Puducherry Technological University
Puduvai Innovation Competition - 2026
" From Ideas to Impact "
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Ministry of Education, Govt of India, Directorate of Higher and Technical Education, Govt of Puducherry and Puducherry Technological University, proudly presents Puduvai Innovation Competition 2026 - a dynamic platform to identify, nurture and support innovative ideas from students eco system.
The program is funded and co partnered by the Ministry of Education, Government of India under PM-USHA Scheme.
This initiative is designed to transform early-stage ideas into scalable solutions through structured mentoring, prototyping support, and incubation opportunities.
Level - 4 : Notification of Top 15 Teams for the Grand Finale
Level - 4 : Notification of Top 15 Teams for the Grand Finale
The Level -4 Selection of Top-5 Teams will take place during the Final Pitch in the Grande Finale as per the schedule indicated below:
Date: 03-05-2026 (Sunday)
Time: From 09:00 AM onwards (Note: Registration opens at 8:30 AM and closes at 9:00 AM)
Venue: Central Auditorium, Ground Floor, Puducherry Technological University.
Level - 1 : Notification of 70 Shortlisted Teams from 254 Teams
Level - 1 : Notification of 70 Shortlisted Teams from 254 Teams
Level - 2 : Instructions
Level - 2 : Instructions
Level-2 presentations of the Puduvai Innovation Contest – 2026 have been rescheduled to 20th and 21st April 2026.
Level-2 presentations of the Puduvai Innovation Contest – 2026 have been rescheduled to 20th and 21st April 2026.
Step - 1: Prepare the Presentation Slide ( Maximum 5 Slide )
Step - 4: Present Your Idea as per the Schedule.
Important Note : Attendance is Mandatory for Claiming the Seed Grant.
Level - 3 : Notification of 30 Shortlisted Teams from 70 Teams
Level - 3 : Notification of 30 Shortlisted Teams from 70 Teams
Step - 1: Attend the Bootcamp Scheduled on 29-04-2026
Step - 2: Present your Buisiness Model on 30-04-2026
Important Note : Attendance is Mandatory for Claiming the Seed Grant.
Scope of the Event
Scope of the Event
Transform your Ideas into Market-Ready Products
Transform your Ideas into Market-Ready Products
Convert your Idea to Prototype (Level-1)
Validate your Prototype and Build Your Product (Level-2)
Test Your Product and Launch the same. (Level-3)
Why Should You Participate?
Why Should You Participate?
✓ Turn your idea into a real working prototype
✓ Get access to 10,000 prototyping grant
✓ Receive mentorship from industry experts & incubator
✓ Opportunity to get incubated at AIC-PECF
✓ Chance to Win Seed Fund Worth 15 Lakhs
✓ Exposure to investors, industry leaders & ecosystem
Who Can Apply ?
Who Can Apply ?
✓ Engineering College Students of PTU and WEC
✓ Aspiring Student Entrepreneurs in the Above Institutes
Eligibility
Eligibility
✓ College Students (18-28 Years)
✓ Students must be enrolled in PTU and WEC, Puducherry.
✓ Team Size: Minimum 3 to Maximum 5 Members
✓ Participation is strictly team-based
Selection Process
Selection Process
Level-1
Level-1
Idea Screening : Top 70 ideas will be shortlisted for 10K grant each for prototyping.
Level-2
Level-2
Prototype Development : Top 30 teams will be shortlisted for Mentoring support and Next Level
level3
level3
Final Pitch : Top 5 Teams will be short-listed for SEED Grant and Incubation Support
Key Dates :
Key Dates :
✓ Registrations Open: 27 March 2026
✓ Last Date to Apply: 1 April 2026
✓ Prototype Phase: 4-7 April 2026
✓ Final Pitch: 10 April 2026
What Do Winners Get?
What Do Winners Get?
✓ 2-Year Incubation at AIC-PECF
✓ Access to Prototyping Labs & Workspace
✓ Mentorship from Industry Experts
✓ Opportunity for Pre-Seed/ Seed Funding
✓ Support to reach TRL-5 (Large Scale Prototype)
What is the Seed Grant for the Winners?
What is the Seed Grant for the Winners?
✓ First Prize ( 5 Lakhs )
✓ Second Prize ( 4 Lakhs )
✓ Third Prize ( 3 Lakhs )
✓ Fourth Prize ( 2 Lakhs )
✓ Fifth Prize ( 1 Lakh )
Apply Now
Apply Now
Event Pamphlet
Event Pamphlet
Step - 1: Prepare the Presentation Slide for Your Idea ()Maximum-5 Slide )
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