Innovation Challenge 2026
Your problem. Your innovation. Your opportunity.
Have an idea that can solve a real-world problem? Turn it into a product or solution that creates meaningful value for customers and businesses — with a ₹10,000 prize pool and recognition for shortlisted teams.
Impact first
We are looking for innovations that create meaningful real-world impact — not complexity for its own sake.
Create revenue or reduce costs for a clear customer or business.
Improve how people work, decide, or deliver outcomes day to day.
Automate processes that currently waste time, money, or attention.
Help businesses see clearly and act with better information.
Start from a specific user pain — then build the solution around it.
Leave something useful in the world, not just a demo that impresses judges.
No fixed theme
Choose a real-world problem faced by customers, businesses, or communities and propose an innovative solution that creates measurable value — or choose an innovation you feel can make a real impact.
Example domains — DeepTech and any other similar tech profiles are welcome too.
Cash prizes, digital certificates, industry feedback, and opportunities to showcase your innovation with Axidots.
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All India + remote friendly
Five clear stages — open to students and recent graduates from anywhere in India, build remotely, demo live, and get recognized.
Follow Axidots, register your team online, and share your innovation idea. No registration fee. Open to students and recent graduates across India — fully remote friendly.
Shortlisted teams are notified by email in the second week of January 2027.
Shortlisted teams get 3 weeks to build and refine their prototype after the shortlist announcement — with an opportunity to get mentored by industry experts.
Shortlisted teams present their prototype to the judging panel on demo day. Exact date and format will be shared with shortlisted teams by email.
Winners are announced with digital certificates and recognition. Winning teams get showcased on our product page. Phase 2 details follow on LinkedIn.
Rewards
Axidots Innovation Challenge 2026 runs in two phases. The full-year prize pool is ₹10,000.
Digital certificates for all members of shortlisted teams. Winning teams get showcased on our product page.
Phase 2 continues the 2026 challenge. Dates, format, and other details are to be decided and will be announced on LinkedIn — follow Axidots so you do not miss updates.
Beyond prizes
Digital certificates for all members of shortlisted teams. Winners get showcased on our product page. Additional recognition may be awarded for:
Technology chosen thoughtfully to serve the customer outcome.
Sharp understanding of the user and a solution they would actually use.
Who can join
All India + remote friendly. Students and recent graduates are welcome as individuals or teams. Team size: 1–5 members. No registration fee.
We are not looking for the most complicated technology. We are looking for the solution that solves a meaningful problem and creates the greatest real-world value.
Evaluation
Quality and recognition matter as much as the prize money. Submissions are scored against these criteria. Final evaluation, shortlisting, and winner selection are conducted by Axidots and its decision is final.
Tell us about your team, your college, and the value you aim to create. Fields marked * are required. No registration fee. Registration closes December 14, 2026. By submitting, you agree to the terms & conditions.
For any queries reach us at innovate@axidots.com.
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Get shortlist announcements, challenge updates, and winner news directly on LinkedIn.
Questions
Quick answers about eligibility, timelines, prizes, and how the challenge works.
Students and recent graduates across India can join as individuals or teams. Participation is remote friendly, so you can register and build from anywhere in India.
No. Registration is completely free.
Teams can have 1 to 5 members. Solo participation is allowed.
Choose a real-world problem faced by customers, businesses, or communities and propose an innovative solution that creates measurable value. Example domains include AI, GenAI, SaaS, FinTech, EdTech, HealthTech, IoT, Automation, Sustainability, Cybersecurity, DeepTech, and other similar areas.
Registration closes on December 14, 2026.
Shortlisted teams will be notified by email in the second week of January 2027. Follow Axidots on LinkedIn for challenge updates as well.
Shortlisted teams get 3 weeks to build and refine their prototype, with an opportunity to get mentored by industry experts, followed by a presentation demo day.
The 2026 prize pool is ₹10,000. Phase 2 details will be announced later on LinkedIn.
Digital certificates are issued to all members of shortlisted teams. Winning teams are also showcased on our product page.
No. At registration, share your innovation idea and problem statement. Shortlisted teams then get 3 weeks to build a prototype for demo day.
Yes. After one registration is submitted, use “Register another team” on the success screen to submit another team’s details.
Follow Axidots on LinkedIn for shortlist announcements, challenge updates, and winner news. Shortlisted teams are also contacted by email.
See the Terms & conditions section on this page. By registering, you agree that final evaluation, shortlisting, winner selection, and results are at Axidots’ sole discretion and are final.
For any queries reach us at innovate@axidots.com.
For any queries reach us at innovate@axidots.com.