Innovation Challenge
Show how you would make getting around Cyberabad safer, greener and fairer. Teams of 2 to 5 take part in one of three tracks, and shortlisted entries are exhibited at Cyberabad Moves for citizens and city leaders.
- Submission deadline
- Shortlist announced
- Exhibited at Cyberabad Moves
Choose your track
Pick the one that fits your team to see its themes, entry formats and how to apply.
School Students Innovation Challenge
Imagine and design a better future for your daily journeys to school, parks, tuitions, markets and bus stops.
Who can take part
Students from recognised schools in Cyberabad, judged in two categories:
- Category M (Middle School): classes 6 to 8
- Category S (Senior School): classes 9 to 12
Teams of 2 to 5 students. One school teacher may be listed as a mentor (optional, but encouraged).
Themes Choose one for your team
- The “Cool” School Commute (My Safe & Green School Zone)Design a safe and green zone around your own school. How can students reach school safely by walking, cycling or public transport instead of private cars?
- My NeighbourhoodShow how children and families can reach school, parks, shops, clinics, bus stops and other amenities within a 15-minute walk, cycle or short bus ride.
- Streets for Play: Reclaim Streets for ChildrenPick a street, lane or junction near your home or school that feels unsafe, noisy or boring, and reimagine it so you and your friends can play, meet and move freely.
- Public Transport for Future CyberabadWhat should buses, bus stops and metro stations look like so that children, parents, grandparents and everyone feels safe and happy using them?
- Behaviour Change for Safer and Greener JourneysDesign a campaign that changes how people travel and use roads: carpooling, public transport, helmets and seat belts, speed discipline and respect for pedestrians.
Entry formats
- 3D models, static or simple working. Sustainable or recycled materials preferred (cardboard, clay, scrap). Base up to 3 ft × 2 ft, height up to 3 ft.
- Posters or drawings, hand-made or digital, on A1 or A2 sheets.
Write your name, grade, school name and entry title on the entry.
What your entry should show
- The problem you are trying to solve
- Your idea or design
- How it makes streets safer and cleaner
- Why it is good for the future of Cyberabad
How entries are judged
- Safety for children and families
- Environmental friendliness
- Creativity, innovation and imagination
- Connection to real places in Cyberabad
- Clear explanation of ideas
Supports experiential, project-based learning aligned with NEP 2020.
College & University Innovation Challenge
Develop bold, technically grounded and context-sensitive proposals that respond to real urban conditions in Cyberabad.
Who can take part
Students and recent graduates from colleges and universities in Hyderabad:
- Undergraduate students
- Postgraduate students
- Recent graduates (within the last 2 years)
Teams of 2 to 5. One faculty mentor may be listed (optional).
Themes Choose one for your team
- Mobility for AllHow a people-centred city designs streets, public spaces and transport services that serve everyone equally, with safe, seamless access to jobs, education, healthcare and public spaces.
- Future-Ready Public Transport SystemsA city-scale vision where public transport is the backbone of Cyberabad’s mobility, supported by walking, cycling and emerging modes.
- Integrated Multimodal Transport HubsSeamless hubs that bring together rail, metro, buses and intermediate public transport, with safe, accessible, pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
- First-Mile and Last-Mile ConnectivityHow people travel safely and comfortably between their doorstep and the nearest stop, within a 1 to 2 km catchment, by walking, cycling, feeders and shared modes.
- Behaviour Change for Safer and Greener JourneysA campaign or programme that changes how people choose to travel and use roads, from carpooling and public transport to safe road behaviour.
Entry formats
- 3D models of a site or system. Sustainable or recycled materials preferred. Base up to 3 ft × 2 ft, height up to 3 ft.
- Posters or drawings, hand-made or digital, on A1 or A2 sheets.
- Digital entries: videos, animations or short films (up to 2 minutes, MP4, at least 1080p), interactive websites, AR/VR walkthroughs or GIS story maps.
Write your name, year of study, institute name and entry title on the entry.
How entries are judged
Environmental friendliness, creativity and imagination, connection to real places in Cyberabad, and a clear explanation. Your project should show:
- A clear problem definition and urban context
- User experience and inclusivity
- Climate responsiveness and sustainability
- Feasibility and implementation thinking
Citizens Innovation Challenge
For curious and concerned residents who want to take ownership of their city and imagine a better present and future for Cyberabad.
Who can take part
- Resident Welfare Associations and apartment associations
- Community organisations
- Active citizens, techies, urban designers, planners and enthusiasts
Teams of 2 to 5 members.
Themes Choose one for your team
- Mobility for AllHow a people-centred city designs streets, public spaces and transport services that serve everyone equally, with safe, seamless access to jobs, education, healthcare and public spaces.
- Future-Ready Public Transport SystemsA city-scale vision where public transport is the backbone of Cyberabad’s mobility, supported by walking, cycling and emerging modes.
- Smart Mobility and Digital InnovationHow technology, AI, open data and digital tools can make Cyberabad’s mobility safer, more efficient and easier to use.
- Climate-Smart CyberabadStreet and mobility solutions that cut emissions, heat and pollution, reduce flooding, and make walking, cycling and transit more comfortable.
- Behaviour Change for Safer and Greener JourneysA campaign or programme that changes how people choose to travel and use roads, from carpooling and public transport to safe road behaviour.
Entry formats
- Posters or drawings, hand-made or digital, on A1 or A2 sheets, to inspire behaviour change or reimagine mobility.
- Digital entries: videos, animations or short films (up to 2 minutes, MP4, at least 1080p), interactive websites, AR/VR walkthroughs or GIS story maps.
How entries are judged
Environmental friendliness, creativity and imagination, connection to real places in Cyberabad, and a clear explanation. Your project should show:
- A clear problem definition and urban context
- User experience and inclusivity
- Climate responsiveness and sustainability
- Feasibility and implementation thinking
Why take part
- Exhibit your workSelected projects are displayed at Cyberabad Moves for citizens and city leaders.
- Get a certificateEvery participant receives a Certificate of Innovation.
- Meet expertsBuild creativity and confidence while interacting with mobility experts.
- Be recognisedOutstanding entries are specially recognised in each category.
Where to submit your entry
Last date: 16 November 2026
Models and hard copies
Society for Cyberabad Security Council,
Cyberabad Police Commissioner Office,
Gachibowli, Hyderabad 500032
Soft copies and digital entries
Email [email protected] with your team name in the subject line.
Questions
How do we take part?
Pick your track, choose one theme and register your team using the Apply now button for your track. Then submit your entry by 16 November, either in person or by email.
How many people can be in a team?
Between 2 and 5. School teams may list one teacher as a mentor, and college teams one faculty mentor. Mentors are optional.
What are the size limits?
3D models: base up to 3 ft × 2 ft and height up to 3 ft. Posters and drawings: A1 (about 841 × 594 mm) or A2 (about 594 × 420 mm). Videos and animations: up to 2 minutes, MP4, at least 1080p.
What should we write on the entry?
Your names, grade or year, school or institute name, and the title of the entry. Use the same team name you registered with.
Who can we contact with questions?
Write to [email protected].