Odisha School Innovation Challenge (OSIC) 2026
Innovations for Samruddha Odisha
ନବ ସୃଜନତା ଗଢିବ, ସମୃଦ୍ଧ ଓଡ଼ିଶା
Odisha School Innovation Challenge is a state-level innovation challenge for Odisha's school students, where young innovators turn real-world problems into working prototypes — showcased at a Grand Finale in Bhubaneswar.
ଆତ୍ମନିର୍ଭର ଭାରତ, ବିକଶିତ ଓଡ଼ିଶାର ଆହ୍ୱାନ
📣 OSIC 2026 Applications Open! 🚀 Submission Deadline: 30 September 2026 • Grand Finale on 15 November 2026 in Bhubaneswar • Over 100+ Applications Received across 30 Districts!
Why OSIC 2026?
Empowering school innovators across Odisha with mentorship, funding, state recognition, and world-class Fab Lab incubator support.
Open to All Schools
ATL and Non-ATL schools across Odisha — every student from Class 6 to 10 gets an equal opportunity to innovate.
SDG-Aligned Innovation
Align your project with official UN Sustainable Development Goals to solve real-world community challenges.
Rewards & Recognition
Grant funding support, enrolment in AIC-NITF Pre-Incubation Program, trophies, certificates, & media spotlight.
Prototype-First Approach
Unlike paper competitions, OSIC empowers students to convert raw ideas into working prototypes & Fab Lab hardware.
Mentorship Access
Direct 1-on-1 guidance from 50+ industry experts, IIT/NIT mentors spanning AI, IoT, robotics, and design thinking.
Innovation Pipeline
Building Odisha's self-sustaining pipeline of young student entrepreneurs, incubators, and state problem-solvers.
Pick Your UN SDG Theme
All team projects must align with one of the official UN Sustainable Development Goals for OSIC 2026.
State-Level School Innovation Challenge
Everything you need to know about OSIC 2026 participation, eligibility, selection mechanism, and incubator support.
Eligibility & Team Format
Open to all schools across Odisha. Form a student innovation team and solve real-world SDG challenges.
- All students from both ATL and Non-ATL schools.
- Students must be in Class 6, 7, 8, 9, or 10.
- Teams of strictly 3 students (1 Leader + 2 Members), all from the same school.
- Each student can be part of only one team; 1 application per team.
- Every team needs a Mentor Teacher from their school.
3-Stage Evaluation
Fair and transparent multi-stage review process by expert jury panel.
- 1Idea Canvas SubmissionSubmit PDF canvas + optional prototype video
- 2Jury Scrutiny (5 Criteria)Innovation,Feasibility, Impact, Presentation
- 3Grand Finale ShowcasePhysical product demo at Bhubaneswar
Programme Timeline
Follow the official OSIC 2026 roadmap from initial application to the Grand Finale in Bhubaneswar.
Call for Applications Opens
Online application portal opens for all student innovation teams & mentor teachers across Odisha.
Virtual Road Show
Statewide virtual webinar & guidance session for participating schools, student innovators, and mentors.
Application Close
Final deadline to complete team application, upload Idea Canvas PDF, and submit prototype images & video link.
Results & Shortlist Announced
Official announcement of Top shortlisted student innovation teams selected for state jury review.
Grand Finale Showcase
Physical prototype demonstration, live jury pitching, award ceremony, and incubation onboarding in Bhubaneswar.
Supported By & Key Ecosystem Partners
Awards & Recognition
Participation certificates shall be provided to all teams participating in OSIC 2026.
Funding support, awards, enrolment into AIC-NITF's Pre-Incubation Program.
Enrolment in the Pre-Incubation Program with certificates of excellence.
State-level recognition, trophies, certificates, media coverage.
Participation certificates and access to AIC-NITF's innovation network and Fab Lab.
Don't Miss Out — Turn Your Idea into Reality!
Form your school team, select an SDG theme, and submit your project pitch before the countdown ends.