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Mar 01 '26: Submission Deadline
Mar 08 '26: Hackathon Starts
Mar 12 '26: Finalists Announced
Mar 15 '26: Grand Finale at IISc
Missed the information live session? Watch the recording now!
Mar 01 '26: Submission Deadline
Mar 08 '26: Hackathon Starts
Mar 12 '26: Finalists Announced
Mar 15 '26: Grand Finale at IISc
Missed the information live session? Watch the recording now!
Mar 01 '26: Submission Deadline
Mar 08 '26: Hackathon Starts
Mar 12 '26: Finalists Announced
Mar 15 '26: Grand Finale at IISc
Missed the information live session? Watch the recording now!
Mar 01 '26: Submission Deadline
Mar 08 '26: Hackathon Starts
Mar 12 '26: Finalists Announced
Mar 15 '26: Grand Finale at IISc
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Knowledge PartnerIEEE PES Bangalore Chapter

NATIONAL SCIENCE
DAY SYMPOSIUM

A 2-day mega event celebrating science and hands-on learning: starting virtually and concluding at IISc Bangalore.

IISc Bangalore

Your registration can lead you to

IISc Bangalore

08Mar
Day 1
Saturday, 2026
15Mar
Day 2
Saturday, 2026

Student ContestsRegister Now

Participate in our flagship challenges. Showcase your innovation. Win big.

Grand Prizes

Global Stage

Free Event

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Important Dates

22Dec '25

Announcement Date

25Dec '25
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01Mar '26
01Mar '26
03Mar '26
03Mar '26
08Mar '26
12Mar '26
15Mar '26
15Mar '26

How it Works

Follow these 5 simple stages to successfully complete your application for STEMexplore 2026.

Stage 1: Online Registration

Begin your journey by signing up through our official portal and providing your basic details.
Required for Next Level

Stage 2: Submission Details

Stage 3: Project Upload

Stage 4: Finalist Shortlisting

Stage 5: IISc Grand Finale

Panel Discussion

"The 2030 Horizon and Beyond:
Skills, Mindsets, and Learning"

For Parents & EducatorsMarch 8, 202610:30 AM IST

How do we prepare ourselves and the next generation for careers that don't exist yet? Join our expert panelists as they explore the skills, mindsets, and learning strategies needed to thrive in 2030 and beyond.

Skills
Careers
Human Intelligence

Meet the Experts

Panelists Announcement Pending

Finalizing our lineup of industry experts and thought leaders. Stay tuned!

Coming Soon
CONTEST DETAILS

Showcase Your
Innovation

1

Engage with Experts

Finalists will present submissions to distinguished judges and receive feedback.

2

Win Grand Prizes

Exciting rewards and scholarships for the top performers.

3

Open to All

Inclusive participation with dedicated Q&A sessions.

Guardians of Water: A Junior Coding Challenge

Grades 4 - 6
Starts March 8, 2026
11:30 AM IST

Format: The Dual-Phase Challenge: Sustainability IQ Quiz followed by a Coding Hackathon on Scratch.

The Mission: Students will build code-based solutions for water scarcity, awareness, and circular water management.

Round 1: Attend LIVE Sustainability IQ Quiz on 8th March 2026
Round 2: Receive submission details/ links for the Coding Hackathon
Round 3: Hack, Build and Submit your Scratch Code within 72 hours
Register Now

Judges & Mentors

Be ready to impress and be inspired as finalists and winners present their submissions to our distinguished judges and mentors.

At the end of the events, all attendees get a chance to interact with the esteemed judges for a no-filter Q&A session!

Sukumar Rangachari

Sukumar Rangachari

Business Mentor at NSRCEL

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Pushpa Thantry

Pushpa Thantry

Director at Akshara Foundation

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Join Proposed

More distinguished judges and mentors are being finalized.

Event Schedule

Two days of innovation, learning, and celebration of science.

Mar 8, 2026Online

10:30 AM ISTOpening

Launching STEMXplore2026

Address by Dr. Sonali Dasgupta

10:30 AM ISTPanel

Expert Panel Discussion

The 2030 Horizon and Beyond: Skills, Mindsets, and Learning (For Parents & Educators)

11:30 AM ISTContest

Sustainability Quiz & Jr. Hackathon | Grades 4 - 6

Scratch Based Coding Contest

Mar 15, 2026IISc Bangalore

10:00 AM ISTOpening

Welcome Address to the Finals

10:30 AM ISTContest

Finals of Let's Talk STEM | Grades 7 - 12

3-Minute STEM Talks Finale

11:30 AM ISTContest

Winner Showcase of Jr. Hackathon | Grades 4 - 6

12:00 PM ISTContest

Finals of Story Behind My Tech | Grades 7 - 12

"Engineering Energy Efficient Communities"

02:00 PM ISTClosing

Winner Announcement, Prize Distribution and Wrap Up

About the Event

STEMXplore 2026 celebrates India's National Science Day through discovery, creativity, and innovation.

Our Mission

Empowering students through knowledge. Bringing together educators, parents, and thought leaders.

Program Highlights

Explore STEM beyond textbooks. Build future-ready skills through hands-on challenges.

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Empower the
Next Generation

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Enhance Brand Purpose

Align your brand with a meaningful cause empowering the next generation.

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Reach 2000+ Community

Reach our engaged community of over 2000 parents directly.

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Create Brand Awareness

Showcase your brand to a diverse audience of students and educators.

Become a Sponsor

Position your brand at the forefront of STEM education. Gain visibility among a highly engaged audience of students, educators, and leaders.

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Recognition in media outreach and post-event reports
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Event Partners

IEEE Signal Processing Society Bangalore Chapter

IEEE Signal Processing Society

Gold Sponsor

DigiKey

DigiKey

Gifting Partner

TOYNIK

TOYNIK

Gifting Partner

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Join the
STEMXplore 2026
Revolution

Be part of India's most exciting virtual STEM symposium. Register now to participate in competitions, attend panel discussions, and showcase your innovation.

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Past Editions

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