About VADODARA TOYCATHON 2025
Vadodara Toycathon 2025 is a remarkable initiative that aims at nurturing the creativity and ingenuity of students from schools and universities. The event serves as a platform for these young minds to explore their innovative potential and transform their toy ideas into tangible realities. By focusing on the rich heritage of Bharatiya civilization, history, culture, mythology, and ethos, the Vadodara Toycathon 2025 inspires participants to conceive novel toys and games that are deeply rooted in our roots.
About PIERC
Parul Innovation and Entrepreneurship Research Centre (PIERC) is a Section 8 company established in 2015 by Parul University as an incubator to provide comprehensive support and services to startups at every stage of their journey, from the idea stage to growth. PIERC operates under the Entrepreneurship Development Centre (EDC), which was founded in 2013 with the goal of fostering a culture of research, innovation, and entrepreneurship among students and faculties. The Vadodara Startup Studio, an initiative of the Entrepreneurship Development Centre, was launched in 2021. It serves as a dynamic startup incubator and accelerator, facilitating the transformation of aspiring entrepreneurs' visions into scalable startup ventures. The studio offers a range of resources, including pre-seed grant support through VC funding, government grants, and other funding opportunities. Additionally, PIERC houses a Fabrication Laboratory (Fab Lab), a state-of-the-art technical prototyping platform designed to foster learning and innovation. Equipped with advanced technology such as 3D printers, laser cutting and engraving, CNC routers, and vinyl cutters, the Fab Lab empowers students to bring their ideas to life. Recently in 2023 PIERC has expand his horizon within state by launching its 3 new units namely Rajkot Startup Studio, Ahmedabad Startup Studio and Surat Startup Studio with the aim to reach more entrepreneurs and supporting their ground breaking startups. PIERC serves as a dedicated hub for nurturing entrepreneurial spirit, providing incubation support, and fostering innovation and research among the aspirant entrepreneurs and startups. The inclusion of the Vadodara Startup Studio, Rajkot Startup Studio, Ahmedabad Startup Studio and Surat Startup Studio and the Fab Lab further strengthens the ecosystem, offering resources, funding opportunities, and a collaborative environment for aspiring entrepreneurs and innovators.
Supported By
Event Themes
Select a theme that best fits your innovative toy or game idea.
Event Categories
Your creations should be based on one of the following categories, reflecting the diversity and richness of Indian ethos.
Important Dates
Mark your calendars! Here is the timeline for the Toycathon 2025.
September 15, 2025
Registration Opens
September 30, 2025
Registration Closes
October 2-4, 2025
Phase 1: Idea Presentation
October 7-8, 2025
Grand Finale
Eligibility
Who can join the fun? Here are the eligibility criteria.
- Teams must consist of up to 4 members.
- Open to school students from 3rd standard upwards and all university students.
- Enthusiastic participation and creative ideas are highly encouraged!
Rules & Guidelines
Please read the rules carefully before registering.
Event Phases
The event has been divided into two exciting phases.
During this phase, participants from universities/colleges/schools will be given time to brainstorm their ideas and present them in-front of the jury. These presentations should align with the given themes and provide comprehensive details about various aspects of their toy concept. They should cover areas such as the toy's concept, design, materials, target audience, and the educational or developmental benefits it offers. Furthermore, participants should highlight the unique features that differentiate their toy from other products available in the market. The evaluation for the Phase II round will be based on the quality of the presentations submied by the participants.
Participants selected from Phase I will be given a dedicated 3-day timeframe to develop a functional prototype of their toy design and present it to the jury. Participants should note that they are required to prepare their models at home within the given time frame. If needed, participants can access a range of essential resources, including necessary tools, mechanical and electronic equipment, but they should use their own materials. The winners of the Toycathon will be selected based on their performance in Phase II. As a reward for their exceptional achievements, the winners will be granted enticing prizes, including cash rewards, comprehensive IPR support, and valuable incubation support to take their ideas into the market by establishing the Startup. These prizes aim to assist the winners in transforming their prototypes into successful marketable products.
Assessment Criteria
Phase - I
- Novelty of Idea
- Design of toy, games and play item
- Educational values
- Scalability & Marketability
- Social implication
Phase - II
- Quality of the prototype
- Functionality
- Material / Graphics usage
- Safety
- Commercial viability
Awards
🏅 Top teams will receive prize amounts in recognition of their outstanding ideas.
- Top teams will get Prize amount
- Incubation & Funding support to scale up startup
- Support to file IP for selected toy design
- Linkage with toy industry to scale up selected toy design
From concept to commercialization — we’re here to help your ideas grow into real-world success stories 💡.
Contact Us
Have any questions? Feel free to reach out to us.
Manish Jain - 9131445130
Kartik Ram - 9594355271
Smitha Reddy - 8121734431
Parul Innovation and Entrepreneurship Research Centre
BBA building, ground floor, Parul University
P.O. Limda, Ta. Waghodia,
Dist. Vadodara-391760, Gujarat State, India.