The Anveshana National Level Prototype Competition 2026, a National Level Innovation Challenge, is hosted by the Institution’s Innovation Council of BMSIT&M (IIC BMSIT&M) and BMS Innovation Centre and Entrepreneurship Park (BICEP) at BMS Institute of Technology and Management (BMSIT&M), Bengaluru. This event aims to inspire innovative ideas, foster entrepreneurial spirit, and provide a platform for innovators to transform their concepts into tangible solutions. Industrial experts will evaluate the projects, and the best-performing teams will win attractive prizes.

Eligibility Protocol:
Open To: Students, faculty members, and research scholars associated with any recognized institution in India.

Team Composition:
Size: Minimum 1 member, Maximum 4 members.
Formation Rule: Teams may consist of any combination of individuals (students, faculty, or mixed) provided that all members belong to the same institution/organization.
Strict Prohibition: Cross-institutional teams are not allowed. A participant can be part of only one team.

Registration Guidelines:
Method: Online submission via the Unstop platform.
Submission Limit: Exactly one registration per team.
Procedure:
The Team Leader registers the team.
Team members are added by the Leader after the initial registration.
Teammate Finding: Applicants seeking members may use the designated teammates_finder group.
*Compliance: *Incomplete data or missed deadlines result in automatic disqualification.

Competition Tracks:
Teams must identify with one of the following 7 domain tracks. Track Prizes are awarded based on these categories:

Health, Life and Human Safety
-Energy, Climate & Environmental Systems
-Mobility, Infrastructure & Built Environment
-Industry, Manufacturing & Automation
-Digital, Economic & Information Systems
-Agriculture, Food & Biological Production Systems
-Open Innovation

Competition Roadmap & Elimination:
This competition operates on a funnel system. Decisions made by the evaluators at every stage are final and binding.

Phase 1: PPT Submission
Requirement: Submission of a PowerPoint Presentation (PPT).
Constraint: Maximum of 7 slides.
Mandatory Content: The PPT must cover exactly these 6 points:
-Problem & Evidence
-Proposed Solution & Differentiation
-System Architecture / Design
-Prototype Status
-Feasibility, Cost & Impact
-Execution Plan
Assessment: Evaluated by domain experts based on content quality and adherence to the structure above.
Outcome: Qualification or Elimination. (No prizes awarded in this round).

Phase 2: Virtual Presentation (Semi-Finals)
*Selection: *Approximately 100 teams advance from Phase 1.
Activity: Virtual presentation of the idea.
Liability: Teams bear 100% responsibility for network stability and device reliability.
Consequence: Network interruptions or technical failures during the slot may lead to disqualification.
Outcome: Top 50 teams are shortlisted for the Final Round.

Phase 3: Prototype Competition (Finals)
Location: On-campus at BMSIT&M, Bengaluru.
Activity: Physical demonstration of the functional prototype.
Assessment: Jury evaluation and Prototype Exhibition(Parallel sessions).
Criteria: Innovation, Functionality, and Presentation.

Evaluation Metrics:
Entries will be judged strictly on the following parameters:

Innovation: Originality and relevance of the core idea.
Technical Feasibility: Practicality and potential for real-world implementation.
Impact Potential: Value addition to society or specific target users.
Presentation: Clarity, persuasiveness, and communication skills.

Zero-Tolerance Policies:
*Disqualification: *Any deviation from the guidelines (e.g., exceeding slide limits), late reporting, or incomplete submissions leads to immediate disqualification.
Liability: BMSIT&M is not responsible for technical glitches on the participant's end during virtual rounds or inconveniences caused by non-compliance with rules.
*Final Authority: *The decisions of the evaluators and the jury are absolute and cannot be challenged.