| Sr.No | Process | Tentative Timeline |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Launch Seva First Innovation Challenge | 18 Sep 2026 |
| 2 | Student Team Registration | 18 Sep–17 Oct 2026 |
| 3 | Outreach to schools, colleges and universities | 09–17 Oct 2026 |
| 3 | Idea/Synopsis Submission by Team | 10 Oct–06 Nov 2026 |
| 4 | Expert Evaluation and shortlisting | 06–20 Nov 2026 |
| 5 | Declare Grand-finale teams | 23 Nov 2026 |
| 6 | Finale of National Innvation Challange | 02 Dec 2026 |
| 7 | Prize Distribution | 03 Dec 2026 |
“Seva First Innovation Challenge” is organized with the objective of mobilizing students and youth innovators to solve real-world operational challenges faced by Government Departments, PSUs, Municipal Corporations, Collectorate Offices, District Development Offices and Industries.
Students from across the state from schools, ITIs, polytechnics, colleges and universities shall take part. The Challenge promotes market-ready hardware and software solutions leveraging AI/ML, Robotics, Deep Health Technology, Semiconductors, Advanced Manufacturing, IoT, and Cybersecurity and other.
Government bodies and allied offices will have an opportunity to present field-level challenges as formal problem statements, mentor participating teams, and receive verified prototypes for pilot implementation and deployment.
Problems Statements Categories: Manufacturing, Semiconductors, Industrial Innovation, Healthcare & Biotechnology, Clean Technology, Agricultural technology, Deep Tech, Industry 4.0, AI/ML/AR/VR, Waste Management, Design & Art, IT & ITes, Defense, Space, Drone tech, Fintech, Climate Action, Toy and Gaming, EdTech & HR Tech, Food & Nutrition, FMCG/Supply Chain Management, Social Enterprises, and "Bring Your Own Problem".
The teams will develop working prototypes, which will be evaluated by mentors and expert team. Prizes worth Rs. 1 crore shall be awarded to winning teams.