VishwaNova 2026 – National Level Project Competition

Ideate Innovate Elevate Dr. Vishwanath Karad MIT World Peace University, Pune proudly presents VishwaNova 2026, a National-Level Project Competition organized by AViNYA – Innovation & Entrepreneurship Club of MIT-WPU. VishwaNova provides a platform for students across India to showcase innovative projects, research ideas, prototypes, and technology-driven solutions that address real-world challenges. Participants will present their projects before an expert panel of judges from academia and industry while competing for an exciting ₹2,50,000+ prize pool. In addition to prizes, selected projects will also get the opportunity to interact with investors and venture capital representatives for potential mentorship, incubation, and funding opportunities. Projects will also receive recognition through media coverage and digital promotion, giving teams national-level visibility for their innovations. The competition encourages innovation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and practical problem-solving across multiple domains including technology, sustainability, engineering, and social impact. Rewards & Prizes: Winner – ₹1,00,000 1st Runner-up – ₹75,000 2nd Runner-up – ₹50,000 5 Consolation Prizes – ₹5,000 each All shortlisted teams will receive participation certificates. Selected teams may also receive mentorship, investor networking opportunities, and media recognition for their projects. Important Dates: Registration Closes – 20 March 2026 Submission Deadline – 22 March 2026 Round 1 Results – 25 March 2026 Offline Final Expo – 16 April 2026 Competition Structure: Round 1 – Online Project Screening Teams must submit the following details during the online screening stage: Project Title Problem Statement Proposed Solution Technology Stack / Methodology Project Presentation (PPT/PDF) Additionally, teams must submit: A 2–3 minute project explanation video demonstrating the idea, working prototype (if available), and expected impact. The video must be uploaded to Google Drive or YouTube, and the shareable link must be submitted during registration. Make sure the link permissions are set to “Anyone with the link can view.” Projects will be evaluated based on: Innovation & Creativity Feasibility of the Solution Problem Relevance Technical Understanding Clarity of Presentation Shortlisted teams will qualify for the Final Competition Round. Round 2 – Final Project Competition (Offline) Shortlisted teams will be invited to MIT World Peace University, Pune to present their projects in person on 16 April 2026. Note: Teams shortlisted for Round 2 will be required to pay an additional ₹800 participation fee to confirm their place in the final round. Selected teams will be notified and provided with payment instructions after the Round 1 results are announced. Teams will present: Project prototype or working model (if available) Technical explanation of the solution Project presentation before the judging panel Evaluation criteria: Innovation & Originality Technical Implementation Real-world Impact Scalability of the Solution Presentation Quality Domains: Projects from all domains are welcome, including: Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning Cloud Computing Cybersecurity Software & Web Development Robotics & Automation IoT & Embedded Systems Sustainability & Green Technology Healthcare Innovations Smart Cities & Infrastructure Social Impact & Business Innovation Interdisciplinary projects are highly encouraged. Eligibility: Open to all students across India Teams must consist of 2–6 members Students from any academic stream or discipline can participate Rules: Each team can submit only one project. Projects must be original work developed by the participants. Plagiarism will lead to immediate disqualification. Shortlisted teams must attend the offline final competition at MIT-WPU. Teams must bring their project setup, laptop, or prototype if required. The decision of the judging panel will be final and binding.