Seva First Innovation Challenge | Sewa Sankalp Abhiyan

Rs. 1 Crore

Prizes & Awards

2 Tracks

Predefined Problem Statement
Bring Your Own Problem Starement

02-03 Dec

Grand Finale 2026

Important Dates & Schedule

2026 Timeline

Sr.	Activity	From	To
1	Launching of Seva First Innovation Challenge Official announcement and portal unveiling	18.09.2026
2	Student Registration Start Currently Active Now	18.09.2026	17.10.2026
3	Starting Problem Statement Selection by Team	09.10.2026
4	Outreach to Educational Institutions of the State Schools, Colleges, Polytechs & Universities	09.10.2026	17.10.2026
5	Synopsis Submission Window Online abstract and approach document submission	10.10.2026	06.11.2026
6	Evaluation and Shortlisting of Teams Review by State-Level Academic and Technical Experts	06.11.2026	20.11.2026
7	Declaration of Teams for Grand Finale	23.11.2026
8	Grand Finale of Seva First Innovation Challenge	02.12.2026
9	Prize Distribution to Winning Teams	03.12.2026

Latest Announcements

Official Launch of 2026 Edition

18 Sept 2026 • Active Now

Instruction for Students

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Prizes Worth Rs. 1 Crore Announced

Multi-track awards

Participants

School Students (Class 9 to 12)
ITIs, Colleges & Universities
Interdisciplinary teams allowed
Startups
Grassroot Innovators
For Gujarat only

Benefits to Teams

Direct exposure to field-level Gov & PSU challenges
Prototyping support & Mentorship
Awards from Rs. 1 Crore prize pool

About Seva First Innovation Challenge (Sewa Sankalp Abhiyan)

“Seva First Innovation Challenge” is organized with the primary objective of mobilizing proactive student minds and youth innovators to solve tangible, real-world operational challenges encountered by Government Departments, PSUs, Municipal Corporations, Collectorate Offices, District Development Offices (DDOs), and key Industries.

Students from across the participating states representing schools, ITIs, polytechnics, colleges, and premier universities collaborate to deliver market-ready hardware and software solutions. The challenge places emphasis on deploying Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning (AI/ML), Robotics, Deep Health Technology, Semiconductors, Advanced Manufacturing, IoT, and Cybersecurity to streamline civic delivery and governance.

Government bodies and allied state offices have presented authentic field-level challenges as formal problem statements. Mentors and sector specialists will assist teams throughout development, evaluating working prototypes for real pilot implementation, deployment, and incubation support. Winning teams will receive cash awards and citations from the Rs. 1 Crore prize pool.

Problem Statement Categories & Focus Sectors:

Manufacturing Semiconductors Industrial Innovation & Industry 4.0 Healthcare & Biotechnology Clean Technology Agricultural Technology Deep Tech AI / ML / AR / VR Waste Management Design & Art IT & ITeS Defense & Security Space & Drone Tech FinTech Climate Action Toy & Gaming EdTech & HR Tech Food & Nutrition FMCG / Supply Chain Social Enterprises "Bring Your Own Problem"

Participants

Benefits to Teams

Problem Statement Categories & Focus Sectors:

Ready to Represent Your State & Solve Real Challenges?