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GENESIS Idea World – Gandhinagar Edition 2026

National idea competition offering prizes up to ₹50,000 and a presentation opportunity at the GENESIS NEXTGEN Startup Summit.

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Funding amount
Prizes up to ₹50,000
Scheme
GENESIS Idea World
Open for
Students, aspiring founders and young innovators from across India are invited to submit ideas., A registered company, DPIIT recognition, revenue or existing product is not stated as mandatory., Selected applicants must be available to present at the summit in Gandhinagar; travel and accommodation support are n/a.
Deadline
Idea submissions close 13 October 2026

About the Program

GENESIS Idea World is an idea-stage innovation competition conducted by MeitY Startup Hub in collaboration with Karnavati Innovation and Incubation Foundation. Selected applicants present their ideas at the GENESIS NEXTGEN Startup Summit, Gandhinagar Edition.

Eligibility requirements

  • Applicants must submit an original idea with the potential to create meaningful impact.
  • The submission should identify a real-world problem and explain the proposed solution or improved approach.
  • The organizer invites students, innovators and aspiring founders; detailed age, education, team-size and residency restrictions are n/a.

Offerings / Benefits

  • Prizes of up to ₹50,000.
  • Opportunity to present at the GENESIS NEXTGEN Startup Summit in Gandhinagar.
  • Exposure before startup founders, investors, mentors and ecosystem leaders.
  • Recognition and an opportunity to develop the idea toward implementation and impact.

Sectors supported

Sector-agnostic ideas addressing real-world problems and capable of creating meaningful impact.

Selection process

  • Applicants submit their idea through the linked application route.
  • Organizers shortlist promising submissions.
  • Selected applicants present their ideas at the GENESIS NEXTGEN Startup Summit.
  • Detailed judging criteria, number of finalists and prize distribution are n/a.

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