The Idea Manthan – 2.0, hosted at CGC Landran by ACIC RISE Association on December 12th and 13th, 2023, marked a significant milestone in fostering innovation and entrepreneurship. Distinguished speakers and guests, including Prof. Unnat P Pandit Ji, Office Of The Controller General Of Patents, Designs And Trade Marks (Office Of The Controller General Of Patents, Designs And Trade Marks (CGPDTM), and Trade, Dr. Deepindar dhillon, Joint Director of Startup Punjab(GoP), and Sh. Satish Kumar Arora, Vice President of TiE Chandigarh, shared invaluable insights., emphasizing the critical role of intellectual property and the need for a robust innovation ecosystem, they set the tone for the event. The event received an overwhelming response, with 100 innovative ideas submitted from across India. After a rigorous evaluation, 30 teams were shortlisted, showcasing exceptional creativity and potential. The top three winning teams, ProTechTor, Rakri, and RiBioP AgroTech Pvt Ltd, were awarded cash prizes of INR 50,000, INR 30,000, and INR 20,000, respectively by Startup Punjab officials, and NS Jassal, Senior Principal Scientist at CSIO Chandigarh, were also conferred to recognize outstanding contributions to innovation and entrepreneurship. This event not only celebrated exceptional creativity but also laid the foundation for future innovation, promising to shape India’s inventive prowess and societal progress. Congratulations to all participants and winners!