Official Timeline
Track key milestones, submission windows, screening stages, and the Grand Finale exhibition. Confirmed dates are indicated alongside provisional planning windows.
Scheduling Notice: Stages designated as "Confirmed" are locked for public submission. Dates marked as "Provisional Target" represent planning windows calibrated with the academic semester calendars of participating Maharashtra universities.
Discovery & Awareness
ConfirmedCampus outreach across 100+ colleges in Maharashtra to introduce ESSENCE 2027.
Registration & Profile Creation
ConfirmedStudent registration opens for individuals and teams up to 4 members.
Idea Submission
Provisional TargetSubmit problem statement, proposed technical solution, and initial prototype plan.
Screening & Shortlisting
Provisional TargetIndependent academic and industry evaluators assess all valid submissions.
Mentorship & Prototype Bootcamps
Provisional TargetShortlisted teams receive guidance from seasoned mentors to build their prototypes.
Prototype Submission & Review
Provisional TargetSubmit working prototype documentation, demonstration videos, and test evidence.
Grand Finale & Prototype Exhibition
Provisional Target50 finalist teams exhibit at the 100-stall Maharashtra Innovation Showcase.
Awards & Incubation Progression
Provisional Target₹5,00,000 proposed prize pool distribution, citations, and incubation support.