What is the Unisys Innovation Program?
The Unisys Innovation Program (UIP) is an industry-academia contest in India that inspires students to tackle tech and business challenges with their brightest ideas. This strategic initiative fosters innovative thinking and problem-solving skills among engineering students.
From its modest start in 2009 as a paper submission contest, UIP has evolved into a ten-month mentorship program. Over 100,000 members from 3,000 institutions have participated, with the latest UIPY17 edition attracting 27,837 enrolments and 4853 abstract submissions.
UIP 2027 - 18th edition blends emerging technology themes with the industries Unisys serves. Every submission must apply one or more technology themes to a real problem in a single industry.
Technology themes (choose one or more):
- Agents unleashed
- Beyond the Perimeter
- Connected World
- Immersive Experiences
- Innovating the Quantum Frontier
- Innovation Beyond Boundaries
Unisys industries (choose one):
- Energy & Utilities
- Financial Services
- Healthcare & Life Sciences
- Higher Education
- Manufacturing
- Public Sector
- Quick Service Restaurants
- Retail & Consumer Goods
Students who enter the contest will build with new technologies and ground their ideas in the realities of a Unisys industry, guided by Unisys subject matter experts who mentor each team and help bring their ideas to life.
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What are the benefits of this program?
UIP fuels discovery and offers participants a glimpse into their professional journeys.
The program empowers students to reshape the trajectory of India's future through technological innovation. Students have the opportunity to exhibit pioneering ideas and bring them to life with the guidance of subject-matter experts.
Engaging in this initiative provides students with the prospect of securing financial rewards and opening doors to potential career paths. As a recognition of excellence, Unisys may also extend internship and job opportunities to winning participants, granting them exposure to the professional landscape.
Prizes for Year 18
1st prize
- Cash Prize of INR 3,50,000- Merit Certificate
- All prizes are group prizes to be shared equally between all students in the group (maximum of 4) and guides (maximum 2 guides)
2nd prize
- Cash Prize of INR 2,00,000- Merit Certificate
- All prizes are group prizes to be shared equally between all students in the group (maximum of 4) and guides (maximum 2 guides)
3rd prize
- Cash Prize of INR 1,50,000- Merit Certificate
- All prizes are group prizes to be shared equally between all students in the group (maximum of 4) and guides (maximum 2 guides)