Shodh Shikhar 2026

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Theme: Advancing Green Technologies and SDGs

Highlights:

  • 5th Edition of Shodh Shikhar Vigyan Parv
  • International Conference on Innovations
  • 220+ Live Innovation Demos & 100+ Speakers
  • Startup Showcase with investors from AIC-RNTU
  • (10 major themes covering)

Shodh Shikhar 2025

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Theme: Viksit Bharat, Naya Bharat

Highlights:

  • 450+ scholars from 100+ institutions
  • 120+ live demos of innovation-ready
  • 20+ awards for innovation, research, and impact
  • Startup Showcase with investors from AIC-RNTU
  • (Set record for most student-led innovations funded.)

Shodh Shikhar 2024

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Theme: Sustainable Development

Highlights:

  • 400+ research papers
  • Projects on AI, IoT, AgriTech & EdTech
  • First-time inclusion of Science Communication (Vigyan Parv)
  • Industry-Academia roundtable discussion
  • (Boosted collaborations with R&D labs and NGOs.)

Shodh Shikhar 2023

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Theme: Atmanirbhar Bharat

Highlights:

  • 350+ participants across 8 disciplines
  • 80+ startup ideas showcased
  • First edition to introduce Product Pitching to investors
  • AICTE officials & Startup India mentors
  • (Helped 10+ ideas progress toward patent filing.)

Shodh Shikhar 2022

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Theme: Innovation for Social Impact

Highlights:

  • 300+ research papers
  • 70+ project demos
  • Focused on grassroots innovations & sustainable solutions
  • Special session on rural entrepreneurship
  • (Laid the foundation for industry-academia partnerships.)
Shodh Shikhar 2026
Shodh Shikhar 2026 is the 5th edition of a research and innovation focused event designed to provide a platform for students, researchers and faculty members from colleges and universities to showcase their research talent, innovative ideas and working projects. The conference focuses on “Innovations for Impact: Advancing Green Technologies and SDGs” and encourages participants to present research and innovative solutions that contribute to national development and sustainable progress. The event also provides opportunities to interact with eminent national and international speakers and gain exposure to emerging ideas in science, technology and other disciplines.

Participants can take part through three major categories: Research Paper, Research Project and Idea Commercialization. Research Paper participation is open to UG/PG students, research scholars, academicians and scientists while Research Projects are open to Diploma, UG and PG students. Participants can also present innovative products and ideas that have potential for patenting and commercialization. The conference includes awards across categories along with cash prizes of up to ₹5 lakhs, trophies and certificates which encourage participants to transform their research and ideas into practical solutions with real-world impact.

