1. Competition Description
SustainabilityXpo is a platform for young innovators to present scientific and sustainable solutions to real-world environmental challenges. Participants will design and showcase original models or prototypes that demonstrate innovation, feasibility, and environmental relevance.
2. Eligibility
- Open to students of Classes 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10
- Team participation only
- Team size: Minimum 3 members – Maximum 5 members
- All team members must be from the same school
- Mixed-class teams (within Classes 6–10) are allowed
- No maximum limit on the number of entries per school
- Participation is free of cost
⚠️ Once a team is finalised and the abstract is submitted, team members cannot be changed. In exceptional situations, a formal request must be emailed to the event managers for consideration.
3. Participation Details
Registration and Round 1 submission via Google Form.
Submission deadline: 10th March 2026
Teams must upload a PDF containing:
- Team Name
- Names of Team Members
- School Name
- Class and Roll Number of each member
- Project Title
- Project Description (200–250 words; title not included in word limit)
The abstract must clearly explain:
- The problem being addressed
- The proposed solution
- The environmental or sustainability relevance
- Basic explanation of the idea and process
4. Competition Structure
The competition will be conducted in two rounds.
5. Round-wise Specifications
Round 1: Online Submission
- Submission Mode: Google Form
- Deadline: 10th March 2026
Round 1 Evaluation Criteria:
- Innovation
- Creativity
- Feasibility
- Sustainability Relevance
Round 1 scores will be carried forward to Round 2. Shortlisted teams will qualify for Round 2 (number depends on quality of submissions).
Round 2: Offline Exhibition
- Date: 29th March 2026
- Venue: Indian Institute of Technology Bombay
- Mode: Offline Exhibition
Schedule (Total Duration: 2 Hours):
- 15 minutes – Model Setup
- 1.5 hours – Exhibition and Judging (Judges will move around and interact with teams)
- 15 minutes – Prize Distribution
Each team must:
- Present their working model or prototype
- Clearly explain the idea, process, and working to the judges
- Bring one A3-size summary sheet (containing title, idea, working, and impact) for display
⚠️ Internet access will not be available. Use of laptops is strictly prohibited.
6. Model Specifications
- Maximum Dimensions (L × H × B): 50 cm × 50 cm × 30 cm
- Maximum Weight: 3 kg
- The model must be original and student-made
- The idea and process behind the model must be clearly explained
Power Supply Specifications:
- Electricity will be provided in the classroom
- Standard supply: 220V AC, 50 Hz
- One power socket will be available per team
- Teams may bring their own extension board if required
- Low-power devices only (maximum 500W)
- Battery-operated models are permitted
7. Prizes and Awards
- 🥇 1st Prize
- 🥈 2nd Prize
- 🥉 3rd Prize
Winners will be selected considering innovation, creativity, feasibility, sustainability relevance, presentation, and working model demonstration. All decisions made by the judges and organising committee regarding prizes and rankings will be final and binding.
8. Safety Guidelines
The following are strictly prohibited:
- Chemicals
- Open flames
- Sharp tools
- Any hazardous materials
Models must be safe for indoor classroom display. Organisers reserve the right to disqualify unsafe projects.
9. General Rules
- The project must be original and created by students.
- Market-ready or copied models are not allowed.
- Participants must bring all required materials for their project.
- Teams must adhere to size, weight, and safety regulations.
- Failure to comply with the rules may result in disqualification.