DMPedia Innovathon

National Student Project & Innovation Competition

DMPedia Innovathon 2027

National Student Project & Innovation Competition

Turn your project into an opportunity to innovate, solve and showcase.

1–4 Students per Team Hybrid Competition Offline National Grand Finale
Supported by
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Competition Registration

There is no competition registration fee for DMPedia Innovathon 2027.

Register Your Team

One Membership per Team

At least one team member must have an active DMPedia Community Student Membership.

Not a member? Get Membership →
Innovation Domains

Innovate Where It Matters

Submit a project in any one or more of the following domains.

01

AI, Data & Emerging Technologies

AI, ML, Generative AI, Data Science, IoT, Robotics, Cybersecurity and emerging technologies.

02

Education, Skills & Youth Development

Learning technologies, skills, digital education, career development and student empowerment.

03

Health, Safety & Human Well-being

Healthcare, preventive health, assistive solutions, accessibility and safety.

04

Sustainability, Environment & Resource Management

Renewable energy, waste, water, environment, sustainable agriculture and resource efficiency.

05

Community Development, Inclusion & Empowerment

Community welfare, inclusion, accessibility, rural development, livelihood and empowerment.

06

Research, Science & Public-Benefit Innovation

Scientific innovation, engineering, research-based projects and public-benefit solutions.

Who Can Participate?

Student Innovators Welcome

Eligible Students

School Students
Diploma Students
Undergraduate Students
Postgraduate Students

Build Your Team

1–4 Students

Individual participation and team participation are both permitted.

Interdisciplinary and inter-institutional teams are welcome. A faculty member, researcher or industry professional may act as a mentor.
Competition Journey

Simple. Clear. Fair.

01

Register

Create your team and register online.

02

Submit Project

Submit your project proposal online.

03

Online Evaluation

Shortlisted teams present their projects online.

04

Offline Grand Finale

Finalists demonstrate their projects before the jury.

Awards & Recognition

Recognition at Innovathon

Projects are evaluated separately in two categories, followed by a single national ranking across both categories.

Category Recognition

Each category is evaluated independently, with one Category Winner selected from each category.

🏫

School Innovation Category

Category Winner
Highest-scoring project within the School Student Category
🎓

Higher Education Innovation Category

Category Winner
Highest-scoring project within the Diploma, Undergraduate & Postgraduate Category
One Set of National Awards

National Awards

After category-wise evaluation, the scores of shortlisted projects from both categories are compared. The three highest-scoring projects overall receive the National Awards, regardless of category.

🏆

National Winner

₹21,000
🥈

National First Runner-Up

₹11,000
🥉

National Second Runner-Up

₹7,000
📜

Certificate of Participation

All eligible participants who complete the Innovathon participation requirements will receive a Certificate of Participation.

Important: The National Awards are a single set of awards across both categories. They are not awarded separately to each category.
Final Stage

National Grand Finale

Offline project exhibition, live demonstration, expert jury and national award ceremony.

01

Project Showcase

Present your project at the national exhibition.

02

Live Demo

Demonstrate your prototype, application or working model.

03

Jury Interaction

Answer questions and explain your innovation.

04

Awards

National awards are announced.

Finalist teams must attend the National Grand Finale in person.
Supported Initiative

A DMPedia Foundation Supported Initiative

DMPedia Innovathon 2027 is supported by DMPedia Foundation to encourage student development, research, innovation and meaningful public and social benefit.

FAQ

Quick Answers

Is participation free?
Yes. There is no competition registration fee for DMPedia Innovathon.
Is DMPedia Community Student Membership required?
Yes. At least one member of every team must have an active DMPedia Community Student Membership.
How many students can form a team?
Each team may have 1 to 4 students.
Is the entire competition online?
No. Preliminary stages are conducted online, while the National Grand Finale is conducted offline.
Can students from different institutions form one team?
Yes. Interdisciplinary and inter-institutional teams are welcome.

Have a Project? Bring It to Innovathon.

Showcase your innovation, demonstrate your project and compete at the national level.

REGISTER NOW – FREE
1–4 Students per Team · One DMPedia Community Student Member per Team · Offline National Grand Finale
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