COMPETITION STRUCTURE & PRIZES
Detailed information on the selection methodology, evaluation stages, and awards hosted at Department of Design, IIT Guwahati.
❖ SELECTION STAGES
EXPERT EVALUATION
Submissions will be evaluated by an expert panel comprising distinguished faculty members, design and innovation experts, industry professionals, and entrepreneurship ecosystem leaders based on innovation, impact, feasibility, design approach, and scalability.
GRAND FINALE AT IIT GUWAHATI
The Top 15 shortlisted teams will present their innovations during INDIS 2026 at IIT Guwahati before an eminent jury constituted by Shri Diplu Ranjan Sarmah, Hon'ble MLA, New Guwahati Constituency. All finalists receive certificates from the Department of Design, IIT Guwahati.
🏆 PRIZES & GRANTS
₹50,000 Award
Opportunity to present at Udgam – IIT Guwahati Entrepreneurship Summit + Finalist Certificate from Dept of Design, IIT Guwahati.
₹30,000 Award
Finalist Certificate from Dept of Design, IIT Guwahati + Incubation & Mentorship support.
₹20,000 Award
Finalist Certificate from Dept of Design, IIT Guwahati + Incubator & Investor access.