Theme : Advancing Green Technologies and SDGs

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Research Papers Winners 2026
S. No. Name of Winners Affiliation Platinum/Gold Prize Themes
1
Taresh Panthi
GOVT Motilal Vigyan Mahavidyalaya Bhopal
Platinum Prize
Science Communication (Vigyan Parv) for Sustainable Futures
2
Shweta Shriwas
Dr. C. V. Raman University, Bilaspur
Gold Prize
Science Communication (Vigyan Parv) for Sustainable Futures
3
Dr. Bhagwati Charan Shukla
IDC, Bhopal
Platinum Prize
Indian Knowledge Systems and Sustainable Innovation
4
Ms. Jyoti Raghuwanshi
Vanmali Srijan Peeth
Gold Prize
Indian Knowledge Systems and Sustainable Innovation
5
Priyanshi Patel
RNTU
Gold Prize
Indian Knowledge Systems and Sustainable Innovation
6
Devarshi Patel
Ganpat University Gujarat
Platinum Prize
Engineering, Technology, and Green Innovation
7
Joeeta Mukherjee Ghosh
CVRU Bilaspur
Gold Prize
Engineering, Technology, and Green Innovation
8
M Senthil
Saveetha University Chennai
Platinum Prize
Humanities, Arts, and Sustainable Societies
9
Sanjay Sarkhel
RNTU
Gold Prize
Humanities, Arts, and Sustainable Societies
10
Akansha Mishra
MPCST Bhopal
Platinum Prize
Modern Science for Societal Impact
11
Barkha Sharma
RNTU
Gold Prize
Modern Science for Societal Impact
12
Shephali Raghore
RNTU
Platinum Prize
Sustainable Agriculture, Food Security, and Rural Innovation
13
Vaidehi Soni
CVRU Khandwa
Gold Prize
Sustainable Agriculture, Food Security, and Rural Innovation
14
Wing Commander Bijoyendra Gangopadhyay
RNTU
Platinum Prize
Business, Management, and Green Economy
15
Nupoor Kapoor
RNTU
Gold Prize
Business, Management, and Green Economy
16
Ms. Nidhi Dattani
Smt. P. N. Doshi Women’s College, Ghatkopar, Mumbai
Platinum Prize
Holistic Health, Wellness, and Environmental Well-being
17
Manisha Jain
VIT Bhopal
Gold Prize
Holistic Health, Wellness, and Environmental Well-being
18
Babita Joseph
ISS College of Teacher Education (ISSCTE), Malappuram, Kerala
Platinum Prize
Education for Innovation and Sustainability
19
Danish Nihal
RNTU
Gold Prize
Education for Innovation and Sustainability
20
Paiker Nasir
RNTU
Platinum Prize
Law, Governance, and Environmental Policy
21
Geetanjali Nigam
RNTU
Gold Prize
Law, Governance, and Environmental Policy
Research Papers Winners 2026
S. No. Name of Winners Affiliation Project Title Prize
1
Madam Himanshu, Prashant Singh
Ganpat University, Gujarat
Ultrasonic glasses for the blind
Platinum
2
Radhe Shyam
CVRU BIHAR
Agri bharata IoT
Gold
3
Nayi Vivek Jayantibhai, Dr. Meghna Patel
Ganpat University, Gujarat
Skytrack AI
Silver
4
Patel Shasang Kiritkumr, Shruti Vimal Kumar Mewada
Ganpat University, Gujarat
Smart Farming Agriculture Robot
Consolation
5
Samprit Saha, Ayush Kumar Singh, Arun Rathi
Ganpat University, Gujarat
Automated Pirate Detection & Defence System for Merchant Vessels
Consolation
6
Palak, Saloni
RNTU Bhopal
Bengal Terror to Treasure Jalkumbhi as Sustainable Use
Women Centric Award
Idea Commercialization Winners 2026
S. No. Name of Winners Affiliation Project Title Prize
1
Lilesh Sagar, Poorvi Verma, Akhilesh Taiger, Dr. Shalini Pandey
DR. C.V. RAMAN UNIVERSITY Bilaspur
Fungal Melanin-based Cream For Healing Preliminary Tissue Damage
Platinum
2
Megha Soni, Neeraj Upasiya
(CVRU, Khandwa)
Eco-Friendly Pencil Manufacturing From Banana Stem Waste: A Low-Cost & Sustainable Innovation
Gold
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S.N. Behera
(AISECT University, Jharkhand)
Development Of Mobile App–based Early Cancer Risks Detection And Referral Support System In Hazaribag
