Government of Meghalaya
Funding & Schemes
Up to
₹5 lakh
each, Top 3 winners
A platform to identify, support and scale innovative solutions developed by Meghalaya's residents to address real-world challenges faced by the State and its communities.
Last date to apply: 12 November 2026
Cash prize · up to
₹5 lakh
each, for the Top 3 winners
What is the CM’s Innovation Contest?
The Contest aims to transform local ideas and working solutions into practical, scalable impact by connecting innovators with Government stakeholders, technical experts and potential avenues for adoption.
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Challenges to solve
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The Journey
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Tracks & Challenges
The proposed solution must address one of the identified challenge tracks. An individual or team can apply for only one challenge track.
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Eligibility
Individuals and teams can participate in the Contest.
Not eligible
Idea-Stage Proposals
Proposals without a working prototype are not eligible.
The Contest is open to individuals and teams who are permanent residents of Meghalaya.
Startups and firms are eligible to apply if at least 51% of their ownership is held by residents of Meghalaya.
Registered Self-Help Groups (SHGs), cooperatives and other recognised community-based groups are eligible to participate.
Applicants may participate individually or as a team of up to four (4) members.
Applicants must have a working prototype that demonstrates the feasibility of their product, service, solution or innovation.
The proposed solution must address one of the identified challenge tracks or themes and demonstrate clear potential for practical application and impact in Meghalaya.
An individual or team can apply for only one challenge track and cannot apply for multiple tracks.
Rewards & Benefits
₹5 lakh
Cash Prize · Top 3
The Top 3 winners will receive cash prizes of up to ₹5 lakh each, based on the assessed cost and requirements of their solution.
Winning solutions may be considered for integration into relevant State Government programmes or official State services, subject to feasibility and applicable approvals.
Selected applicants will have the opportunity to present their solutions to relevant Government stakeholders and explore potential opportunities for adoption.
Selected winning solutions may be considered for additional funding support for implementation and scale-up, based on project requirements and estimated cost, subject to applicable approvals.
Selected applicants will receive mentorship and guidance to help strengthen and develop their solutions.
Documents Required
Applicants may upload images that clearly showcase their product or service.
Applicants may upload a pitch deck presenting their solution, its impact, feasibility and potential for implementation.
Have a working solution for Meghalaya?
The Contest is open to individuals, teams, startups, firms and community groups with a working prototype that addresses one of the six challenge tracks. Applications are processed through MeghalayaOne — the Government of Meghalaya's unified e-services portal.
Last date to apply
12 November 2026
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