Vishwakarma Awards 2026–27

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Vishwakarma Awards is India’s national hardware innovation challenge for STEM and Design students. Participants work in multidisciplinary teams to solve real-world problems, build functional hardware prototypes, receive expert mentorship, and present their solutions to a national jury.

What every entrant gets

You keep these whether or not you place.

Participation certificate
Get a verifiable certificate the moment you submit your work.

Overview

Vishwakarma Awards 2026–27 offers students a six-month journey from idea to working prototype. Participants can explore multiple ideas, apply across different themes, and be part of multiple teams. The challenge covers health, assistive technology, AI in hardware and manufacturing, sustainable energy, sustainable mining, sustainable cities, resilience, diagnostics, and next-generation human-computer interaction. Teams will receive mentorship from IIT Indore, IIT Hyderabad, and Ashoka University. The Assistive Solutions and Inclusive Living theme is supported by EnAble India.

The brief

Objective

Build a meaningful and functional hardware solution for a real-world problem under one of the official Vishwakarma Awards themes.

Innovation Themes IIT Indore Health Tech Assistive Solutions AI in Hardware and Manufacturing IIT Hyderabad Sustainable Energy Sustainable Mining Sustainable Cities Ashoka University Physical AI for Resilience and Frontline Response Frontier Diagnostics: The Next Vital Signs HCI 2.0: Designing Interaction Beyond Chat Expected Solution

Participants should:

Identify a meaningful real-world problem Develop a practical hardware-based solution Build a working prototype Test and improve the prototype Collaborate across disciplines Present the final solution to a national jury

The solution must have a significant hardware component and be demonstrable during the final stage.

Deliverables

Proposed solution document
No PPT or video is required at the application stage.
Design Specification: Design proposal deck, Technical specifications, Proposed architecture, Hardware components, Expected working process
Prototype Submission: Working hardware prototype, Three-minute prototype video, Updated presentation deck, Explanation of the solution and its impact
Semi-Final Presentation: A five-minute virtual presentation with a prototype demonstration.
Final Presentation: Functional physical prototype, Final pitch, Live demonstration, Problem-solution impact, Future scalability and application

Evaluation criteria

Problem relevance and real-world impact
Innovation and originality
Hardware functionality
Technical feasibility
Prototype quality
Design and usability
Testing and validation
Scalability and sustainability
Multidisciplinary collaboration
Presentation and communication
Potential for practical implementation

Frequently asked questions

Who can participate?
Teams of 2–5 students from recognised STEM and Design colleges or universities across India.
Are multidisciplinary teams allowed?
Yes. Multidisciplinary teams are encouraged.
Can students participate in multiple teams?
Yes. Participants can apply with multiple ideas, across multiple themes, and participate in multiple teams.
What type of projects are eligible?
Projects must solve a real-world problem and include a significant hardware component.
Is a working prototype required during application?
No. The initial application requires a written problem statement and proposed solution.
When is the application deadline?
20 September 2026.

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Prizes are offered and awarded by Other platform, not by Wooble. Amounts shown are as stated by the host and may include the host’s own valuation of non-cash items. Who places, how and when a prize is paid, and any tax or deduction, are between the winner and the host. A challenge may close, change or be withdrawn before results are declared.