GITAM invites student innovators for Innovation Challenge 2026

GITAM Deemed to be University has opened registrations for the sixth GITAM Innovation Challenge 2026. The competition invites school students, undergraduates and recent graduates to present solutions across 10 themes, with a cumulative prize pool and ecosystem value exceeding Rs 50 lakh.

Hyderabad: GITAM Deemed to be University, through its Venture Development Centre (VDC), is organising the sixth edition of the GITAM Innovation Challenge (GIC) 2026.

With a cumulative prize pool and ecosystem value of over Rs 50 lakh, the challenge invites school students (Classes 10–12), undergraduate students, and graduates from 2025 to present innovative solutions addressing real-world challenges.

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The challenge will encourage innovations across key themes, including Climate Tech, Sustainability, Agriculture, FoodTech, HealthTech, Biotechnology, DeepTech, Smart Manufacturing, Sports and Fitness, and D2C and Consumer Brands.

GIC 2026 comprises an online screening, a virtual bootcamp, personalised mentoring, and online semi-finals on November 20 and 21 and the finale on December 11.

Registrations are open until November 7. Teams can register through the official GIC 2026 portal. For registrations and further details, contact 90630 65811, 83283 34930, or email gic@gitam.edu.