The first phase, which commenced on November 25, 2023, required students to submit a poster and a brief outlining their ideas, previously unrecognised. A jury evaluated these entries, shortlisting 200 students (50 from each zone) for the second phase.
During the second phase, the shortlisted students presented a video of their prototype project along with a Project Display Board. The jury narrowed down the entries to the top 25 ideas, which will be considered for research study, incubation, or startup opportunities.
The Grand Finale, slated to be an offline event in New Delhi, will showcase the Top 10 ideas (individuals or group entries) as selected by the jury. Certificates and incentives will be awarded to all 10 finalists and the 200 zonal winners.
