Anna University Student Innovative Project (SIP) 2026

Prototype-building route for Anna University students with direct project funding and CSRC assistance for patent, commercialization and technology transfer if an innovation emerges. STATUS: Open / Upcoming WHAT FOUNDERS GET Up to ₹25,000 per team for research/prototype work; CSRC assistance for patent/technology transfer/commercialization where applicable. FUNDING / PRIZE Maximum ₹25,000 per team PITCH / DEMO OPPORTUNITY No public pitch event; proposal and prototype outcome. INVESTOR ACCESS No investor access stated. INCUBATION / PILOT ACCESS CSRC may assist/compensate for commercialization, patent or technology transfer under guidelines; not incubation. WHO IT IS FOR Anna University student teams ELIGIBILITY Students from University Departments/Centres/Institutes, constituent colleges and regional centres; outcome must be prototype/product/model/component/system/process. SECTOR FOCUS Engineering; technology; science; product innovation COST Access: Free Attendee cost: 0 INR Basis: No participation fee stated DATES Starts: 1 November 2026 Ends: 30 April 2027 Registration deadline: 15 September 2026 FORMAT Proposal submission → selection by 15 Oct → project Nov 2026–Apr 2027 → prototype/product outcome. HOW TO REGISTER Submit proposal through the CSRC SIP instructions before 15 September. IMPORTANT NOTES This is a student funding programme rather than a public event and is not open to external startups. Information last verified: 24 August 2026. Confirm current availability, pricing and venue details with the organizer before paying or travelling. Image credit: Centre for Sponsored Research and Consultancy, Anna University.