Showing posts with label innovation challenge. Show all posts
Showing posts with label innovation challenge. Show all posts

Zero Prize 2026 – ₹5 Crore Environmental Innovation Challenge

Are you working on an innovative solution to tackle air, water or land pollution? The Zero Prize is a national environmental innovation challenge that aims to identify and reward solutions that can create measurable and independently verified improvements in India's environment.

The challenge has a total prize pool of ₹5 crore and is open to innovators, startups, researchers, civic organisations, youth groups, school and college teams, and other India-based teams capable of delivering measurable environmental impact.

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HMEL QUEST 2026 – National Innovation Challenge

Are you a college student with an innovative idea in energy, sustainability, chemicals, technology or emerging areas? QUEST 2026, organised by HPCL-Mittal Energy Limited (HMEL), invites students to propose original and practical solutions to real-world challenges.

The competition is designed for students to think beyond the classroom and develop ideas with potential applications in industry and society.

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Kreativity League 2026 – Kreativity Show Jr. for Grades 6–8

Working Prototype Innovation Challenge: Turn Ideas into Real Solutions

Do you enjoy solving problems and creating innovative solutions? Kreativity League 2026 presents Kreativity Show Jr., an exciting innovation challenge for students of Grades 6 to 8.



This competition encourages young innovators to identify real-world challenges, build working prototypes, and present practical solutions that can make a meaningful impact on society. Whether your interest lies in healthcare, agriculture, or smart cities, this is your opportunity to transform creative ideas into functional innovations.


๐ŸŽญ What is Kreativity Show Jr.?

Kreativity Show Jr. is a structured innovation challenge where students:

  • Identify real-life problems
  • Research possible solutions
  • Design and build a working prototype
  • Demonstrate their innovation before an expert jury

The competition focuses on creative thinking, responsible innovation, practical implementation, and scalable impact.


๐Ÿ‘ฅ Who Can Participate?

  • Grades: 6–8
  • Team Size: Maximum 3 students per team

๐Ÿš€ Competition Journey

The competition progresses through four exciting stages:

๐Ÿ‘จ‍๐Ÿซ Mentoring

Receive guidance from expert mentors to refine your ideas and prototype.

๐Ÿง  Ideation

Brainstorm, research, and develop an innovative solution to a real-world problem.

๐Ÿ† Zonal Competition

Present your project and prototype before the zonal jury.

๐ŸŒŸ National Finale

The top 20% of teams from each zone will qualify for the Grand Finale.


๐Ÿ’ก Themes / Problem Statements

Teams must select one of the following themes for their project.

๐Ÿฅ 1. Health Care

Design a solution that improves healthcare through innovation.

Possible focus areas include:

  • Preventive healthcare
  • Medical accessibility
  • Patient monitoring
  • Emergency response
  • Hygiene and sanitation
  • Mental health awareness
  • Nutrition
  • Health data tracking

๐ŸŒพ 2. Agriculture

Develop an innovative solution that supports farmers and sustainable agriculture.

Ideas may focus on:

  • Improving crop productivity
  • Efficient use of water and resources
  • Climate resilience
  • Soil monitoring
  • Crop health
  • Storage and preservation
  • Supply chain transparency
  • Farmer decision-making

๐Ÿ™ 3. Smart Infrastructure

Create a solution that makes cities and public infrastructure safer, smarter, and more sustainable.

Projects may address:

  • Resource management
  • Traffic management
  • Public lighting
  • Waste management
  • Accessibility
  • Public safety
  • Emergency response
  • Sustainable infrastructure

๐Ÿ“‹ What Do Participants Need to Submit?

Each team must complete the following requirements:

  • ✔ Select one theme
  • ✔ Develop a functional working prototype
  • ✔ Submit a 300–500 word project synopsis in PDF format (Round 1)
  • ✔ Prepare a presentation video (maximum 7 minutes)

The presentation video should clearly include:

  • Problem statement
  • Concept explanation
  • Research background
  • Prototype demonstration
  • Expected impact of the solution

๐ŸŽฏ Skills You'll Develop

Participating in Kreativity Show Jr. helps students develop valuable future-ready skills, including:

  • ๐Ÿง  Problem Solving & Critical Thinking
  • ๐Ÿ”ฌ STE(A)M & Computational Thinking
  • ๐Ÿ’ก Innovation & Practical Implementation
  • ๐ŸŽค Communication & Presentation Skills
  • ๐Ÿค Teamwork & Collaboration
  • ๐Ÿ“š Research & Design Thinking

๐ŸŒŸ Why Participate?

Kreativity Show Jr. offers students an excellent opportunity to experience the complete innovation journey—from identifying a real-world problem to designing and demonstrating a practical solution.

