ANVESHANA NATIONAL LEVEL PROTOTYPE COMPETITION

The Anveshana National Level Prototype Competition 2026, a National Level Innovation Challenge, is hosted by the Institution’s Innovation Council of BMSIT&M (IIC BMSIT&M) and BMS Innovation Centre and Entrepreneurship Park (BICEP) at BMS Institute of Technology and Management (BMSIT&M), Bengaluru. This event aims to inspire innovative ideas, foster entrepreneurial spirit, and provide a platform for innovators to transform their concepts into tangible solutions. Industrial experts will evaluate the projects, and the best-performing teams will win attractive prizes. Eligibility Protocol: Open To: Students, faculty members, and research scholars associated with any recognized institution in India. Team Composition: Size: Minimum 1 member, Maximum 4 members. Formation Rule: Teams may consist of any combination of individuals (students, faculty, or mixed) provided that all members belong to the same institution/organization. Strict Prohibition: Cross-institutional teams are not allowed. A participant can be part of only one team. Registration Guidelines: Method: Online submission via the Unstop platform. Submission Limit: Exactly one registration per team. Procedure: The Team Leader registers the team. Team members are added by the Leader after the initial registration. Teammate Finding: Applicants seeking members may use the designated teammates_finder group. Compliance: Incomplete data or missed deadlines result in automatic disqualification. Competition Tracks: Teams must identify with one of the following 7 domain tracks. Track Prizes are awarded based on these categories: Health, Life and Human Safety Energy, Climate & Environmental Systems Mobility, Infrastructure & Built Environment Industry, Manufacturing & Automation Digital, Economic & Information Systems Agriculture, Food & Biological Production Systems Open Innovation Competition Roadmap & Elimination: This competition operates on a funnel system. Decisions made by the evaluators at every stage are final and binding. Phase 1: PPT Submission Requirement: Submission of a PowerPoint Presentation (PPT). Constraint: Maximum of 7 slides. Mandatory Content: The PPT must cover exactly these 6 points: -Problem & Evidence -Proposed Solution & Differentiation -System Architecture / Design -Prototype Status -Feasibility, Cost & Impact -Execution Plan Assessment: Evaluated by domain experts based on content quality and adherence to the structure above. Outcome: Qualification or Elimination. (No prizes awarded in this round). Phase 2: Virtual Presentation (Semi-Finals) Selection: Approximately 100 teams advance from Phase 1. Activity: Virtual presentation of the idea. Liability: Teams bear 100% responsibility for network stability and device reliability. Consequence: Network interruptions or technical failures during the slot may lead to disqualification. Outcome: Top 50 teams are shortlisted for the Final Round. Phase 3: Prototype Competition (Finals) Location: On-campus at BMSIT&M, Bengaluru. Activity: Physical demonstration of the functional prototype. Assessment: Jury evaluation and Prototype Exhibition(Parallel sessions). Criteria: Innovation, Functionality, and Presentation. Evaluation Metrics: Entries will be judged strictly on the following parameters: Innovation: Originality and relevance of the core idea. Technical Feasibility: Practicality and potential for real-world implementation. Impact Potential: Value addition to society or specific target users. Presentation: Clarity, persuasiveness, and communication skills. Zero-Tolerance Policies: Disqualification: Any deviation from the guidelines (e.g., exceeding slide limits), late reporting, or incomplete submissions leads to immediate disqualification. Liability: BMSIT&M is not responsible for technical glitches on the participant's end during virtual rounds or inconveniences caused by non-compliance with rules. Final Authority: The decisions of the evaluators and the jury are absolute and cannot be challenged.