India STEM Innovation Challenge - Senior STEM Innovator
Cash Prize + National Recognition
India STEM Innovation Challenge - Senior STEM Innovator is a competition by India STEM Mission for students in Grade 11 to 12, open to students across India.
Mode
Hybrid
Eligibility
Grade 11 to 12
Fee
Registration fee applies
Duration
Annual cycle: approximately 6 weeks from nomination to final event
Format
Both
Time needed
Project video and description submission; virtual jury presentation for finalists; in-person event for top 24
About this opportunity
The India STEM Innovation Challenge is an annual project-based competition organized by India STEM Mission, an initiative of AICRA (All India Council for Robotics & Automation). Participants submit real STEM projects for evaluation through a combination of public voting and expert jury assessment, with top projects advancing through successive rounds to a live showcase at the India STEM Summit and Awards, India's largest annual STEM event.
The Senior STEM Innovator category is for participants aged 17 to 22 years (age calculated as of May 30 of the competition year). This covers Class 11 and Class 12 students as well as first and second year college students. Participants must be enrolled in an AICRA member institution; students from non-member institutions may participate independently by paying a separate registration fee.
The competition runs in three rounds. In Round 1, projects are published on the India STEM Innovator webpage for public voting. The top 100 projects (evaluated on a blend of votes and expert judgment) advance to Round 2, which involves virtual presentations to a jury panel. The top 24 finalists per category advance to Round 3, the in-person live showcase at the India STEM Summit and Awards held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. The event brings together 200 or more speakers, 500 or more project nominations, and 30 or more award categories.
Participants submit a 2-5 minute video of their STEM project along with a 200-300 word written description. Projects span all STEM domains. Winners receive cash prizes (exact amount not publicly disclosed), trophies, and certificates, along with access to crowdfunding visibility, investor interest, and technical mentorship to refine their projects further.
Eligibility
- Grade level
- Grade 11 to 12
- Age range
- 17 to 22 years
- Location
- Nationwide
Prerequisites
- Completed STEM project or prototype to submit for evaluation
- Ability to create a 2-5 minute video and 200-300 word written project description
Additional requirements
- Participants from non-AICRA member institutions must pay an individual or group fee; participants from AICRA member institutions enter free
Senior STEM Innovator category: ages 17-22. Covers Class 11-12 students and early college students. AICRA member institute enrollment enables free participation; individual registration available for non-members at Rs. 1,500 plus GST.
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Rewards and recognition
Prizes
Cash Prize + Trophy + Certificate
Winners receive a cash prize (exact amount not disclosed on official site), trophies, and certificates at the India STEM Summit and Awards ceremony. All Round 2 finalists receive recognition.
Recognition
India STEM Summit National Stage
Skills your child builds
Rounds & format
Round 1: Public voting on the India STEM Innovator webpage. Top 100 projects advance. Round 2: Virtual jury presentations. Top 24 finalists per category selected. Round 3: In-person live showcase at India STEM Summit and Awards, Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.
How entries are judged
Combined public voting and expert jury evaluation. Specific scoring rubric not publicly disclosed. Expert judges assess project innovation, technical quality, impact, and presentation quality.
Selection process
Round 1: Top 100 projects by blended public votes and expert evaluation. Round 2: Virtual jury selects top 24 per category for live showcase. Final awards at India STEM Summit judged in-person.
How to apply
- 1Complete the nomination form on the India STEM Mission website to receive a unique project ID
- 2Submit a 2-5 minute project video and a 200-300 word written description
- 3Project is published for public voting on the India STEM Innovator page
- 4Top 100 projects advance to Round 2: virtual jury presentation
- 5Top 24 finalists per category advance to the live showcase at India STEM Summit in New Delhi
Fees & financial support
Fee details
Free for students from AICRA member institutions. Individual non-members: Rs. 1,500 plus 18% GST. Group or team non-members: Rs. 3,000 plus 18% GST. Contact nidhi@aicra.co.in to verify member institute status.
Frequently asked questions
Is India STEM Innovation Challenge - Senior STEM Innovator free?
No, a registration fee applies. Check the organizer's official page for the current amount.
Who can participate in India STEM Innovation Challenge - Senior STEM Innovator?
Students in Grade 11 to 12. Children aged 17 to 22.
What will my child gain from India STEM Innovation Challenge - Senior STEM Innovator?
Live showcase at India STEM Summit at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. Exposure for crowdfunding interest and investor visibility. Technical mentorship to refine projects post-competition. Cash prize and trophy for winners. National recognition across 200+ speakers and 500+ nominations.
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