V-Guard believes big ideas build a brighter future.
That’s why we started the V-Guard Big Idea Tech Design Competition in 2019, a platform to inspire innovation and spark breakthrough thinking that makes a real difference.
This isn’t just a competition; it’s a chance for India’s brightest minds to tackle real-world challenges and push the boundaries of possibility. When students have space to dream and tools to act, ideas become impact and creativity drives change.
Over the years, this initiative has opened doors for meaningful conversations between students and V-Guard’s leadership, helping young innovators explore real industry problems and create solutions that shape our lives.
For over 40 years, V-Guard has been trusted by millions of Indian households for strength, durability, and reliability. Now, we’re evolving and building smart, connected products like IoT-enabled Luxecube water heaters, sleek voltage stabilizers, and AIRWIZ BLDC Series fans designed for modern lifestyles.
We believe the future belongs to those who challenge the status quo and design with purpose; improving efficiency, sustainability, and user experience.
So go ahead. Imagine boldly. Design fearlessly.
Build tomorrow with us, today!
Imagine. Innovate. Inspire.
Four scenarios. Infinite possibilities.
Get ready to unleash your creativity with four thrilling challenge tracks designed just for you! You can choose from three product-based tracks which are perfect for those who love diving into real-world tech problems and building practical solutions. Or if you're someone who dreams big and thinks beyond the box, the open innovation track is your playground to explore bold, unconventional ideas. While every idea is welcome, solving one of the product-specific tracks (1, 2, or 3) might just give you an extra edge during the evaluation.
Are you ready to Imagine, Innovate, and Inspire? Pick your track, push the limits, and bring your brightest innovation to life!
Track 1
Voltage stabilizers are utmost essential for protecting all electrical equipment from various types of grid problems. However, once installed they often remain unnoticed by users, offering no additional value. In an era of smart homes and connected devices, they haven’t evolved much beyond basic protection.
Can you rethink the next big idea or unique features that could revolutionize Voltage Stabilizers and add more value for customers?
Track 2
Today's water heaters already offer quick heating, smart connectivity features, and various safety mechanisms. However, despite these advancements, user frustrations still exist in real-world usage.
What innovations, features, or design improvements would you recommend to unlock the next big leap in water heater technology? Consider performance, user experience, or creating an enhanced modern washroom experience, or any other key aspect?
Track 3
Mixer grinders are essential in Indian kitchens, but their role has remained largely unchanged. How can a mixer grinder do more in the modern kitchen? Think multifunctionality, automation, or smart features that can redefine its role and unlock new possibilities.
Track 4
As Indian homes evolve with digital growth and rising aspirations for comfort, health, and efficiency, V-Guard seeks to expand its portfolio. With a presence across kitchens, bathrooms, air, and energy, V-Guard continues to enhance everyday living.
What innovations — products, features, or designs — can further enrich consumer lives through wellness, connectivity, ease, or sustainability?
What we are looking for ?
One Challenge, One Bold Solution
Choose any one of the four challenge tracks. Spot a real-world problem or opportunity and propose a bold, creative solution. While all ideas are welcome, solving one of the three product-based challenges (Track 1, 2, or 3) could give you an additional edge during evaluation. Whether you are reinventing a product, or imagining the next-gen feature, or a complete redesign, or a utility-focused improvement, your idea should push the innovation bar.
Practical Feasibility
Your idea should be practical and implementable, whether as a concept, design, prototype, or an upgrade to an existing product, with potential for real-world application.
Future-Ready Thinking
Don’t just design solutions for today, create what the future needs before it arrives. Proposals should reflect an understanding of evolving consumer needs, market trends, and emerging technologies.
Sustainability by Design
Incorporate materials, technologies, or approaches that support energy efficiency, waste reduction, or eco-conscious living.
User-Centric Approach
Keep the user at the heart of your idea Focus on usability, convenience, and how the product can enhance the end-user’s experience.
Phase 1 - Registration
Each team should register through the' Register’ button. The registration will be completed only after adding all the team members to the team profile and by making the registration payment before the deadline.
