MANIFEST-2026 (Turning Innovation Into Reality)

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Prizes & Rewards

  • Grand Winner: Financial backing (full / partial as per the decision of the organisers), technical sponsorship, and incubation support to build the final product, plus a cash prize of Rs.10000/- (Rupees Ten Thousand Only).
  • Runner-up: Mentorship opportunity and a cash prize of Rs.7500/- (Rupees Seven Thousand Five Hundred Only).
  • Upto Top 10 Finalists: Certificate of Innovation and exclusive networking opportunities with sponsors from industry.

Key Dates & Timeline

15-11-2026Registration & Proposal Submission Opens
31-12-2026Proposal Submission Deadline
31-01-2027Announcement of Shortlisted Finalists
2-02-2027Grand Finale & Live Pitch Event

Submission Guidelines

Use official Proposal Template for submission of proposals in sealed covers before the Proposal Submission Deadline.

The proposals must be received in the office of Principal, Gurajada Children School (GCS), Anu Vihar, Mekarasi Hills, Maduturu Sub P. O., Anakapalle 531011 Andhra Pradesh.

Intellectual Property (IP) & Copyright Terms

By participating in MANIFEST-2026, all applicants agree to the following ownership and licensing terms regarding their project proposals and resulting products:

  • General Rules for All Submissions
    • Original Work: Participants guarantee that their project proposal is their original creation. It must not infringe upon the copyright, trademarks, or intellectual property rights of any third party.
    • Pre-existing IP: Any technology or software used in the proposal that is open-source or owned by a third party must be clearly disclosed in the Technology Stack section.
  • For Fully Funded Projects
    • Joint Ownership / Co-ownership: Because the organizers and sponsors are providing complete financial backing, resources, and mentorship, the Copyright and Intellectual Property (IP) rights of the final product will be jointly owned by the Innovator/Team and the Organisers/Sponsor under a 50-50 co-ownership agreement.
    • Commercialization & Profit Sharing: Neither party can commercially exploit, sell, or license the product to a third party without the prior written consent of the other party. Any profits generated from the commercial deployment of the product will be shared equally (50-50), unless otherwise negotiated in a the formal post-competition contract.
    • Public Utility Clause: Since the product is intended for the common public, both parties agree to keep the final utility accessible and affordable to the target demographic.
  • For Partially Funded Projects
    • Innovator Retails Primary Ownership: For projects that receive partial funding or milestone-based grants, the Copyright and IP rights remain primarily with the original Innovator/Team.
    • Sponsor Rights & First Refusal: In return for the partial funding or milestone based grants, the organisers/sponsors will hold:
      • A non-exclusive, royalty-free license to showcase the project for promotional, academic, and non-commercial purposes.
      • The Right of First Refusal (ROFR). If the innovator/team decides to sell the IP or seek further commercial investment, they must offer the opportunity to the official competition sponsors first before approaching outside investors.
  • Liability & Indemnity
    • The organisers and sponsors accept no responsibility for any plagiarism or copyright disputes arising from the submitted proposals. The participating individuals/ teams will be solely liable for any legal consequences regarding IP infringement.
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