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India STEM Innovation Challenge (Medior STEM Innovator) by India Stem Mission
Cash Prize up to Rs 50,000
India STEM Innovation Challenge (Medior STEM Innovator) by India Stem Mission is a competition by India STEM Mission for children aged 13–16, open to students across India. Registration closes 30 May 2026.
Mode
Hybrid
Fee
₹3,000
Duration
Multiple weeks for project preparation; 2-day national final
Format
Both · Teams of 5
Time needed
Significant project preparation time over several weeks, plus 2 days for national final
Key Dates
- Registration closes
- 30 May 2026
- Competition
- 8 Jul 2026 – 9 Jul 2026
India STEM Summit & Awards Venue, New Delhi, Delhi
About This Opportunity
The India STEM Innovation Challenge (ISIC) Medior STEM Innovator category is a national-level STEM competition organized by India STEM Mission for students between the ages of 13 and 16. The challenge tasks participants with designing and building original solutions to real-world problems using STEM concepts, with a focus on innovation, engineering, and practical application.
The competition follows a three-round format: an initial submission round, a semi-final evaluation, and a national final held in New Delhi. Students may compete individually or in teams of up to five members. Projects are evaluated on criteria including innovation, technical merit, feasibility, presentation quality, and social impact. Judging is supported by All India Council for Robotics & Automation (AICRA), which also provides recognition to winning teams.
Top performers at the national final held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi receive cash prizes, trophies, and certificates recognized by AICRA. The competition is open to school students across India, with online submission and evaluation components for the preliminary rounds and an in-person final for selected teams.
India STEM Mission's ISIC operates alongside separate Junior (ages 7-12) and Senior (ages 17 and above) categories, forming a comprehensive STEM innovation ladder for school-aged participants.
Eligibility
- Grade Level
- Age Range
- 13 - 16 years
- Location
- Nationwide
Academic requirement
Participants must be enrolled in an AICRA member institution (school, college, university, or vocational institute) to be eligible for the fee reduction. Other board participants can also participate with registration fees.
Open to students aged 13 to 16 from any school across India, competing individually or in teams of up to five members.
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Academic Details
Difficulty: Intermediate
What's covered
The challenge encourages a self-directed, project-based learning approach. It focuses on the practical application of STEM concepts through real-world projects and challenges, encouraging innovative solutions. Participants are encouraged to explore interdisciplinary topics and develop solutions that address societal needs.
Rewards & Recognition
Award
₹50,000
The 1st prize is ₹50,000, 2nd prize is ₹25,000, and 3rd prize is ₹10,000. Specific prize breakdown per rank will be announced before the final round.
Prizes
Cash Prize + Trophy + Certificate
Top performers at the national final receive cash prizes, trophies, and AICRA-recognized certificates.
Certificate
AICRA-Recognized Certificate
Certificate recognized by All India Council for Robotics & Automation (AICRA) for participating in the national final.
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Recognition
National recognition
Skills your child builds
Rounds & format
Round 1: Submitted video and description online through the designated portal, gathers votes from peers and experts; top 100 projects proceed. Round 2: Selected candidates present virtually to jurors; top 24 projects in each category become finalists. Round 3: Finalists demonstrate creations at the India STEM Summit & Awards.
How entries are judged
Innovation, technical merit, feasibility, presentation quality, and social impact
Selection process
Round 1: Public votes and expert acknowledgment. Round 2: Virtual presentation to jurors. Round 3: Live demonstration at the India STEM Summit & Awards.
How to apply
- 1Register at the India STEM Mission website, submit project documentation, and compete through three rounds culminating in the national final.
Fees & financial support
Fee details
Participation in the India STEM Innovation Challenge is completely free for students from AICRA member institutes. There are no hidden registration or submission fees. For others, 1500 rupees is the participation fee for individual entry, and for a team, it is 3000 rupees. 18% GST extra.
Refund policy
Non refoundable
Frequently asked questions
What is the last date to register for India STEM Innovation Challenge (Medior STEM Innovator) by India Stem Mission?
The registration deadline is 30 May 2026.
Is India STEM Innovation Challenge (Medior STEM Innovator) by India Stem Mission free?
₹3,000 registration
Who can participate in India STEM Innovation Challenge (Medior STEM Innovator) by India Stem Mission?
children aged 13-16.
What will my child gain from India STEM Innovation Challenge (Medior STEM Innovator) by India Stem Mission?
1st prize - 50,000 for 1 person/team . 2nd prize - 25,000 for 2 people/team . 3rd prize - 10,000 for 5 people/team . Opportunity to showcase projects on the India STEM Innovator webpage. Exposure to peers, professionals, and potential investors. Present projects live at the esteemed India STEM Summit & Awards, a premier national event. Network with like-minded innovators and industry experts from across India. Certificates of achievement for the winners, recognized by AICRA and India STEM Mission.
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