Silver
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Kantilal Bhomraj Patil
Farmer
Ecopest Trap
Consolation
Speakers
S. No. Speaker Name Organisation Category / Theme
1
Dr. Vishal Choudhary
Cluster Head, Scientist F, Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India, Kartavya Bhawan, New Delhi
Inaugural Session
2
Dr. Aparna N
Group Director, National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC), ISRO, Hyderabad
Inaugural Session
3
Mr. Michael Schklowski
Venture Founder FarmRise One, Bayer Crop Science Ltd, Digital Farming Solutions Asia
Inaugural Session
4
Dr. Vinod Shivrain
Head, Crop Protection Development, Syngenta, India
Inaugural Session
5
Dr. Amitabh Mishra
DGM and Head (Bio-Pharma), NRDC, New Delhi
Inaugural Session
6
Dr. Rajat Sandhir
Professor, Punjab University, PI-RAHI: Northern Region S&T Cluster, Chandigarh
Inaugural Session
7
Dr. Arvind Ranade
Director, NIF
Inaugural Session
8
Dr. Manoj Pateria
Former Director, DST, Delhi
Vigyan Parv (Science Communication)
9
Dr. Geeta Bani Ray
Director, NISPR, New Delhi
Vigyan Parv (Science Communication)
10
Dr. Arvind Ranade
Director, NIF, Ahmedabad
Vigyan Parv (Science Communication)
11
Dr. Anil Kothari
DG, MPCST, Bhopal
Vigyan Parv (Science Communication)
12
Dr. Sudesh Yadav
Director, IHBT, Palampur
Vigyan Parv (Science Communication)
13
Dr. K. N. Pandey
Former Scientist, ICMA, Ahmedabad
Vigyan Parv (Science Communication)
14
Dr. Bhavya Khanna
Scientist, EMOES, Delhi
Vigyan Parv (Science Communication)
15
Dr. B. K. Tyagi
Former Scientist F, DST, Delhi
Vigyan Parv (Science Communication)
16
Dr. Anurag Krishna Sharma
Scientist ‘C’, ISRO, Hyderabad
Vigyan Parv (Science Communication)
17
Dr. Inna Dogra
Scientist ‘D’, ICMR, Delhi
Vigyan Parv (Science Communication)
18
Shri Madan Kashyap
Delhi
Vigyan Parv (Science Communication)
19
Shri Rakesh Renu
Delhi
Vigyan Parv (Science Communication)
20
Ms. Rashmi Renu
Delhi
Vigyan Parv (Science Communication)
21
Ms. Shaifali Sharma
Chhindwara
Vigyan Parv (Science Communication)
22
Ms. Pallavi Dwivedi
Bhopal
Vigyan Parv (Science Communication)
23
Ms. Shruti Kushwaha
Bhopal
Vigyan Parv (Science Communication)
24
Shri Hemant Devlekar
Vigyan Parv (Science Communication)
25
Dr. Vikas Shende
MPCST, Bhopal
Vigyan Parv (Science Communication)
26
Dr. Rakesh Shukla
Scientist ‘F’, ISRO, Hyderabad
Vigyan Parv (Science Communication)
27
Dr. Hariom Prakash
‘F’, ISRO, Hyderabad
Vigyan Parv (Science Communication)
28
Shri Sameer Ganguly
Senior Science Writer, Mumbai
Vigyan Parv (Science Communication)
29
Shri Manish Mohan Gore
Senior Scientist & Editor, Vigyan Pragati, NIScPR, Delhi
Vigyan Parv (Science Communication)
30
Dr. Vamsi Krishna
Scientist ‘F’, DBT, Delhi
Vigyan Parv (Science Communication)
31
Dr. D. P. Uniyal
Senior Scientist Officer, UCOST, Dehradun
Vigyan Parv (Science Communication)
32
Dr. Mitali Bharti
Scientist, NISPER, Delhi
Vigyan Parv (Science Communication)
33
Shri Suryanath Singh
Editor, Jansatta, Delhi
Vigyan Parv (Science Communication)
34
Dr. Anurag Krishna Sharma
Scientist ‘C’, ISRO, Hyderabad
Vigyan Parv (Science Communication)
35
Dr. Sanjay Kumar
Hindi Officer, IHBT, Palampur
Vigyan Parv (Science Communication)
36
Dr. Deepak Kumar
AD, Commission for Scientific and Technical Terminology, Delhi
Vigyan Parv (Science Communication)
37
Dr. Manish Mohan Gore
Editor, Vigyan Pragati, Delhi
Vigyan Parv (Science Communication)
38
Anupama Gore
Senior Science Writer & Science Communicator, New Delhi
Vigyan Parv (Science Communication)
39
Shri Suryanath Singh
