Grand Prix
The highest honour at INEX. Presented to the single most outstanding innovation of the edition, chosen by the international jury from across every category.
The highest recognition
Top honours
Awarded by INEX India to the most outstanding innovations of the edition, as judged by the international jury.
Best International Innovation
For the most outstanding innovation entered from outside India, recognising originality, impact and readiness for real-world use.
Best National Innovation
For the most outstanding innovation from India, recognising originality, impact and readiness for real-world use.
For every category
Medals
Innovations are evaluated by the jury on the expo floor, and medals are awarded on merit.
Gold Medal
Awarded to innovations the jury judges to be of exceptional merit.
Silver Medal
Awarded to innovations the jury judges to be of high merit.
Bronze Medal
Awarded to innovations the jury judges to be of notable merit.
From our partners
Special awards
Presented by partner organisations to innovations that stand out in their field.
Presented by IBS Global
Special Award
For innovations with strong potential for international commercialisation and technology licensing.
Compete for 2026's awards
Every innovation exhibited at INEX 2026 is evaluated by the jury.
INEX Success Stories
Manishka Dubey, a 10 year old Young innovator from Dehradun got media coverage via Goa News Hub and also participated in International Innovation Expo organized by Govt of Thailand with support from IBS Global. She won gold there also and now is running her training programs for young women innovators. IBS Global is also mentoring her free of cost.
Ms Manishka Dubey
Young Innovator, Rajasthan, India
INEX Success Stories
Mr Lohit, An innovator from Karnataka received gold medal in INEX which added value to his resume and got a job in Innovation Ecosystem in Karnataka "Inunity".
Mr. Lohit
Innovators from Karnataka, India