Anveshana 3.0

The Anveshana 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) 

Registration Guidelines:

• Method: Online submission via the Unstop platform.
• Submission Limit: Exactly one registration per team.
• Procedure:
  1. The Team Leader registers the team.
  2. 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.

Prize Structure:

Awards are distributed as follows based on final jury scores:

• 1st Place: ₹60,000
• 2nd Place: ₹40,000
• 3rd Place: ₹20,000
• Track Prizes: ₹15,000 each (Awarded to the winner of each of the 7 tracks).

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.