CiiA Conference 2026 (Innovations Exhibition, Workshop & Awards)

The CiiA Conference (Creative Ideas & Innovations in Action) is an initiative aimed at fostering innovation among students and innovators in fields such as Engineering, Pharma, Bio, and Chemical Technology.

It serves as a platform for both formal innovators and non-formal innovators (including school/college dropouts) to showcase their innovative projects. The event includes the CiiA Innovations Exhibition, a Workshop on Innovation Ideation, and the CiiA Innovation Awards.

Key highlights include:

• Fund-Quest for Startups & Pitching: A dedicated component for exhibiting startups to seek funding and pitch their ideas to venture capitalists, investors, and industry leaders. Cash prizes of up to ₹1,50,000 are specifically offered in the Startup category.
• Awards and Recognition: Participants compete for cash rewards, the prestigious CiiA Trophy, and a Certificate of Excellence.
• Exposure and Networking: Innovators get exposure to industry experts, MSMEs, startups, research institutions, potential investors, and corporate marketers.
• Categories: Innovation submissions are accepted in categories for Technology Institutions, Pharma/Bio/Chemical Technology, Startups, and JUGAD (pre-academic) & Professional (post-academic) Innovators.
• Free Entry: The event is free of charge for participants (innovators, students, mentors, IIC Staff), supported by the BS Marshalls Foundation and Marshalls Wallcovering Group.
• Workshops: A workshop on Idea Generation & Innovation Development is also part of the event.