The selection of ideas/innovations will be based on factors such as novelty, social applicability, environmental friendliness, user-friendliness and comparative advantage over existing similar technologies.
The selection of ideas/innovations will involve juries at three levels:
- District & State Level: Juries at this level will be comprised of District Nodal Officers (DNOs) and State Nodal Officers (SNOs).
- National Level: The Department of Science and Technology (DST) will constitute the jury for the National Level Exhibition & Project Competition (NLEPC).
- National Innovation Foundation (NIF) Participation: It's important to note that NIF will be involved in the jury selection process at all levels (District, State, and National).
The 1,000 most promising ideas/innovations will be showcased at the prestigious National Level Exhibition & Project Competition (NLEPC). From these, a select group of the top 60 will be shortlisted for national awards and potential future development opportunities.
The top 60 ideas/innovations will be considered by NIF for product/process development and linkage with other NIF/DST schemes. They will also be displayed at the Annual Festival of Innovation & Entrepreneurship (FINE).