Editor, Jansatta, Delhi
Vigyan Parv (Science Communication)
40
Shri Aniruddha Tiwari
Scientist and Writer, New Delhi
Vigyan Parv (Science Communication)
41
Dr. Navneet Kumar Gupta
Science Writer and Science Film Director, New Delhi
Vigyan Parv (Science Communication)
42
Dr. R.K. Gupta
Professor, NITTTR Bhopal
Engineering, Technology, and Green Innovation
43
Dr. Rajesh Purohit
Professor, MANIT Bhopal
Engineering, Technology, and Green Innovation
44
Dr. Abhineet Goyal
Research Director, LNCT Group of Universities
Holistic Health, Wellness, and Environmental Well-being
45
Prof. Tripti Mayee Patel
HOD, OBG Dept., Sam College of Nursing, Bhopal
Holistic Health, Wellness, and Environmental Well-being
46
Prof. Deepak Chopra
IISER, Bhopal
Modern Science for Societal Impact
47
Dr. R.K. Garg
Associate Professor and Head, Dept. of Bio-Science
Modern Science for Societal Impact
48
Prof. Bharat Sharan Singh
Former Chairman PURC, MP
Indian Knowledge Systems and Sustainable Innovation
49
Dr. Mithilesh Tiwari
Assistant Professor, Wardha Regional Centre, Prayagraj, UP
Indian Knowledge Systems and Sustainable Innovation
50
Mr. Arunesh Shukla
Assistant Professor, Christ Church College, Kanpur, UP
Indian Knowledge Systems and Sustainable Innovation
51
Mr. Rabindra Kanare
Former Vice-Chancellor, Bhoj Open University, Bhopal
Indian Knowledge Systems and Sustainable Innovation
52
Dr. Anand Singh Rana
Professor, Shri Janki Raman College, Jabalpur, MP
Indian Knowledge Systems and Sustainable Innovation
53
Dr. Shashikant Tripathi
Bhopal
Indian Knowledge Systems and Sustainable Innovation
54
Mr. Santosh Verma, Dharampal
Research Chair, Bhopal
Indian Knowledge Systems and Sustainable Innovation
55
Dr. Sudhir Sharma
Bhopal
Indian Knowledge Systems and Sustainable Innovation
56
Dr. Dharmendra Pare
Director, Tribal Museum, Bhopal
Indian Knowledge Systems and Sustainable Innovation
57
Dr. Shailja Dubey
Professor, Excellence College, Bhopal
Humanities, Arts, and Sustainable Societies
58
Dr. Shashank Shekhar
Professor, BU, Bhopal
Humanities, Arts, and Sustainable Societies
59
Dr. Neeta Sharma
Professor, AIGGPA, Bhopal
Business, Management, and Green Economy
60
Dr. Saurabh Mohaniya
Professor, JLU, Bhopal
Business, Management, and Green Economy
61
Dr. Lila Simon
Professor, BSS College, Bhopal
Business, Management, and Green Economy
62
Dr. Ritesh Mishra
Professor, MATS School of Education, Raipur CG
Education for Innovation and Sustainability
63
Dr. Sharad Sundaram
Principal, Ram Krishna College of Professional Education, Betul MP
Education for Innovation and Sustainability
64
Dr. Manish Yadav
Associate Professor, NLIU, Bhopal, M.P.
Law, Governance, and Environmental Policy
65
Dr. J P Vyas
Dean, Law, SAGE Bhopal
Law, Governance, and Environmental Policy
66
Dr. P.S. Banjari
Principal Scientist, ICAR, IISS Bhopal
Sustainable Agriculture, Food Security, and Rural Innovation
67
Dr. S.K. Tripathi
Dean, College of Agriculture JNKVV Jabalpur
Sustainable Agriculture, Food Security, and Rural Innovation
Shodh Shikhar 2025
The event serves as a catalyst for innovation, aiming to bridge the gap between academia, industry, and society. Through a dynamic mix of keynote sessions, panel discussions, competitions, and exhibitions, Shodh Shikhar 2025 fosters an ecosystem of collaboration, creativity, and impactful knowledge exchange. Shodh Shikhar 2024 is India’s premier platform where innovators, researchers, industry experts, and thought leaders converge to showcase, discuss, and explore groundbreaking solutions to address real-world challenges.

