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AI & EMERGING TECHNOLOGY
AI, ML, robotics, software and emerging technologies.
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StudentStreet presentsEst. 2026
NEXTGEN
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India's Student Innovation & Entrepreneurship Challenge 2026
Build. Validate. Impact.
A national platform for India's school and college students to showcase ideas, startups, research, technology and real-world impact.
Classes 8–12 • Undergraduate Students • India • Solo & Teams
₹25,000
Total cash prizes
TOP 10
National recognition
LOR
For top 10
INTERNSHIP
Opportunities
01 / THE CHALLENGE
BUILD SOMETHING THAT MATTERS.
StudentStreet NEXTGEN 100 is built for students who are not waiting until graduation to build.
Whether you are developing an AI product, conducting research, launching a startup, solving a social problem, or turning an idea into a prototype, NEXTGEN 100 gives you a platform to put your work on a national stage.
02 / EXPLORE
WHAT ARE YOU BUILDING?
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ENTREPRENEURSHIP & STARTUPS
Products, ventures, businesses and entrepreneurial solutions.
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SCIENCE & RESEARCH
Scientific research, engineering, experiments and deep tech.
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SOCIAL IMPACT
Education, healthcare, accessibility, livelihoods and communities.
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SUSTAINABILITY
Climate, environment, energy, agriculture and sustainable development.
06
CREATIVE INNOVATION
Design, creative technology, media and unconventional solutions.
03 / ELIGIBILITY
FROM CLASSROOM TO CAMPUS.
SCHOOL TRACK
CLASSES 8–12
Age 13–18 approximately
Students studying in India
COLLEGE TRACK
UNDERGRADUATE
Students studying in India
Age up to 24
TEAM SIZE
1–4 MEMBERS
INTER-SCHOOL
ALLOWED
INTER-COLLEGE
ALLOWED
INTERDISCIPLINARY
ALLOWED
INTER-SPECIALIZATION
ALLOWED
SOLO
ALLOWED
04 / THE JOURNEY
FROM IDEA TO IMPACT.
DISCOVER
1–10 NOVEMBER 2026
Submit your project, idea, startup, research or innovation.
NEXTGEN 100
15 NOVEMBER 2026
Top 100 participants/teams advance.
BUILD SPRINT
16–22 NOVEMBER 2026
A 7-day sprint to improve, validate or demonstrate your work.
TOP 25
26 NOVEMBER 2026
The strongest projects advance to the final pitch.
FINAL PITCH
29–30 NOVEMBER 2026
5-minute pitch + 5-minute jury Q&A.
GRAND FINALE
6 DECEMBER 2026
The final awards and recognition.
05 / EVALUATION
WE DON'T JUST LOOK AT THE IDEA.
PROBLEM SIGNIFICANCE
INNOVATION & ORIGINALITY
EXECUTION / PROTOTYPE
IMPACT / VALIDATION
TECHNICAL / RESEARCH DEPTH
SCALABILITY
COMMUNICATION
TOTAL
100%
School and college submissions are evaluated with consideration for educational stage and available resources.
06 / RECOGNITION
BUILD IT.
BE RECOGNIZED.
₹25,000
Total cash prize pool
1ST
₹12,000
2ND
₹8,000
3RD
₹5,000
TOP 10 FINALISTS
THE FINAL TEN.
01StudentStreet NEXTGEN 100 recognition
02Letter of Recommendation
03Internship opportunity through StudentStreet
04Finalist certificate
05Opportunity to showcase their work
Internship opportunities are subject to role availability, eligibility and selection where applicable.
MORE THAN A COMPETITION.
NATIONAL RECOGNITION
Put your work on a national student platform.
INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Explore opportunities through StudentStreet.
LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION
Top 10 finalists receive an LOR.
CASH PRIZES
₹25,000 total cash prize pool.
SHOWCASE YOUR WORK
Present your project to the StudentStreet jury and ecosystem.
07 / FAQ
QUESTIONS,
ANSWERED.
01Who can participate?
Students in Classes 8–12 and undergraduate college students studying in India, within the stated age eligibility.
02Can I participate individually?
Yes. Solo participation is allowed.
03Can students from different colleges form a team?
Yes. Inter-college teams are allowed.
04Can students from different specializations participate together?
Yes. Interdisciplinary and inter-specialization teams are encouraged.
05Can I submit an existing startup or project?
Yes. Existing startups, products, research projects, prototypes and initiatives are welcome.
06Do I need a working prototype?
No. Projects may range from early-stage ideas to operating products. However, evidence of execution and validation may strengthen a submission.
07What is the team size?
1–4 participants.
08What do the Top 10 receive?
Recognition, Letter of Recommendation, finalist certificate and internship opportunities subject to eligibility and availability.
09What is the cash prize pool?
₹25,000 total, distributed as ₹12,000 for first place, ₹8,000 for second place and ₹5,000 for third place.
10Is participation free?
Yes. Registration is free.
THE NEXT GENERATION BUILDS HERE.
YOUR IDEA DESERVES
A STAGE.
Build something meaningful.
Validate it.
Put it in front of the people who matter.
Registrations close 31 October 2026.