Award
Registration
Idea & Prototype Pitch
Platform to present innovative ideas and solve real-world problems. Open for students, innovators, and aspiring entrepreneurs.
Program Structure
Initial Rounds
Conducted on every alternate Saturday & Sunday until the 2nd week of July.
Presentation
Pitch time: 3-5 minutes + Q&A. Teams must be ready for online presentation.
Selection Pool
TOP 3 TEAMS PER CATEGORY
Grand Final
Shortlisted teams qualify for the Grand Final at the ugham Innovation Award 2026.
Rules &
Guidelines
Strict Compliance Protocol
Individual or Team (2-5 members)
Originality
IDEAS MUST BE ORIGINAL (NO PLAGIARISM).
Submission
ONE IDEA/PROJECT PER TEAM.
PPT Mandatory
Project Pitch Track
Project Demo Mandatory
Ideathon Track
Demo Not Mandatory
Follow Schedule Strictly
Final Verdict
Judges' decision will be final.
Registration Conditions
Open for young minds in schools to present original ideas and solve real-world problems. Must submit original work with no plagiarism.
School
Students
Designed for undergraduate and postgraduate students to showcase technical projects and MVPs. Project details must be submitted during registration.
College
Students
A dynamic platform for aspiring entrepreneurs to pitch startup ideas to real investors. Build powerful global connections and discover international opportunities.
Early-stage
Innovators
Final Round Opportunity
Grand Final
Pitching Round
Held At:
Ugham Innovation Award 2026 (September)
Final Benefits.
Cash prizes. Internships. Incubation.
Cash Pool
Rs 1,00,000
Internship
Top-performing teams in each round receive internship opportunities
Participation
Certificate
Top Ideas & Projects Receive Funding for Patent Filing
Trophy of Excellence
Exclusive Ugham Trophy of Excellence Award for top-performing innovators.
Get Mentorship from Industry experts for further development
Pitch in front of investors for funding for product development
Get Incubated in Top Incubation for grants & further development opportunities
Shark Tank Live Pitching Experience
ABOUT.
UGHAM INNOVATION AWARDS 2026 (National Awards for Student Innovation)
Empowering the Next Generation of Innovators. The Ugham Innovation Awards 2026 is a prestigious platform dedicated to recognizing student innovation and empowering the next generation of changemakers.
It serves as a launchpad for aspiring innovators to showcase their ideas, build prototypes, and turn their vision into scalable solutions that can shape the future.
Why Attend?
Pitch your startup to real investors
Showcase your ideas & products
Build powerful global connections
Ugham Innovation Award
2026
THE INNOVATION ECOSYSTEM
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Idea Pitching
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Prototype Pitching
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Student Tracks
₹1,00,000 PRIZE POOL
Idea pitch Prototype Pitch
Investor Panel
Student Founder Panel
Women Entrepreneur Panel
Government Startup Opportunity Sessions
Grand Finale
Prize Distribution Ceremony
- Networking Hall with Incubation Managers , Investors and Founders
- Mentorship from Industry Experts
- Startup & Company Product Expo
- Prize & Awards Distribution
- Ugham community launch
- Food & Engagement Zones
WHO SHOULD
ATTEND?
The Global Gathering for
Innovation Leaders
Startups &
Entrepreneurs
Students &
Innovators
Investors &
VCs
Corporates &
Leaders
Incubators &
Accelerators
Govt &
Policy Makers
Registration.
Idea & Prototye Pitch Entry Form
Idea Pitch
For early-stage conceptual innovations
Prototype Pitch
For working models & MVP presentations