Seva First Innovation Challenge

🚀 Seva First Innovation Challenge

About Seva First Innovation Challenge

As part of the "Sewa Sankalp Abhiyan", a nationwide public outreach campaign being organized to mark the birthday of Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and his 25 years in public life, Haryana is set to launch the SEWA First Innovation Challenge to harness the innovative potential of its citizens. The Innovation Challenge aligns with the Innovation Module envisaged under Seva Sankalp Abhiyan and aims to promote a culture of creativity, problem-solving, and citizen participation.

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Vision

To foster a deep-rooted culture of innovation and empower talented individuals and enterprises to contribute towards Haryana's transformation through impactful, sustainable, and scalable solutions that address urgent public and industrial challenges.

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Mission

To provide a transparent, accessible, digital platform bridging innovators with state departments, academia, and industry leaders. We support entrepreneurship and live demonstration opportunities with zero fees.

Open For Everyone

Who Can Participate?

An inclusive, multidisciplinary platform open to innovators from all backgrounds across Haryana.

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Student

College, polytechnic & university students with bold, fresh technological and creative ideas.

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Startup

Early-stage & scaling ventures building disruptive products, technologies, and business models.

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Professional

Domain experts, engineers, tech leaders, and corporate practitioners solving practical industry bottlenecks.

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Innovator

Grassroots inventors, independent problem-solvers, and creative thinkers with working prototypes.

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Researcher

Academicians, scientists, faculty, and research scholars translating lab discovery into public impact.

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Citizen

Active citizens, community leaders, and local residents passionate about civic improvement.

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Others

Any enthusiast, NGO, or self-help group with vision and passion to drive positive change.

Application Workflow

Four Steps from Idea to State Recognition

A transparent, guided journey designed to support and celebrate innovative minds across Haryana.

Registration and Login

Enter your mobile number, verify via instant OTP, and generate your unique Participant Registration ID.

Submit Idea Proposal

Select your challenge sector, outline your problem & solution, and upload your project brief or presentation.

Jury Evaluation

Domain experts, mentors, and departmental officers review submissions for innovation, feasibility, and impact.

Rewards and Recognition

The Shortlisted Startups will get an opportunity to present their ideas to the State level jury and the winners will recieve rewards and recognition.

Awards and Recognition

To recognize and reward outstanding performance:

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One top performer from each district will be awarded a cash prize of ₹1,00,000.

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The three best performers across all applicants will be awarded a cash prize of ₹5,00,000 each in recognition of their exceptional solution and overall excellence.

Got Questions?

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Seva First Innovation Challenge?

The Seva First Innovation Challenge is a platform that identifies, promotes, and supports innovative ideas, products, technologies, and solutions developed by startups, innovators, professionals, MSMEs, and grassroots entrepreneurs. The initiative aims to showcase impactful innovations with the potential to contribute to India's development.

Who can participate in the Challenge?

The Challenge is open to:

Student
Startup
Professional
Innovator
Researcher
Citizen
Others

Is there any registration fee?

No. Registration and participation in the Seva First Innovation Challenge is free.

How can I apply?

Participants can register and submit their applications through the official portal by:

Creating an account
Completing the application form
Providing details of their innovation
Uploading supporting documents, images, videos, or presentations (if applicable)

What types of innovations are eligible?

Innovations from diverse sectors may be considered, including:

Agriculture & Rural Development
Healthcare & Biotechnology
Education & Skill Development
Environment, Sustainability & Climate Action
Smart Cities & Urban Development
Information Technology & Digital Transformation
Manufacturing & Industry
FinTech & Financial Inclusion
Transportation & Logistics
Tourism, Culture & Hospitality
Social Innovation & Inclusive Development
Retail, E-Commerce & Consumer Solutions
Sports, Fitness & Wellness
Defence, Security & Disaster Management
Open Innovation (Any Sector)

Can a startup from Haryana participate?

Yes. Haryana-based startups, MSMEs, professionals, and innovators are encouraged to participate through the support and facilitation of the Industries & Commerce Department and associated agencies.

Can individuals apply without a registered company?

Yes. Individual innovators and grassroots innovators may apply even if they do not have a registered startup or company.

What is the selection process?

The evaluation process may include:

Application screening
Preliminary assessment
Presentation and Jury evaluation of selected applicants
Final selection and recognition of top innovations

What criteria will be used for evaluation?

Innovations may be evaluated on:

Proposed Solution
Uniqueness
Impact Created
Scalability
Clarity and Completeness of Idea
Problem Relevance
Is the Idea already existing in Market?
What is the value proposition?
Potential Impact
What is the market size?
Is the Idea Scalable?
Ease of scalability

Can I edit my application after submission?

Applicants may edit their application until the submission deadline. After final submission, modifications may not be permitted unless specifically allowed by the portal.

Can I submit more than one innovation?

Yes. Participants may submit multiple innovations, subject to the terms and conditions of the Challenge. Each innovation should be submitted through a separate application.

Are prototypes eligible for participation?

Yes. Both prototype-stage and market-ready innovations can be considered, provided they demonstrate originality and potential impact.

What is the objective of the National Innovation Challenge?

The objective is to discover, encourage, and promote innovative solutions developed by youth, startups, professionals, MSMEs, and grassroots innovators while fostering an ecosystem of innovation and entrepreneurship.