Phase 2 - Executive Summary Submission
The executive summary should not exceed 2500 words . Charts, diagrams, sketches etc may be included. The summary should try and cover the following aspects in brief:
Deadline: Registered teams must submit the executive summary on or before 17th August 2025 – 2:00 PM
Phase 3 - Detailed Report Submission
Teams shortlisted from the Executive Summary phase must submit a Detailed Report with 4000–5000 words. This report should be an extension and elaboration of the Executive Summary.
Deadline: Shortlisted teams should submit the Detailed Report on or before 2nd September 2025 – 2:00 PM
Phase 4 - Final Presentation Submission
The top 15 teams will be shortlisted based on the detailed report submitted. They will have to create a Final Presentation in pptx format and submit it in the portal based on the guidelines shared separately.
Deadline: On or before 2:00 PM on 23rd September 2025.
Phase 5 - Finale
The teams shortlisted will have to present their idea to the judges for the Finale Event at Kochi. Detailed instructions will follow.
13th AUG 2025
Registration
Closes
17th AUG 2025
Executive Summary Submission
27th AUG 2025
Announcement of
Shortlists
2nd SEP 2025
Submission of Detailed Report
17th SEP 2025
Declaration of
Finalist
23rd SEP 2025
Final Presentation
Submission
25th SEP 2025
Finale Event at Kochi
₹1.5 Lakh*
Winner
₹75,000*
1st Runner-Up
₹10,000*
Special Jury 1*
₹50,000*
2nd Runner-Up
₹10,000*
Special Jury 2*
Pre - Placement Interview
The finalists of the Big Idea Competition will have the opportunity for a pre-placement interview (PPI) with V-Guard
*The finalists of the Big Idea Competition will have the opportunity for a pre-placement interview (PPI) with V-Guard.
They will be eligible for interview consideration for the Internship Program or full-time employment, contingent upon the availability of open positions.
Theme of Contest
Designing Tomorrow’s Innovative Kitchen with V-Guard’s Appliances
MIT Institute of Design, Pune
Varad Patil, Shivnesh More
FIRST RUNNERS UP
World University of Design, Haryana
Komal Jain
SECOND RUNNERS UP
Muthoot Institute of Technology & Science, Kochi, Kerala
Basil Yeldho, Boyal Gijo, Albin Biju Varghese
SPECIAL JURY
The LNM Institute of Information Technology, Jaipur, Rajasthan
Divyansh Bansal, Abhi Sanghi, Archit Khurana
SPECIAL JURY
KPR Institute of Engineering and Technology, Tamilnadu
Pasupathi, Aravind S, Dhanaraj P
Theme of Contest
The next big leap
Nirma University
Nagesh Agarwal, Ketaki Anil Shinde
FIRST RUNNERS UP
MS Ramaiah Institute of Technology
R Darshan, GM Chidananda Swamy, Muzammil Bagewadi
SECOND RUNNERS UP
Muthoot Institute of Technology & Sciences
Laveena Wels, Nandu Rajeev, Sayooj VS
SPECIAL JURY
Muthoot Institute of Technology & Sciences
Krishna Prasad PS, Tomin VJ, Abhinu Sundaran
Theme of Contest
The Hygienic, Multi-tasking, Intuitive Kitchen for a Better Tomorrow
Muthoot Institute of Technology and Science
Krishna prasad P S, ABHIJITH JITHESH & Vaibhav Krishna S S
FIRST RUNNERS UP
The LNM Institute of Information Technology, Jaipur
PRIYANSHU JAIN, Saumya Kalra & Anmol Badlani
SECOND RUNNERS UP
Kongu Engineering College, Erode
Aravindan, A Deepakkumar V & Akesh M
SPECIAL JURY
National Institute of Technology Rourkela and The LNM Institute of Information Technology
Essa Ameen Baig, Maitrai Sinha & Aman Sagar and Vansh Mahajan, Ananya Nautiyal, Rajat Bothra
Theme of Contest
The next big leap
Nirma University
Nagesh Agarwal, Ketaki Anil Shinde
FIRST RUNNERS UP
MS Ramaiah Institute of Technology
R Darshan, GM Chidananda Swamy, Muzammil Bagewadi
SECOND RUNNERS UP
Muthoot Institute of Technology & Sciences
Laveena Wels, Nandu Rajeev, Sayooj VS
SPECIAL JURY
Muthoot Institute of Technology & Sciences
Krishna Prasad PS, Tomin VJ, Abhinu Sundaran
Students pursuing any course other than B.Tech, B.Des or B.E are not eligible to apply. Students in their 1st and 2nd year of their B.Tech, B.Des or B.E are also not eligible to participate.
