A 30-Hour National Level Designathon by NMIT, Bangalore Department of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
What is SparkLab?
SparkLab is where creativity meets innovation in a high-energy, 30-hour design marathon. We bring together the brightest minds to tackle real-world challenges, pushing the boundaries of design and technology.
Tackle intriguing design problems and create user-centric solutions that make a real impact.
Bring your ideas to life by building functional prototypes and demos with cutting-edge tools.
Work with talented peers and connect with industry mentors who can guide your journey.
Event Timeline
Follow the 30-hour journey of creation and innovation.
Day 1, 08:00 AM
Participants check in, receive their badges, and get settled in.
Day 1, 09:00 AM
Welcome address and official start of the designathon.
Day 1, 10:00 AM
Exciting themes are unveiled to spark creativity and designathon begins.
Day 1, 01:00 PM
Time to refuel and network with fellow participants.
Day 1, 07:00 PM
A well-deserved dinner break.
Day 2, 01:00 AM
Snacks to keep the energy up during the late hours.
Day 2, 08:00 AM
Grab breakfast and start the final sprint towards the finish line.
Day 2, 12:30 PM
Final project submissions are due.
Day 2, 01:00 PM
Teams present their final projects to the judges and audience.
Day 2, 03:00 PM
Announcement of winners and closing remarks.
Day 1, 08:00 AM
Participants check in, receive their badges, and get settled in.
Day 1, 09:00 AM
Welcome address and official start of the designathon.
Day 1, 10:00 AM
Exciting themes are unveiled to spark creativity and designathon begins.
Day 1, 01:00 PM
Time to refuel and network with fellow participants.
Day 1, 07:00 PM
A well-deserved dinner break.
Day 2, 01:00 AM
Snacks to keep the energy up during the late hours.
Day 2, 08:00 AM
Grab breakfast and start the final sprint towards the finish line.
Day 2, 12:30 PM
Final project submissions are due.
Day 2, 01:00 PM
Teams present their final projects to the judges and audience.
Day 2, 03:00 PM
Announcement of winners and closing remarks.
Prizes & Recognition
Compete for exciting prizes and recognition. We celebrate innovation, creativity, and excellence across multiple categories.
Excellence deserves recognition - outstanding performance rewarded
The ultimate winner takes it all - glory, recognition, and the biggest reward
Bronze brilliance shines bright - creativity and innovation celebrated
Special Recognition Awards
Empowering innovation and celebrating diversity in tech
Breakthrough thinking and creative problem-solving
Loved by the community and audience favorite
Outstanding contribution and exceptional effort
Advisory Committee
Distinguished faculty members and academic leaders guiding SparkLab with their expertise and vision.
Dr. Piyush Kumar Pareek
Convener & Head of Department (AIML)
Dr. Sumana Sinha
Associate Professor (ISE), ISTE Co-ordinator, NMIT Chapter
Prof. Madhura G K
Professor & Faculty Coordinator (AIML)
Dr. Lakshmana
Head of Department (AI&DS)
Meet the Jury
Industry experts and thought leaders who will evaluate and guide the next generation of innovators.
Shilpa Kotian
Senior UI/UX Designer
Tata Elxsi
Jury Panelist
Sunil Kumar V
Assistant Professor
NMIT, Dept. of AI&ML
Internal Jury Member
Harish Kumar S
Service Now Architect
Hexaware Technologies
Internal Jury Member
Sowmya A
Associate Director, Consulting, Kyndryl
Currently working with Kyndryl
Internal Jury Member
Meet the Team
The brilliant minds behind SparkLab - bringing together experience, passion, and innovation to create an unforgettable event.
Executive Team
Srivathsa S Murthy
President, Diseño Divino & Event Head
Rohith Vishwanath
Secretary, Diseño Divino & Event Lead Organizer
Sriram P S
Treasurer, Diseño Divino & Finance Head
Organizers
Anirudha Acharya
Sponsorship Lead
Kalattur Somesh
Operations Lead & Event Lead Coordinator
Wilfred D'Souza
Technical Lead
Aasiya Shariff
Social Media Lead
Sahil Yadav
Marketing Lead
Vibhas Reddy
Design Lead
Prarthana T Raj
Operations & Logistics Coordinator
Badarinarayana
Hospitality Head
Yogesh Kumar Singh
Event Coordinator
Diya Sharma
Event Coordinator
In Collaboration With
We're grateful to our amazing sponsors who make SparkLab possible. Their support enables us to create an extraordinary experience for all participants.
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Get in Touch
Have questions about SparkLab? Need assistance with registration? We're here to help you every step of the way.
Contact Information
diseno.divino@nmit.ac.in
disenodivino.nmit@gmail.com
Get in touch for any queries or assistance
+91 9538996039
+91 9880742348
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Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology, NDU
Bangalore, Karnataka - 560064
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Important Details
Oct 24-25, 2025
30-hour intensive designathon
Oct 15, 2025
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