Guidelines
Rules and guidelines for InnoTech26
Everything you need before you register: who can take part, how teams work, the eight categories and what you can win.
Who can participate
InnoTech26 is open to students of KIET, students of other colleges and school students. KIET teams compete at the department level first; teams from other colleges and schools go straight to the Grand Finale on 30 October 2026.
| Rule | KIET Students | Other Colleges | School Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sign in with | Official @kiet.edu Google account | Any Google account | Any Google account |
| Categories | Any one of the eight | Any one of the eight | Any one of the eight |
| Team | 2 to 5 KIET students, any branch | 2 to 5 students of the same college | 2 to 5 students of the same school |
| Route | Department round, then Grand Finale | Directly to the Grand Finale | Directly to the Grand Finale |
| Competes for | Department and institute prizes | Institute level prizes | Best School Project/Poster |
How to register
Every student registers on their own first. The team leader then builds the team from their account.
- 1
Create your account
Every student registers individually and completes their profile.
- 2
Form a team
The team leader creates a team and picks one category.
- 3
Add members
The leader shares an invite link on WhatsApp or anywhere else; teammates open it and join with the team code.
- 4
Submit the team
Once 2 to 5 members have joined, the leader submits and the team is locked.
Team rules
- 1A team has 2 to 5 members.
- 2All members must be from the same college or school.
- 3KIET teams can have members from different courses and branches. The team belongs to the leader's department.
- 4A team can register for only one category.
- 5A student can be part of only one team.
- 6Once a team is submitted, members and category cannot be changed.
- 7If any member withdraws, the team is not considered further.
- 8KIET students must register with their official @kiet.edu email.
- 9There is no registration fee. No reimbursement is given for project materials.
The eight categories
Each team registers for exactly one category. Sub-topics are guidelines, and new ideas are always welcome.
Smart Solutions, Smarter Society
ProjectSoftware projects that make everyday services smarter.
- Web Services and Applications
- APIs and Utilities
- Mobile Applications
- E-Support and Chatbots
- Bioinformatics and Healthcare Solutions
AI Solutions for Automation
ProjectAI-driven projects that automate decisions and processes.
- AI Support and Intelligent Solutions
- Agentic AI and Automation
- Generative AI and LLM Applications
- AI-Based Decision Support Systems
- Intelligent Process Automation
Automation and Robotics
ProjectIoT, embedded systems and robotics built for the real world.
- IoT-Based Applications
- Robotics Solutions
- IR and Sensor-Based Applications
- Smart Manufacturing and Industrial Automation
- Image Processing and Computer Vision
- NLP-Based Intelligent Systems
From Concept to Reality
ProjectEmerging technology and hardware taken from idea to prototype.
- Drone Solutions
- Space Technology Solutions
- Electric Vehicle (EV) Solutions
- Medical Devices
- Green Energy and Clean Technology
Start Small, Scale Big, Sustain Always
PosterStart-up ideas and business solutions presented as posters.
- Start-up Ideas
- Marketing Solutions
- Productivity and Production Solutions
- Revenue Generation Solutions
- Economic Growth and Business Solutions
- Registered Firms and MSME Solutions
Gen Z to Budding Innovators
ProjectFirst year onlyPrototypes and innovative solutions built entirely by first-year students.
- Working prototypes on any theme
- Innovative solutions to real problems
- All team members must be first-year students
Creative Visions for a Sustainable Future
PosterCreative ideas, posters and models for a better society.
- Civic Sense and Moral Values
- Humanity, Ethics, and Social Responsibility
- Infrastructure and Architectural Designs
- Smart Classrooms, Homes, Buildings, Cities and EVs
- Social and Environmental Solutions
- Green Energy and Sustainable Development
- Ideas without Software or Hardware Implementation
CyberShield
ProjectSecure, trustworthy and quantum-safe technology.
- Threat and Intrusion Detection, Malware Analysis, Forensics
- Privacy-preserving and Explainable AI
- Post-quantum Cryptography and QKD
- Blockchain, Identity and Authentication
- Cybercrime and Fraud Prevention
- AI and Quantum-enabled Security
Prizes
Cash prizes worth ₹3.4 lakh+ from a prize pool of ₹5 lakh+. Winners also receive trophies and certificates, and every participant receives an e-certificate.
| Institute level (₹1,00,000 pool, per category) | 1st | 2nd |
|---|---|---|
| Project CategoriesCategories 1, 2, 3, 4, 6 and 8 | ₹8,000 | ₹5,000 |
| Poster CategoriesCategories 5 and 7 | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 |
| Best School ProjectSchool project or poster | ₹5,000 | ₹3,000 |
Department level, 1st position (₹2,38,000 prize pool)
- Categories 1, 2, 3, 4, 6 and 8₹2,000
- Categories 5 and 7₹1,000
Awarded in each of the 17 departments. No reimbursement is given for project materials.
Important dates
- 3 Oct 2026Registrations OpenIndividual registration begins. Team leaders can start forming teams.
- 12 Oct 2026Registrations CloseLast day to register and submit your team. Teams are locked after submission.
- 22 - 24 Oct 2026Department LevelKIET teams are evaluated by faculty from other departments using common rubrics.
- 26 Oct 2026Finalists DeclaredDepartment finalists are announced for the institute level finale.
- 30 Oct 2026Grand FinaleInstitute level exhibition, external jury evaluation and prize distribution.