idea Evaluation experts:

From Left to Right: Dr. Vijay Anand, ECE; Prof. Rajwinder Kaur, HOD,; Prof. Seema Rani, HOD

The innovator teams on 28th March 2024 during final presentation adjudged winner, first runner up and Second runner up as follows:

Position	Team Name	Innovators Name	University/ Institute
Winner	OLD SKOOL	Aditya Sharma, Abhishek Tarn, Aryan Sharma	ACE
First Runner up	Hide & Seek Innovators  and Rolling Rhythm	Jatin, Badal Rana and Prachi	ACE
Second Runner up	Team Paradox and TEAM NEXUS	Sarvpreet Singh, Jagdeep, Nitin, Taranpreet Singh and Asmit Sharma, Rajat Sharma	ACE

We express our sincere gratitude to our esteemed patrons, Sh. Nalini Kant, Dr. Ashawant Gupta, Sh. Rajni Kant, Sh. Rama Kant, Sh. Ashwani Goel, Sh. Sharat Gupta, Sh. Naresh Gupta, and Sh. Shubhash Bansal, for their invaluable guidance and support in successfully hosting the ACE-EPIC Idea Exploration 2.0, 2024. Additionally, we extend our heartfelt appreciation to Dr. Kamal Kumar, Principal of ACE College, for granting students the opportunity to participate in the event, as well as to the management and EPIC TBI staff for their unwavering support throughout the process..