With a focus on emerging technologies, sustainable solutions, and transformative research, the festival empowers participants to push boundaries and redefine possibilities. Whether you are a research scholar, budding entrepreneur, policymaker, or student, Shodh Shikhar 2025 offers a unique opportunity to connect, learn, and innovate alongside some of the brightest minds in the country. The event also highlights cutting-edge projects, patented technologies, and next-generation ideas that have the potential to shape the future. By encouraging cross-disciplinary networking and hands-on learning, Shodh Shikhar creates an environment where innovative solutions meet impactful outcomes.

Theme : Viksit Bharat, Naya Bharat

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Winners
S. No. Winner Name Organisation / Institute Category / Award Project / Innovation Title
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Dr. Seema Sharma, Pooja Bhalerao, Mr. Shivam Engla, Sandesh Daftari
Dr. C. V. Raman University, Khandwa (M.P.)
Project Winners ATIC
Escalating methanisation in old conventional biogas units and developing the supply chain of Kamdhenu Natural Gas.
2
Angel Patne, Dr. Kirti Jain
Sage University, Bhopal
Project Winners ATIC
Tea glass washer Solution (Entry for poster presentation)
4
Rohit Yadav, Ayush Kumar Jha, Tanish Bansal, Dr. Sandeep Bansal, Dr. Mayank Choubey
SGT University, Gurugram, Haryana
Project Winners ATIC
Recycling of Steel Slag Casting
3
Shruti Ahlawat, Ritika, Somya Gupta, Rocky Rana, Akanksha Samarth Singh, Sakshi Sharma, Kunal
SGT University, Gurugram
Women Centric Award
Enzymatic cleanup of antibiotics detected in wastewater
7
Dr. Abhishek Sharma, Kshitij Singh Rathore, Mansi Gupta
CVRU, Bilaspur
Industry Academia Collaboration for Commercialization
Enhancement of Polymer Matrix Properties By Doping Various Nanofillers
6
Dr. Sudeshna Ray
RNTU
Industry Academia Collaboration for Commercialization
Indigenous development of Polydopamine mediated and e-waste transformed bioinspired fluorine-free superhydrophobic coating with robust anti-corrosion property and durability
5
Mr. Sandesh Daftari
CVRU, Khandwa
Industry Academia Collaboration for Commercialization
Calcium Oxalate-Depleted Taro Flour as a Natural Improver for PDS Flour
Speakers
S. No. Speaker Name Organisation / Institute Designation
1
Dr. Irina Rybkina
Institute for Water and Environmental Problems, Russia
Head, Water Resources Management
2
Dr. K.P.P. Udayagee
Faculty of Technology, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka
Senior Lecturer
3
Mr. Ben Spalding
Target, Australia
Head, Operations Management
4
Dr. Satyendra Narayan
Faculty of Applied Science & Technology, Sheridan College, Ontario, Canada
Professor
5
Mr. Sourabh B.
SAP, Australia
CRM Consultant
6
Dr. Mohd. Ouessar
Institute des Regions Arides, Tunisia
Head, Training Division
7
Mr. Namit Kumar
K-Mart, Australia
Senior Automation Engineer
8
Dr. Umar Aldape
University of Guadalajara, Mexico
Research Associate