Bharat Innovation Challenge By LPU
by Lovely Professional University (LPU)
₹14,00,000+ Prize Pool
A national innovation competition by LPU for students aged 13-18 to present AI-powered solutions and win prizes worth over ₹14 lakhs.
Mode
Hybrid
Fee
Free
Participation format
Team
Teams of 2 to 5
Duration
July to November
Eligibility
Open to students aged 13-18 years from Classes 8 to 12 studying in any recognized school across India. Participation is in teams of 2-5 members. The competition is open to all Indian students nationwide.
- Grade level
- Grade 8 to 12
- Age range
- 13 to 18 years
- Eligibility region
- Available nationwide across India
- Academic requirement
- Must be enrolled in a recognized Indian school (CBSE, ICSE, or State Boards).
- Prerequisites
- Participants must have an interest in innovation and problem-solving.
- Basic understanding of technology and AI concepts is beneficial but not mandatory for idea submission.
- No prior coding or technical background is required for idea submission.
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Rewards and recognition
Award
₹14,00,000+
Total cash awards across all tiers are over ₹14,00,000, with the first prize for the winning team being ₹3,00,000.
Prizes
Trophy & Mementos
Winning teams receive a trophy, and all finalists and their mentors receive mementos for their participation.
Certificate
Certificate of Excellence/Participation
The top 50 finalist teams receive a Certificate of Excellence. All teams that make a valid submission receive a Certificate of Participation.
Career pathways
Top performers may get opportunities for internships, though specific organizations are not guaranteed.
Recognition
National-level Recognition
Skills your child builds
Key dates
- Registration opened
- 20 Jul 2026
- Registration closed
- 30 Sept 2026
- Competition
- 20 Jul 2026 to 21 Nov 2026
Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, Punjab
How to apply
- 1Register for free on the official Bharat Innovation Challenge website.
- 2Form a team of 2-5 students; cross-school teams are allowed.
- 3Choose one of the 10 predefined themes for your project.
- 4If shortlisted, the top 50 teams will be invited for the offline grand finale at the LPU campus on November
Rules and guidelines
- All team members must meet the age and grade eligibility criteria.
- Teams must submit their project under one of the 10 official themes.
- Only the latest submission before the deadline will be considered for evaluation.
- Decisions of the jury will be final and binding.
- Each student can be a member of only one team.
Technology requirements
- A computer with a stable internet connection for registration and online submission.
- Presentation software (e.g., Microsoft PowerPoint, Google Slides) to create the pitch deck.
About this opportunity
The Bharat Innovation Challenge by Lovely Professional University is a premier national-level ideation competition for school students. It offers a prestigious platform for young innovators to devise and present creative, technology-driven solutions to real-world challenges, fostering a spirit of entrepreneurship and problem-solving.
This competition is open to students from grades 8 to 12, within the age group of 13 to 18 years, from any recognized school across India. Participants form teams to develop ideas around specified themes, showcasing their ingenuity in technology and artificial intelligence.
Rounds and format
Stage 1 is an online submission where teams upload a 15-slide pitch deck of their idea. Based on these submissions, the top 50 teams are shortlisted for Stage 2. Stage 2 is the Grand Finale, an offline event held at the LPU campus, where teams present their ideas live, showcase a prototype, and participate in a Q&A session with the jury.
How entries are judged
Submissions are judged on criteria including problem clarity, innovativeness, use of AI, technical feasibility, real-world impact, scalability, and presentation quality.
Selection process
Teams are selected based on an initial online submission of their project idea. The top 50 teams are then shortlisted to advance to the Grand Finale held at the LPU campus for live presentations and prototype demonstrations.
How to prepare
- Official Student Handbook
- Presentation (PPT) Template
- Online workshops on AI and innovation
Academic details
Difficulty: Intermediate
What's covered
The competition is structured in two main stages. Stage 1 is an online submission where teams present their innovative idea in a pitch deck, focusing on one of ten themes like Smart Living, Health & Wellness, or Sustainable Energy. Stage 2 brings the top 50 finalist teams to the LPU campus for a live presentation and prototype demonstration. The curriculum is hands-on, guiding students through the process of ideation, solution design, AI integration, prototype development, and pitching to an expert jury.
Frequently asked questions
What kind of projects have the best chance of being shortlisted?
Projects that identify a specific, real-world problem and offer a unique, feasible AI-powered solution tend to perform well. Judges look for innovation, impact, and a clear understanding of the technology's application, not just a complex idea.
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