Innovia — Mizoram University Innovation Challenge
A programme by MZU Incubation Centre
A student innovation challenge for Mizoram University and its affiliated colleges; no new edition is announced.
At a glance
| Best for | Students of Mizoram University and its affiliated colleges |
|---|---|
| Stage | Idea |
| Format | In person |
| Run with | MZU Entrepreneurship Development Centre, Mizoram University Institution's Innovation Council |
About Innovia — Mizoram University Innovation Challenge
An innovation challenge for students of Mizoram University and its affiliated colleges, run to surface ideas that address local and regional problems. It is between editions: the last finale was held in February 2025 with twelve finalist teams, and nothing is currently open.
What you get
- Mentoring from outside experts for shortlisted teams, ahead of the final
- Prizes in undergraduate and postgraduate categories, and a special category for social impact
- Entries judged viable as businesses may be taken forward for incubation at the centre, where they can use its research and prototyping facilities
Who can apply
- Students of Mizoram University and its affiliated colleges only
- Individuals or teams of up to five people
How selection works: teams submit a written project proposal; proposals are assessed and a shortlist goes through to the next round; shortlisted teams get mentoring to sharpen the idea; the final is a presentation to a panel of judges followed by questions. Judges weigh originality, how practical and feasible the solution is, how clearly it is presented, and whether it could scale.
How to apply: entries open when an edition is announced, through a downloadable application form on the challenge page with a named coordinator. Watch the centre's news page, or ask the office.