Accenture Innovation Challenge 2026: Reinvent with AI

The world is entering a new era of reinvention - where AI is not just transforming how businesses
operate but redefining how value is created. According to Accenture's latest research, organisations that successfully combine AI, data, and human ingenuity are accelerating innovation, unlocking new growth opportunities, and building resilience for the future.

Welcome to the Accenture Innovation Challenge 2026. This is your opportunity to become a change maker by harnessing the power of AI to solve real business challenges and create meaningful impact at scale.

Gather your team of up to 3 members or participate individually, think beyond conventional solutions, and explore how AI can help reinvent industries, experiences, and ways of working. Whether it's building trusted enterprise AI systems, reimagining patient care through intelligent decision support, transforming business insights into action, or creating smarter and more resilient manufacturing operations, this is your opportunity to solve real-world challenges and reinvent the future with AI.

Build solutions that harness the power of AI while keeping human ingenuity at the core. We are looking for solutions that demonstrate how people and AI can work together to transform experiences, improve decision-making, increase productivity, and create value at scale.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Open to pre-final and final year students from all streams of B.E./B.Tech, M.E./M.Tech, MSc, MCA, and Integrated Dual Degree Program (BE+ME, BTech +MTech, BE/BTech + M.Sc) from eligible campuses.
• Participants may register individually or in teams of up to 3 members.
• Cross-specialisation teams are permitted, provided all members meet the eligibility criteria.
• Each participant can be a part of only one team throughout the competition.

What we expect from you

• The Accenture Innovation Challenge 2026 is a multi-stage journey designed to help you transform bold ideas into impactful, AI-powered solutions that address real-world business challenges.

Solution Framework (Strategic Approach)

• Submit a 2–3 slide presentation outlining your proposed solution, in a prescribed template. You can download it from the Brief button once the round is Live.
• Include a 2-3 minute video explaining the problem, your approach, and the impact your solution could create.
• Submission formats: PDF/PPT and MP4/MOV
• Naming convention: TeamName_CampusName

Prototype Development (Detailed Submission)

• Turn your vision into a working solution. Shortlisted teams from Round 1 will be invited to develop a prototype leveraging AI that demonstrates the practicality, scalability, and impact of their idea.
• Your submission should include:
  • A working prototype addressing the challenge statement.
  • A README document detailing the solution approach, architecture, implementation, and key features.
  • A prototype demonstration video showcasing the solution in action.
  • A public GitHub repository containing source code, dependencies, and configuration files.

Solution Discussion with AI and Mentorship

• The top 10 teams shortlisted for the Grand Finale will be invited to a live solution discussion, facilitated through the AI platform. The discussion will revolve around technical and AI proficiency, technology stack expertise, problem-solving capabilities, Solution thinking and innovative approach.
• The teams will also gain access to exclusive mentorship from Accenture experts and Industry experts, who will provide guidance to refine their solution, strengthen their value proposition, and prepare for the Grand Finale.

Grand Finale

• The finalist teams will earn a place at the offline/in-person Grand Finale in Bengaluru, where they will showcase a production-ready, scalable version of their solution.
• Teams will present their solution through a 10-minute pitch, followed by a 5-minute Q&A with the jury. You will be required to demonstrate how your solution harnesses AI to create measurable impact.

What's at Stake?

• The Winners will receive prizes worth INR 3,00,000.
• 1st Runner-Up will receive prizes worth INR 2,25,000.
• 2nd Runner-Up will receive prizes worth INR 1,50,000.
• Remaining finalist Teams shall receive exclusive Accenture merchandise.
• Top 10 teams will also receive a certificate of participation, while winners will be awarded certificates of achievement.
• A chance to earn Pre-Placement Interview (PPI) opportunities for the Top 10 finalist teams.

Reinvent with AI. Put Humans in the Lead. Build What Comes Next.