Indradhanu: PCCOE International Grand Challenge 2026
By Pimpri Chinchwad College of Engineering (PCCOE), Pune
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Quick Answer
A multi-round innovation challenge for STEM students, hosted by PCCOE Pune — ₹2 Lakh prize pool plus trophies.
- Funding amount
- Up to ₹2 Lakhs
- Funding type
- Competition
- Provider
- Pimpri Chinchwad College of Engineering (PCCOE), Pune
- Application deadline
- Closed
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Results & next round
Applications for this round closed on 10 September 2026. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by Pimpri Chinchwad College of Engineering (PCCOE), Pune. Official links are listed under Sources below.
We update this page when results are published, and when the next round opens.
About this competition
Indradhanu: PCCOE International Grand Challenge 2026 is a multi-round innovation competition organised by Pimpri Chinchwad College of Engineering (PCCOE), Pune. The challenge invites undergraduate and postgraduate students enrolled in Engineering or other STEM programs to propose and develop solutions across various domains.
Who Should Apply Open exclusively to students currently enrolled in Engineering UG, PG, or other STEM programs. Teams must include a mentor (faculty or industry professional) who does not count toward the team size.
Format & Timeline The competition runs from July 1, 2026 to February 15, 2027, with multiple rounds. Registration closes on September 10, 2026. Teams must register on both Unstop and the official IGC website, then submit a PDF/PPT on their chosen topic via the team dashboard. Successful first-round submissions earn e-certificates; finalists and winners receive physical certificates.
Prizes 1st Prize: ₹1,00,000 + Trophy 2nd Rank: ₹60,000 + Trophy 3rd Prize: ₹40,000 + Trophy Total cash prize pool: ₹2,00,000.
Eligibility Teams of 2–5 members (plus a mentor). All members must be enrolled in a STEM program. A signed No Objection Certificate (NOC) is required for subsequent rounds.
How to Apply Register on Unstop, then complete the process on the official IGC website (pccoeigc.com). No registration fee.
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Organizers
Organizer
Pimpri Chinchwad College of Engineering (PCCOE), Pune
Prizes & Awards
- Amount
- Up to ₹2 Lakhs
What You Get
Cash prizes go to the top three teams at the end of the multi-round challenge: ₹1,00,000 for 1st Prize, ₹60,000 for 2nd Rank, and ₹40,000 for 3rd Prize — a ₹2,00,000 total prize pool. Each of the top three teams also receives a trophy. In addition to the cash, teams that clear the first round earn e-certificates, while finalists and winners receive physical certificates.
How to apply
Four steps from draft to disbursement — one action each.
- 1
Submit on the official portal
Use the official application link and verify all details before final submission.
- 2
Follow up
Reach out 5–7 days after submitting to confirm receipt and ask about the review timeline.
