Journey Map
Stage 1: Ideation & Submission
Form teams of 3-5 people, brainstorm a creative solution to a problem, and submit your idea online. This is the starting block of the competition.
Stage 2:
Top 1500 Selection
Experts will review all the ideas based on creativity, innovation, and feasibility. The top 1500 teams will be selected (750 in Innovation and 750 in Entrepreneurship). All shortlisted teams and their mentors will receive recognition.
Stage 3:
The ₹1000 Challenge
Each shortlisted team gets to tackle the ₹1000 Challenge to build a prototype or a minimum viable product (MVP). Free online workshops will be provided to help you develop, market, and pitch your idea. You will then create a short video pitch and upload it to YouTube.
Stage 4:
Top 500 Selection
A jury will evaluate the video pitches to select the Top 500 teams (250 in each track). This group will include a balanced mix of junior and senior teams. Certificates will be given to all Top 500 teams, and mentors will again be recognized.
Stage 5: Grand Finale at IIT Delhi
The Top 100 teams (50 in each track) will be invited to the Grand Finale at IIT Delhi. You’ll get to showcase your solution to a panel of distinguished judges and industry leaders. The top 3 teams in both the Junior and Senior categories will win a Progress-based Incubation Grant of up to ₹100,000 to help turn their ideas into reality.