Make sure that the email ID and mobile number you provided during registration are correct and valid. Ensure that the Email ID provided is the personal one and not college email ID.
Sometimes OTP emails end up in the Junk/Spam folder. Check there to see if the OTP email is there.
After confirming these details, refresh the page and requesting the OTP again . If the issue persists, wait for 2 – 3 hours and attempt the registration process once more.
If your college name is not listed in the drop-down, select “Others” option and manually enter the College Full Name in the following format – College Full Name, State
Your participation will be confirmed upon the receipt of Registration Fees of Rs.500 (non-refundable). The last date to make the payment is 13th Aug 2025.
After completing the registration, log in to your profile with your registered email ID and password and click on Payment.
Participants can pay the registration fee using all the major payment modes such as UPI (Google Pay, BHIM, PhonePe, Paytm, etc.), Internet Banking, Credit/Debit Card, and other Wallets.
If your payment hasn't been reflected in your profile but has already been debited from your account, please allow up to 48 hours for it to be credited back.
If after 48 hours the status remains unchanged and the amount hasn't been credited back, please reach out to us via email at bigidea.tech@vguard.in.in or call us on the given numbers. We'll be glad to assist you further.
There is no provision to refund the registration fees. In case you make the payment twice by mistake, there is no provision for a refund.
Therefore, after making the initial payment attempt, if the payment status remains unchanged even after 48 hours, inform the Help desk team via email to bigidea.tech@vguard.in or call us on the given numbers. Refrain from making another payment until receiving confirmation from the Big Idea Helpdesk.
The team can comprise of 1 - 3 members.
No, cross college teams are not allowed. All the team members must be from the same college.
Yes, team members can be from different specializations and year of study
To add a Team Member, login to your profile and click on ‘Add Team Member‘.
The team member once added can be deleted from your profile till Executive Summary Submission. If you are facing any challenges, reach out to the Big Idea HelpDesk.
No, an individual can only be part of one team at a time.
Yes, the entire team registration can be deleted by contacting the help desk. However, note that the payment will not be refunded in this case.
No, only the Team leader must register and create a profile and add the Team members to the profile created for the team.
No, Team Leader details cannot be deleted or changed. For any concerns, please contact the Big Idea HelpDesk.
Yes, once a team member is deleted, they can join another team.
Yes, the submitted document can be edited and resubmitted until the official final day of submission.
Important Dates:-Executive Summary Submission Deadline – 17th Aug 2025
Executive Summary Shortlist Announcement – 27th Aug 2025
Detailed Report Submission Deadline – 2th September 2025
Detailed Report Shortlist Announcement – 17th September 2025
Final Presentation (PPT) Submission – 19th September 2025
Finale Event at Kochi – 26th and 27th September 2025
Keep an eye on your emails and regularly check your Big Idea profile for any updates and information regarding the selection of your submission.
Accommodation will be provided by V-Guard. You will need to book your own travel tickets, and we will reimburse the expenses post the event. Further details will be shared once the finalists are announced.
The deadline to update travel and accommodation details is 19th September 2025. Failure to do so may result in ineligibility for reimbursement.
No, in-person participation of the Finale Event is a mandatory. Virtual participation is not be permitted.
The remaining team members can proceed to present in the Finale Round.
