The Anveshana National Level Prototype Competition 2026, a National Level Innovation Challenge, is hosted by the Institution’s Innovation Council of BMSIT&M (IIC BMSIT&M) and BMS Innovation Centre and Entrepreneurship Park (BICEP) at BMS Institute of Technology and Management (BMSIT&M), Bengaluru. This event aims to inspire innovative ideas, foster entrepreneurial spirit, and provide a platform for innovators to transform their concepts into tangible solutions. Industrial experts will evaluate the projects, and the best-performing teams will win attractive prizes. **Eligibility Protocol:** *Open To:* Students, faculty members, and research scholars associated with any recognized institution in India. **Team Composition:** *Size:* Minimum 1 member, Maximum 4 members. *Formation Rule:* Teams may consist of any combination of individuals (students, faculty, or mixed) provided that all members belong to the same institution/organization. *Strict Prohibition:* Cross-institutional teams are not allowed. A participant can be part of only one team. **Registration Guidelines:** *Method:* Online submission via the Unstop platform. Submission Limit: Exactly one registration per team. *Procedure:* The Team Leader registers the team. Team members are added by the Leader after the initial registration. *Teammate Finding:* Applicants seeking members may use the designated teammates_finder group. *Compliance: *Incomplete data or missed deadlines result in automatic disqualification. **Competition Tracks:** Teams must identify with one of the following 7 domain tracks. Track Prizes are awarded based on these categories: *Health, Life and Human Safety -Energy, Climate & Environmental Systems -Mobility, Infrastructure & Built Environment -Industry, Manufacturing & Automation -Digital, Economic & Information Systems -Agriculture, Food & Biological Production Systems -Open Innovation* **Competition Roadmap & Elimination:** This competition operates on a funnel system. Decisions made by the evaluators at every stage are final and binding. ***Phase 1:*** PPT Submission *Requirement:* Submission of a PowerPoint Presentation (PPT). *Constraint:* Maximum of 7 slides. *Mandatory Content:* The PPT must cover exactly these 6 points: -Problem & Evidence -Proposed Solution & Differentiation -System Architecture / Design -Prototype Status -Feasibility, Cost & Impact -Execution Plan *Assessment:* Evaluated by domain experts based on content quality and adherence to the structure above. Outcome: Qualification or Elimination. (No prizes awarded in this round). ***Phase 2:*** Virtual Presentation (Semi-Finals) *Selection: *Approximately 100 teams advance from Phase 1. *Activity:* Virtual presentation of the idea. *Liability:* Teams bear 100% responsibility for network stability and device reliability. *Consequence:* Network interruptions or technical failures during the slot may lead to disqualification. *Outcome:* Top 50 teams are shortlisted for the Final Round. ***Phase 3:*** Prototype Competition (Finals) *Location:* On-campus at BMSIT&M, Bengaluru. *Activity:* Physical demonstration of the functional prototype. *Assessment:* Jury evaluation and Prototype Exhibition(Parallel sessions). *Criteria:* Innovation, Functionality, and Presentation. **Evaluation Metrics:** Entries will be judged strictly on the following parameters: *Innovation:* Originality and relevance of the core idea. *Technical Feasibility:* Practicality and potential for real-world implementation. *Impact Potential:* Value addition to society or specific target users. *Presentation:* Clarity, persuasiveness, and communication skills. **Zero-Tolerance Policies:** *Disqualification: *Any deviation from the guidelines (e.g., exceeding slide limits), late reporting, or incomplete submissions leads to immediate disqualification. *Liability:* BMSIT&M is not responsible for technical glitches on the participant's end during virtual rounds or inconveniences caused by non-compliance with rules. *Final Authority: *The decisions of the evaluators and the jury are absolute and cannot be challenged.