IDEAPOOL 2026 – Innovation for Sustainable Future
About the opportunity
IDEAPOOL 2026 is an innovation platform for individuals and startups working on sustainable solutions. Participants can present their ideas to a community of innovators, entrepreneurs, investors and policymakers, compete for a total prize pool of ₹2.5 lakh, and gain incubation support.
Who can apply?
• Individuals with an innovative sustainability-focused idea • Early-stage innovators • Aspiring entrepreneurs • Startup founders already developing a solution • Teams working on real-world sustainability challenges Both idea-stage participants and existing startups are encouraged to apply. Specific age, location, incorporation, team-size or sector eligibility requirements are not mentioned in the information provided.
Benefits
• Chance to compete for ₹2.5 lakh total prize money • 6 months of free incubation support at RISE Foundation IISER • Opportunity to showcase innovative solutions • Access to a community of innovators and entrepreneurs • Networking with investors and policymakers • Exposure to real-world sustainability challenges • Opportunity to develop ideas across emerging innovation tracks • Platform to turn early-stage ideas into potential impact-driven ventures Funding Amount / Main Benefit ₹2.5 Lakh Total Prize Money + 6 Months Free Incubation
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