The competition encourages curiosity, creativity, and teamwork while helping students understand how technology and innovation can improve people's lives. Participants gain valuable experience in research, prototype development, and presenting their ideas confidently before experts.

Whether your innovation aims to improve healthcare, support farmers, or create smarter communities, Kreativity Show Jr. provides the perfect platform to showcase your creativity and make a positive impact.

Observe. Innovate. Build. Present.



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Asian Paints Alchemy 2025: Igniting Innovation in Coatings and Material Science

Asian Paints Alchemy 2025 is back—bigger, bolder, and more inspiring than ever. A pioneering global platform in the Coatings and Material Science domain, Alchemy brings together brilliant minds from industry, academia, and research to shape the future of innovation. This initiative by Asian Paints aims to fuel scientific creativity, promote collaboration, and nurture the next generation of leaders in material and surface science.

What is Asian Paints Alchemy?

Asian Paints Alchemy is a flagship global initiative designed to bridge the gap between research, academia, and industry in the coatings and material science ecosystem. It provides budding scientists, researchers, and professionals with an opportunity to work on real-world challenges, guided by leading experts from Asian Paints’ Research & Technology (R&T) Centre.

Participants will get the chance to interact with top scientists, present their innovative ideas, and compete for prestigious rewards including PhD sponsorships, internships, and cash prizes.

Who Can Participate?

The competition is open to candidates from India and abroad who meet the following eligibility criteria:

  • B.Tech or M.Tech in Paint or Polymer Technology

  • M.Sc. in Chemistry

  • PhD students currently pursuing research in Chemistry

  • Working professionals in the coatings industry

Structure of the Competition

1. Registration

Participants can register individually or in teams of two by 31st December 2025, 11:59 PM IST.
Ensure all information is accurate and eligibility criteria are met before submission.

2. Alchemy Virtual Conclave and Case Study Launch

Participants will attend an interactive virtual conclave featuring lectures and discussions with eminent scientists and leaders from Asian Paints.
The case study problem statements will be launched during this session, followed by a Q&A round to clarify participant queries.

3. Submission Phase – I

  • Participants/teams must submit a 3–10 slide PPT summary of their proposed solution.

  • The first slide should include participant/team names; subsequent slides should detail the analysis and deliverables.

  • Any supporting files should be embedded in the PPT.

  • Naming Convention: CampusName_YourName or OrganizationName_YourName.

4. Submission Phase – II

Shortlisted teams will refine their proposals based on feedback from Asian Paints mentors.

  • Submissions must include a 10-slide PPT summarizing the improved solution.

  • The first slide should carry the team name, followed by the detailed analysis and proposed deliverables.

  • Supporting materials (e.g., Excel sheets) must be embedded.

5. Alchemy Grand Finale

Finalist teams will present their case before an esteemed jury panel at the Grand Finale.

Rewards and Opportunities

Asian Paints Alchemy 2025 offers participants the chance to win prestigious academic and professional rewards:

  • PhD Sponsorships: Up to USD 6,000 or INR 5 lakhs (academic fees covered for current PhD students, T&C apply).

  • Cash Rewards: Up to INR 1 lakh or USD 1,200.

  • Internships: Exclusive opportunities at the Asian Paints R&T Centre.

Finalists will be selected from all categories—B.Tech, M.Tech/M.Sc., PhD, and working professionals.

Campus Ambassador Program

Students who wish to go a step further can join as Campus Ambassadors for Asian Paints Alchemy 2025. Ambassadors will lead awareness drives, promote registrations, and represent Alchemy on their campuses.

Ambassadors stand to gain:

  • Exclusive merchandise and prizes

  • Internship opportunities with Asian Paints

  • A chance to develop leadership and communication skills

Note: Participation as a Campus Ambassador is optional and does not affect competition eligibility.

Important Dates

Registration Deadline: 31 December 2025, 11:59 PM IST







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ATL Marathon 2023 – Research, Ideate, Innovate, Implement-

ATL Marathon 2023-24 is a national-level innovation challenge spearheaded by Atal Innovation Mission, NITI Aayog, in partnership with the Ministry of Education, UNICEF, and other stakeholders. This competition is aimed at young innovators who can address community issues and create working prototypes of innovative solutions. In the last edition of the Marathon, over 12,000 innovations were witnessed, with the top 400 teams securing internship opportunities with reputed companies in India, as well as prizes and certificates from AIM and NITI Aayog.

The theme for this year's ATL Marathon is "India's 75th Republic Day" As we celebrate this significant milestone in our nation's history, we have crafted problem statements that resonate with the spirit of our republic. The problem statements are designed to inspire students to explore innovative solutions that uphold the values and principles of our democratic republic.


