Bharat Innovation Challenge returns for season 2

The Bharat Innovation Challenge is back with its second edition. Organised and hosted by Lovely Professional University (LPU), the Bharat Innovation Challenge 2.0 (BIC 2.0) urges students from Classes 8-12 aged between 13 and 18 years to participate and identify real-world problems and develop innovative, practical, and scalable solutions.

Season 2 has 10 innovation themes, 29 winning categories, ₹14 lakh in cash prizes, including a ₹3 lakh Grand Champion prize, along with theme-wise and special awards. The top teams will advance to the grand finale at LPU, where students will also gain opportunities for certificates, internships, mentorship, national exposure and potential funding support. Registrations and online submissions close on October 10.