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Open
Innovations

Design Brief

Schedule

Prizes

Terms and conditions

Innovation often goes beyond defined boundaries. While Kisan Design Quest features specific contest categories, we understand that some of the most impactful ideas may not fit neatly into existing themes.

The "Open - Innovations" category is a platform for innovations and design ideas that are not part of the current list of contests but have the potential to benefit agriculture or rural life in India. Whether it’s a tool, process, system, service, or product, if it can make a meaningful difference, we want to see it.

Who can participate?

Individuals or Teams can participate
(max 5 members)
Team members can come from any vocations

Registration fees 
​Rs. 200/-

Design Brief

Problem Identification & Context
  • Define the problem, gap, or opportunity you are addressing
  • Explain who faces this challenge
  • Provide background on current solutions (if any) and why they are insufficient
Concept Description
  • Clearly describe your innovation or idea.
  • Highlight how it works, its key components, and unique features.
  • Specify whether it is a product, tool, process, service, system, or awareness solution.
  • Mention if it uses traditional knowledge, modern technology, or a blend of both
Impact Potential
  • Highlight the positive changes your solution can bring—economic, social, or environmental.
  • Explain who will benefit and how many people it can potentially reach.
  • Address potential long-term improvements in productivity, income, health, or quality of life.
Innovation & Differentiation

  • Explain what makes your idea new or different from what already exists.

  • Describe the creative approach or unique thinking behind it.

  • Mention if it introduces a new function, improved usability, cost reduction, or better performance.

Practicality & Feasibility
  • Show how your idea can be implemented in real-life conditions in rural/agri settings.
  • Consider local availability of materials, ease of manufacturing, and repair.
  • Explain cost considerations and whether it can be affordable for the target users.
Practicality & Feasibility
  • Demonstrate how your idea is environment-friendly and supports sustainable practices.
  • Explain whether it can be scaled up for use in different regions or adapted for varied needs.
Supporting Material (Optional)
  • Case studies, test results, user feedback, or pilot project outcomes.
  • Short videos or animations demonstrating functionality.
Winner’s
announcement
1
Nov
Winners display at
KISAN 2025 and Prize distribution
10-14
Dec
Online registration for
the contest begins
1
Jul

Schedule

23
Sep

​Last date to register and

submit your designs

Announcement of
shortlisted entries
19
Oct

Video Submission for
Shortlisted entries

7 Oct
to
7 Nov

Jury interaction session
(Virtual)

18-30
Oct

Online Voting for Farmer's Choice designs will be active

10 Nov
to
5 Dec
Shortlisted
participants
have been notified.

Check your email
for details.
Winner’s
announcement
20
Oct
Winners display at
KISAN 2025 and Prize distribution
10-14
Dec
Online registration for
the contest begins
1
Jul

Schedule

23
Sep

Last date to register and

submit your designs

Announcement of
shortlisted entries
30
Sep

Video Submission for
Shortlisted entries

30 Sep
to
30 Oct

Jury interaction session
(Virtual)

1-15
Oct

Online Voting for Popular Choice designs will be active

1-30
Nov

Prizes

 Champion

Rs. 50,000

Winners will get a cash prize and a stall space to showcase their idea to 2 lakh farmers at KISAN 2025.

Farmer's Choice Award

 Rs. 10,000 to Top 3

All the award winning entries will be displayed on screen during KISAN Exhibition. 

1st Runner up

Rs. 30,000​

Farmer's choice award

Shortlisted design videos will be shared on our Digital platform.
KISAN visitors will vote to choose top 3 designs

2nd Runner up

Rs. 20,000​

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Terms and conditions

1. Eligibility

  • The contest is open to all. (Individual or team)

  • Participants may submit multiple entries, provided that each entry is submitted under a separate registration.

2. Submission Requirements

  • Include clear sketches, diagrams, CAD drawings, or photographs or prototype (whichever suits your idea presentation)

  • Ensure the presentation is self-explanatory for someone unfamiliar with the idea.

  • Provide step-by-step visuals. (if it’s a process or service)

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3. Video Submission

  • Shortlisted entries (to be announced on 20th Sept) can submit a 90-second video presentation explaining their work. The video should be in MP4 format with a 9:16 aspect ratio, 24 frames per second.

  • Language for the video should be Marathi or English (Marathi subtitles in case of english audio and vice versa)

4. Judging Criteria

  • Identification of problem, gap, or opportunity    

  • Relevance to Rural/Farming Life   

  • Over all approach towards problem solving    

  • Presentation

5. Evaluation Criteria & weightage

  • Innovation & Originality (30%)

  • Aesthetic & Functionality (25%)

  • Impact & Relevance (25%)

  • Sustainability/ Ethics Consideration (15%)

  • Execution Quality/ Attention to details (5%)

6. General Terms

  • The organisers reserves the right to modify or cancel the contest at any time. 

  • Registration fee is non-refundable amount.

  • Any form of plagiarism will lead to disqualification.

  • The judges’ decisions are final and not subject to appeal.

  • By participating, contestants agree to these terms and conditions.

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Thank you for your interest — registrations are officially closed.

Registered participants are requested to submit their designs by 23rd September

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