Opportunity brief
Overview
Explore • Innovate • Create
Do you have an idea that can solve a real-world problem? Have you built a science model, developed a technology-based solution, or created an innovative project? Here is your opportunity to showcase your creativity!
The School-Level Project Exhibition at HIMOVATION 2026 invites school students to present their ideas, working models, experiments and innovative projects before an expert panel and fellow participants. Organized by the School of Science & Technology (SST), Swami Rama Himalayan University (SRHU), Dehradun, the exhibition aims to encourage scientific curiosity, creativity, critical thinking and problem-solving among young learners.
Students from all academic streams are welcome—Science, Commerce, Humanities, Arts and other streams. Whether your interest lies in science, technology, sustainability, social innovation, business ideas or creative problem-solving, this is your platform to turn your ideas into something meaningful.
Event Details
- Event: School-Level Project Exhibition
- Festival: HIMOVATION 2026 – Annual National Technical Festival
- Date: 28 November 2026
- Mode: Offline / On-Campus
- Venue: School of Science & Technology, Swami Rama Himalayan University, Dehradun
- Eligibility: School students studying up to Class XII, from any academic stream
- Team Size: 1–3 students per project
- Registration Fee: No registration fee
- Prize Pool: ₹15,000 – 1st, ₹8,000 – 2nd, ₹5,000 – 3rd, Additional 2 best innovator awards
Who Can Participate?
- Students studying in Classes VIII to XII, from any academic stream.
- Students with an interest in innovation, creativity, experimentation, design, technology or real-world problem-solving.
- Individual participants or teams of 1–3 students.
- Each participating school must nominate a teacher or authorized representative to accompany its students and coordinate with the organizers.
What Can You Showcase?
Students may present projects, models, prototypes or experiments in areas such as:
- Science and scientific experiments
- Artificial Intelligence and emerging technologies
- Robotics, electronics and computing
- Environmental protection and sustainability
- Renewable energy and climate action
- Agriculture, healthcare and social innovation
- Business ideas, creative solutions and community problem-solving
- Any other original project demonstrating innovation and practical thinking
These are suggested areas, not restrictive categories. Students are encouraged to bring forward original ideas from their own interests and academic backgrounds.
Exhibition & Evaluation Process
- Online Registration: Register through Unstop and provide the required student, school and project details.
- Project Preparation: Prepare your project, model, prototype or demonstration for presentation at the university.
- On-Campus Check-in: Report to the venue with your project and complete the required formalities.
- Project Display: Present your project to the judges and visitors, explaining the idea, its purpose and how it works.
- Evaluation: Projects will be assessed by the designated judging panel.
- Recognition: Results will be announced, and awards or certificates will be provided as per the organizers' criteria.
Evaluation Criteria
Projects may be evaluated on the basis of:
- Originality and creativity
- Understanding of the problem or concept
- Innovation and practical application
- Scientific reasoning or technical implementation, wherever applicable
- Potential social, environmental or community impact
- Quality of the demonstration and clarity of presentation
- Ability of students to explain their own work and answer questions
Why Participate?
- Showcase your talent beyond the classroom.
- Present your ideas before an expert panel.
- Develop confidence, communication and presentation skills.
- Connect with students who share your curiosity and interests.
- Gain exposure to a university-level technical festival.
- Get an opportunity to receive recognition for your creativity and innovation.
Important Instructions
- Participation is open only to eligible school students studying up to Class XII.
- Students from all academic streams may participate.
- Each project may be presented by 1–3 students.
- A teacher or authorized school representative must accompany the participating students.
- Participants must provide accurate registration and project information.
- Projects should be original or appropriately acknowledge any external material used.
- Participants must follow the instructions of the organizing committee and maintain discipline on campus.
- Participants should bring the equipment and materials required for their demonstrations, subject to the safety instructions issued by the organizers.
- The final schedule, project setup instructions and other event-specific directions will be communicated by the organizing committee.
Organized By
- School of Science & Technology (SST)
Swami Rama Himalayan University (SRHU), Dehradun
Your Ideas. Your Innovation. Your Future.
Bring your curiosity, showcase your creativity and let your ideas make an impact at HIMOVATION 2026!