InnovateX '26

InnovateX '26 is the ultimate battleground for aspiring minds to showcase their technical prowess. We are looking for disruptive solutions in the field of Open Innovation—meaning you are free to solve any real-world problem using technology.

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The Process:

1. Register for Free: Submit your idea. We are accepting only the first 1000 registrations.

2. Get Shortlisted: Our jury will select the top 200 Teams (plus 50 standby) based on the idea's potential.

3. Confirm & Compete: Only shortlisted teams pay a nominal commitment fee to enter the Grand Finale.

Why Participate?

• ₹60,000 Cash Prize Pool.

• Get certified by console.success.

• Compete with the top 20% of talent, filtered strictly by merit.

Round 1: Idea Submission (Screening Phase)

• Mode: Online

• Fee: FREE

• Description: Submit a brief PPT (5-7 slides) or PDF describing your problem statement and proposed solution (No Specific format for ppt). Focus more on business model canvas.

• Shortlisting: Top 200 teams will be selected to move to the next round.

• Deadline: 02 Feb 2026

Round 2: Slot Confirmation & Fee Payment

• Mode: Online (Administrative Round)

• Eligibility: Restricted to Shortlisted Candidates only.

• Description: Congratulations! If you reached this stage, your idea has been selected. To confirm your seat for the Grand Finale, you must pay the Finalist Registration Fee of ₹599.

• Task:

  1. Shortlisted Team Leads will receive an official email containing a Google Form Link.

  2. You must complete the payment of ₹599 via the method mentioned in the form.

  3. Upload your payment proof and confirm your team details within the form to lock your slot.

• Deadline: To be announced

• Note: Failure to complete the Google Form within 48 hours will pass your seat to a Standby team.

Round 3: The Grand Finale (5-Day Innovation Sprint)

• Mode: Online 

• Duration: 5 Days, 18th Feb 2026 to 22nd Feb 2026

• Description: The final battle is structured to ensure detailed evaluation and high-quality output.

• Schedule: Teams will be categorized into specific Day-wise Slots to present their work via Google Meet. You do not need to be online for 5 days continuously; you only need to attend your allocated slot.

• Evaluation Format (Two-Stage Process):

  • Stage A: Ideation Pitch (5 Minutes): Present your concept, business model, and feasibility to the jury.

  • Stage B: Working Model Demo (7 Minutes): Demonstrate the live execution of your code/prototype.

  • Q&A: Followed by a Q&A session with the judges.

Winner: ₹30,000 Cash + Certificate of Excellence 1st Runner Up: ₹20,000 Cash + Certificate of Excellence 2nd Runner Up: ₹10,000 Cash + Certificate of Excellence

All Finalists (Top 200):

• National Level Finalist Certificate.

• Direct Entry into the console.success Internship Interview Pool.

1. Team Size: 1 to 6 Members.

2. Registration Cap: We will close registrations automatically after receiving 1000 applications.

3. Payment Policy:

   • Registration is Free.

   • The fee of ₹599 is applicable ONLY if you are shortlisted for the Grand Finale.

   • Fees once paid are non-refundable.

4. Originality: Plagiarism of ideas or code will lead to immediate disqualification.

5. Standby Policy: If a shortlisted team fails to confirm their seat in Round 2, the opportunity will be passed to the next best team from the Standby list.

• Innovation and Business Model Canvas
  Criteria: Innovation (10), Feasibility (10), Business Model (15)