DIPNOVA 2026
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ABOUT DIPNOVA 2026 Link
JSPM University Pune proudly presents DIPNOVA 2026, a flagship innovation and sustainability-driven event, commemorating the institution's 3rd Foundation Day. As a premier educational institution committed to fostering innovation and excellence, JSPM University has designed this State Level Project Competition exclusively for Diploma students across Maharashtra. DIPNOVA 2026 serves as a dynamic platform where young minds and future innovators converge to showcase their groundbreaking ideas aligned with the visionary theme 'Viksit Bharat 2047'. Through this initiative, JSPM University Pune reaffirms its dedication to nurturing talent, encouraging entrepreneurial thinking, and contributing to nation-building by empowering the next generation of changemakers.
- Chief Patron: Hon. Prof. (Dr.) T. J. Sawant – Founder Secretary, JSPM & TSSM Group of Institutes, Pune.
- In Association With: Directorate of Technical Education, Mumbai, Maharashtra.
1. Project Competition (Working Models and Prototypes)
- Innovation & Emerging Technologies
- Agriculture & Rural Development
- Healthcare & Social Impact Projects
- Space, Defense & Advanced Concepts
- Smart City, IoT, Robotics & Automation
- Energy and Environment Focusing on Sustainable Development Goals
- AI and Cybersecurity
2. Poster Presentation Competition
- Pharmacy for Public Health: Safe, Smart and Sustainable (Digital Health, AI in Healthcare, Innovative Drug Delivery).
- Engineering for Society: Smart and Sustainable (Digital India Transformation, Smart Agriculture, Green Infrastructure).
- Registration Opens: 16th Dec 2025 onwards
- Event Date: 28 February 2026
- Venue: JSPM University Pune
- Registration Fee: Rs. 200/- per Project/Poster Team.
- Registration Link: Link
- Team Size: Maximum 4 Participants.
- Eligibility: Diploma in Engineering (All Branches), Architecture, and Pharmacy.
- Contact Email: dipnova2026@jspmuni.ac.in.
| Category | First Prize | Second Prize | Third Prize | Fourth Prize |
| Project Competition |
Rs. 50,000 |
Rs. 25,000 |
Rs. 15,000 |
Rs. 10,000 |
| Poster Presentation |
Rs. 20,000 |
Rs. 15,000 |
Rs. 10,000 |
Rs. 5,000 |
Additional Benefits:
- Fee Waiver: 50% fee waiver for the first 5 winning teams if admission is taken in JSPM University for the B.Tech Program (AY: 2026-27).
- Startup Support: Mentorship and Incubation support for the best projects.
- Accommodation: Available to participants at subsidized charges
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