IIT Kanpur Launches Innovation Challenge with Rs 1.5 Lakh Prize
IIT Kanpur announced an innovation challenge that offers a cash prize of Rs 1.5 lakh to the winning startup idea, according to the source. The competition aims to spur entrepreneurial thinking among students and external participants, encouraging novel solutions across technology sectors.

Entrants are expected to submit detailed proposals that will be evaluated by a panel of IIT faculty and industry experts. The prize money is earmarked to support prototype development and market entry for the selected idea.
What to watch: winning concept and potential commercial rollout.
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