Call for Proposals

* A national flagship initiative call launched by the Department of Science and Technology (DST) in execution with the National Innovation Foundation (NIF) to foster creative thinking and scientific temper among school students.
* The scheme invites recognized schools to nominate up to 5 original innovative ideas from students enrolled in Classes VI to XII.
* Submitted innovations should address everyday challenges through creative technological advancements, new machines, tools, gadgets, or process improvements .
* Selected proposals receive national recognition, financial awards, mentoring, and support for prototype development.

• Students enrolled in Classes VI to XII across recognized public and private schools in India.
• Each eligible school can submit a maximum of 5 student nominations through its designated institutional portal login.