Innopost — ₹5,000 Technical Poster Competition for B.Tech Students in Kolkata — Frequently Asked Questions

Innopost is a technical poster competition organised by the University of Calcutta. Teams prepare a poster around an engineering or technology idea and present it in person in Kolkata, where delegates judge the entries on originality, scalability, feasibility, industrial relevance and presentation.

The total cash prize pool is ₹5,000. The first-place entry wins ₹2,500, the second-place entry receives ₹1,500 and the third-place entry gets ₹1,000. On top of that, every participant is given an official certificate of participation.

The competition is open to all B.Tech and B.E. students. There are no restrictions based on state, industry or the type of institution you study at. You also do not need DPIIT recognition, MSME/Udyam registration or a registered company to enter.

A team must have between 1 and 3 members. Mixed teams are allowed — members can come from different institutes and from different disciplines, so cross-institute and cross-discipline collaboration is welcome.

No. Registration for Innopost is completely free, and there is no entry charge for participating teams.

The registration deadline is 18 April 2026. Teams should complete their sign-up through the official competition page before that date.

There are six tracks to choose from: environmental sustainability and green innovation; smart waste solutions and resource management; artificial intelligence and intelligent automation; disaster resilience and emergency response systems; healthcare innovation and medical technology; and an open innovation category for student-led interdisciplinary ideas.

Registration happens online through the official competition page, which is hosted on Unstop. The process is free, and once registered, the team takes part in the competition in person in Kolkata.

Each registered team is provided with a dedicated space to display its poster and demonstrate its concept. All registered participants also receive complimentary snacks on the day of the event.

No. Innopost is a poster competition that hands out cash prizes and certificates, so it does not take any equity or stake in your work.

No. DPIIT (Startup India) recognition is not listed as a mandatory requirement for Innopost — ₹5,000 Technical Poster Competition for B.Tech Students in Kolkata, though having it can strengthen your application and unlock other benefits.