Innovate • Discover • Transform
A national-level competition for real-world problem solving and innovation, bringing together young minds from schools, colleges, and universities across India.
Science, technology, and innovation are the cornerstones of sustainable development and economic progress. Encouraging young minds to explore scientific ideas and develop innovative technological solutions is essential for addressing contemporary global challenges and building a sustainable future.
The CREGU Young Scientist & Technology Competition 2026 is a national-level initiative designed to identify, encourage, and recognize talented young scientists, innovators, and technology enthusiasts from schools and higher educational institutions. The competition provides a platform for students to exhibit scientific models, research projects, engineering prototypes, and technology-based innovations that demonstrate creativity, scientific excellence, and practical solutions to real-world problems.
The competition also aims to foster scientific temperament, innovation, research culture, entrepreneurship, and sustainable thinking among students while promoting solutions aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
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CREGU – UNESCO Youth Education Research Centre in India (CREGU India) is dedicated to promoting youth education, scientific research, innovation, technology, leadership, and sustainable development. The Centre serves as a platform to encourage research excellence, nurture young innovators, facilitate knowledge exchange, and strengthen collaboration between educational institutions, academia, industry, and society.
Through initiatives such as the CREGU Young Scientist & Technology Competition, CREGU India seeks to inspire students to become future scientists, engineers, researchers, innovators, and responsible global citizens capable of contributing to national development and achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.
To create a vibrant ecosystem that inspires young innovators and empowers future scientists to develop innovative, sustainable, and technology-driven solutions for society.
The competition aims to:
Promote scientific curiosity among school and college students
Encourage innovation through practical learning
Showcase scientific and technological projects
Develop research and presentation skills
Promote STEM education
Encourage interdisciplinary collaboration
Support Sustainable Development Goal (SDG)-based innovations
Recognize outstanding scientific achievements
Inspire technology-based entrepreneurship
Four categories based on education level
Class 6th to 8th
Class 9th to 10th
Class 11th to 12th
UG, PG & Higher Education
Open to all streams
Solo participants welcome to showcase their innovations
Form a team with peers from the same category
Schools, Colleges, and Universities across India
Engineering, Science, Arts, Commerce - everyone welcome
Participants will:
Showcase their projects before experts
Receive recognition for scientific excellence
Improve research and presentation skills
Interact with scientists and innovators
Build professional and academic networks
Receive certificates and awards
Inspire future research and innovation
Promote technology for sustainable development
The competition aims to:
Discover promising young scientists and innovators
Promote STEM education
Encourage scientific research among students
Strengthen innovation culture in educational institutions
Develop practical solutions for societal challenges
Encourage technology-based entrepreneurship
Contribute toward achieving the Sustainable Development Goals
Build a nationwide network of young innovators
Awards for winners in every category
Of Participation for all participants
Top performers recognized as CREGU's Young Scientist of the Year
Present your idea, prototype, or model to our panel of expert judges. Shortlisted entries will advance to the finals.
08:00 AM - 06:00 PMRefined presentation of shortlisted projects. Final judging and results announcement.
08:00 AM - 06:00 PMProjects will be evaluated based on:
Showcase your innovation and compete for amazing prizes. Register now to secure your spot!
Register Now →Limited slots available • Registration is free (INR ₹0)
