SCMS School of Engineering and Technology , Cochin proudly announces a national contest for “Dr. Pradeep P. Thevannoor Innovation Awards” for the best new socially relevant and commercially viable innovative thought. We encourage the ideation for novel products, services and technologies from school and college level students, within India. The outcome of the competition can lead to a successful entrepreneurial venture. 
 

The Competition for the Awards is conducted in association with Vodafone and Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University (KTU). The competition is organised with technical support from Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development Cell (IEDC) of SCMS School of Engineering and Technology (SSET), Karukutty, Ernakulam, Kerala, KSIDC, Kerala StartUp Mission , ICT Academy.  Other Associates  are Hedge Equity, Petes Automotive, Ergo Consultancy , BagYourJob and official media partners is Mathrubhumi .
 

Clear and fresh innovative ideas, having a real possibility of impacting the greater good, with a strong focus and chance of success and to become best products and practices are invited. Competition will be conducted in two categories- School Level and College Level. Students from all over India can participate . The prize money for the college level is: Rs. 1 lakh (Winner) and Rs. 50,000 (runner-up), and for the school level is Rs. 50,000 (Winner) and Rs. 25,000 (runner-up). An assured prize money of Rs. 10,000 each will be granted for rest of the finalists.