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.
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
✓ Pathway to Startup India & AIM Seed Funding
✓ 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
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