Innovation
INSPIRE-MANAK Student Innovation Nominations
Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India, with National Innovation Foundation – India (NIF)
A national innovation scheme encouraging original science- and society-focused ideas from school students. Schools can nominate students’ best ideas or innovations through the INSPIRE-MANAK website.
Who can apply
Students studying in Classes 6 to 12. Schools may nominate up to five original ideas or innovations, including a maximum of two ideas from students in Classes 11 or 12 who are in the Science stream.
Why explore it
Opportunity to develop and showcase an original science- or society-focused innovation through a national student innovation scheme.
What you will need
- Nomination must be submitted by a school through the INSPIRE-MANAK website.
- Each school can nominate up to five best original ideas or innovations.
- A maximum of two nominations may be from students in Classes 11 or 12 who are in the Science stream.
For parents
Dates, fees and eligibility can change. Confirm the latest details with the organiser before applying.
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Last checked 25 Sept 2026