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SEVA FIRST - Rashtriya Youth Innovation Challenge 2026

Newly launched 100-day national innovation challenge with a INR 2 crore prize pool for youth-led solutions.

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Funding amount
INR 2 Crores total prize pool
Scheme
SEVA FIRST - Rashtriya Youth Innovation Challenge
Open for
The challenge is reported as covering participants from multiple Indian states and union territories, with regional anchor institutions., The official website is live, but a confirmed closing date and direct application form were not visible in the accessible material.
Deadline
deadline: 1 october

About the Program

SEVA FIRST - Rashtriya Youth Innovation Challenge 2026 is a 100-day national initiative launched at Delhi Technological University. It seeks practical and scalable solutions to real local and national problems, progressing selected ideas from concept through prototype, validation and deployment.

Eligibility requirements

  • Current announcements identify students, researchers, startups and other young innovators as potential participants.
  • Applicants are expected to submit proposals in the required program format.
  • Detailed age limits, team rules, incorporation requirements and regional allocation conditions are n/a.

Offerings / Benefits

  • INR 2 crore total prize pool.
  • A structured 100-day innovation journey.
  • Support for progressing concepts into tested prototypes.
  • Mentorship, validation and possible institutional support for shortlisted solutions.
  • The distribution of the prize pool among participants is n/a.

Sectors supported

Real-world challenges contributing to public service, sustainable development, technology innovation and nation-building. Exact challenge statements should be confirmed on the program portal.

Selection process

  • Applicants submit proposals in the prescribed format. Shortlisted ideas are expected to receive development support and progress through prototype, testing and final evaluation stages. Detailed scoring criteria are n/a.

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