What is IC?

For the next generation
of Indian innovators

Innovation Challenge is a national-level student innovation program. Students from Class 8–12 solve real-world problems using AI and technology. Completely free, open to all states.

Submit Your Idea
Register your project under any of 9 challenge themes. No prior experience needed — just a real problem and a genuine solution.
Get Mentored
Receive guidance from industry professionals who will help you refine your idea into a working prototype.
Compete Nationally
Win at the regional level and advance to the national finals — competing against the best young minds across India.
Win Recognition
Winners receive certificates, prizes, and the chance to be covered by national media for their innovation.

Meet the team that won Innovation Challenge 2025

Competition Format — 2 Stages
Stage 1
Online Round
Submit your project idea and presentation online. Our panel reviews every entry and shortlists the strongest ideas. Shortlisted students are contacted directly via WhatsApp.
Online — from anywhere in India
Stage 2
Offline Finals in Punjab
Shortlisted teams travel to the national finals to physically showcase their idea to judges, compete against top innovators from across India, and win prizes & recognition.
Punjab — venue to be shared soon
How it works
1
Register & submit your idea
Fill in your details and describe your project. Upload your school ID. You have until July 1, 2026 to add a presentation — our team will reach out via WhatsApp.
2
We forward your entry to IC
As student ambassadors we review submissions and forward them to the IC organizing team.
S1
Stage 1 — Online Review & Shortlisting
Your presentation is reviewed by IC judges online. Shortlisted teams are notified via WhatsApp and receive mentorship sessions to prepare for the finals.
S2
Stage 2 — Offline Finals in Punjab
Shortlisted teams come to the offline finals to showcase their idea in person, compete at the national level, and win prizes, certificates & media coverage.

Ready to participate?

Registration is free and open to all students from Class 8–12 across India.

Register Now → Explore Themes