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Bright Spark Invention Challenge 2023

CALLING ALL STUDENT INVENTORS!
The Bright Spark Fall 2023 Invention Challenge is coming up for rising 4th through 12th grades students (ages 9-18). The program will be conducted virtually, and it is free to participate.

For this challenge we are asking the question, “How might we help the people in communities affected by natural disasters recover emotionally and physically?”

Create a 90-second pitch video that demonstrates or explains your product, service, or technology that helps people recover from natural disasters. Review the Design Brief here for full details.

Register by midnight EST on September 27, 2023.


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Global Refugee Challenge

Every minute 20 people leave everything behind to escape war, persecution or terror.

The Social Shifters x Amazon Global Refugee Challenge is designed to enable young people (18-30 years) to explore, start and grow ideas that will help tackle the global refugee crisis.

A cash award of $10,000 will be given to the best idea and our 100% FREE digital incubator program will be available to all eligible applicants, worldwide. The awards will support the winners in further developing & investing in their ideas.



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Accenture Innovation Challenge 2022

The Accenture Innovation Challenge is back with a bang! Get ready to Innovate your way to 360° value. Does your innovation have the power to tackle some of the world’s most pressing problems, redefine a business, or create a greener tomorrow?

The Accenture Innovation Challenge is here again and, we are looking for the brightest innovators with a passion to create a meaningful change. At Accenture, we believe in the power of human ingenuity and technology coming together to create value – for our clients, business, and communities. This year’s theme ‘Innovate for 360° Value’ is based on this unique approach to unlock new opportunities and exciting rewards for young talent like you.
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Tata Imagination Challenge 2022



Do you have an idea that inspires you? One that you strongly believe in? Can your imagination spark change? Then, the Tata Imagination Challenge 2022 is for you

Tata Imagination Challenge 2022 invites college students across India and Tata employees anywhere in the world to share with us an idea that can make a difference. 
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Planetarium Innovation Challenge



Planetariums in metros and other big cities attract a large number of students and provide first exposure to learn more about Space. There have been efforts made to increase the availability of Planetariums in smaller cities and even in rural areas. Worldwide, efforts have been made for integrating Augmented Reality (A.R.), Virtual Reality (V.R.) and Merged Reality (M.R.) technologies into Planetariums. Mobile Planetariums have also become popular and provide an opportunity for people in rural areas to get experience of a planetarium. Several Indian start-ups and tech firms have the potential to build such AR/VR/MR solutions as also provide mobile planetarium solutions. With an objective to recognize the best such Indian solutions, MyGov under Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), the Government of India, invites applications from Indian Startups and tech entrepreneurs for an Innovation Challenge to develop state-of-the-art technology for our Planetariums. Selected solutions will not only be given cash rewards but also an opportunity to deploy them in various cities and rural areas by getting them listed on the GeM portal
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Welspun Group Disruptor - Innovation Challenge


Welspun Group is one of India’s fastest-growing global conglomerates with businesses in Line Pipes, Home Textiles, Infrastructure, Steel, Advanced Textiles, and Flooring solutions. Today, the inclusion of Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG) into businesses worldwide is more than ever. Stakeholders are engaging with organizations attentive towards environmental sustainability, social responsibility, and good governance. Investors are also analyzing a company’s sustainable ESG execution plan before putting their money in it. 

Amidst this, Welspun Group endeavors to bring together young talent with innovative and disruptive ideas of incorporating sustainable ESG solutions into the business. Welspun Group strongly believes in achieving sustainable growth and is looking for young leaders who envisage creating a similar, better future with their game-changing business ideas that transform the industry by innovation. 

So, do you have a new-age idea that will complement the Welspun Group to become environmentally sustainable, digitally agile, contribute to the society and governance structure that helps us become a part of the circular economy?
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ALEXA PRIZE SOCIALBOT GRAND CHALLENGE 4



The Alexa Prize is a global competition for university students dedicated to accelerating the field of conversational AI.
The way humans interact with machines is at an inflection point and conversational artificial intelligence (AI) is at the center of the transformation.
Alexa, the voice service that powers Amazon Echo, enables customers to interact with the world around them in a more intuitive way using only their voice.

The Alexa Prize Socialbot Grand Challenge is a competition for university students dedicated to accelerating the field of conversational AI. The competition is focused on creating a socialbot, an Alexa skill that converses coherently and engagingly with humans on popular topics and news events. Participating teams will advance several areas of conversational AI including knowledge acquisition, natural language understanding, natural language generation, context modeling, commonsense reasoning and dialog planning. Through the innovative work of students, Alexa customers will have novel, engaging conversations. And, the immediate feedback from Alexa customers will help students improve their algorithms much faster than previously possible.
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