Celebrating the Winners of Made in 3D – Seed the Future Entrepreneurs 2025-26
From improving agricultural practices to designing assistive tools and emergency response solutions, this season of Made in 3D - Seed the Future Entrepreneurs saw Indian school students combine creativity, technology, and entrepreneurship to solve their communities' everyday challenges with innovative solutions.
La Fondation Dassault Systèmes in India, in collaboration with Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog, and Michelin India Pvt. Ltd., successfully concluded the 2025–26 edition of Made in 3D – Seed the Future Entrepreneurs (STFE). This flagship program encourages innovation, creativity, and entrepreneurial thinking by empowering school students across the country to transform real-world ideas into innovative prototypes and viable startup products through a year-long hands-on learning journey using professional 3D digital technologies.
This year's participants were invited to develop practical, impactful solutions to problems observed in their communities across three themes:
- Low-Cost Agricultural Innovations to support local farming through accessible and frugal solutions.
- Innovative & Productive Tools for Local Workers and Artisans to improve productivity while preserving traditional skills.
- Disaster Relief & Emergency Devices to create resilient and portable solutions for people affected by emergencies and natural disasters.
A National Grand Finale in Pune
The Grand Finale took place on June 27 at the Dassault Systèmes Campus in Pune, bringing together the 10 finalist teams selected from 210 participating schools across 29 states and union territories, after months of learning, creativity and teamwork.
Held as part of the Indo-French Year of Innovation 2026, the event celebrated the shared commitment of France and India to fostering innovation and preparing the next generation of changemakers. La Fondation Dassault Systèmes was honored to welcome the Consul General of France in Mumbai and the Attaché for Scientific and Higher Education at the Consulate General of France in Mumbai for the event, as well as Mr. Sumit Gakhar, Deputy Secretary, NITI Aayog and Ms. Deepali Upadhyay, Program Lead, Atal Innovation Mission.
During the event, each finalist team pitched its project before a professional jury. Students also showcased their prototypes and startup concepts in an exhibition attended by Dassault Systèmes employees, partners, and invited guests. The exhibition provided a valuable opportunity for these young innovators to present their ideas, display their remarkable ingenuity, receive professional feedback, and experience first-hand how innovations are showcased to industry audiences.
Congratulations to the Made in 3D - STFE 2025-26 Winners
Congratulations to the winners, finalists, and every student who participated in this year's program. Their passion, creativity, and determination, demonstrate the remarkable potential of young innovators to build a more sustainable and inclusive future when education, innovation, and collaboration come together.
First Place
PEHRA student start-up - Delhi Public school, Greater Faridabad
PEHRA is an innovative smart safety solution designed to make railway track patrolling safer and more efficient through real-time communication, hazard detection, improved visibility, and ergonomic wearable technology.
Second Place
ACE Solution student start-up - Hon. Vitthalrao Patwardhan Utkarsh Ashramshala, Waghera
Bamboo Easy Fix is a simple, low-cost yet impactful agricultural tool that helps farmers install and remove bamboo poles for vine crop farming with less effort. Requiring no fuel or electricity, it offers farmers an efficient, sustainable, and affordable way to accomplish more with fewer resources.
Third Place
Kaisen student start-up - The School of the Good Shepherd, Kerala
KeeprKit is India's first smart hive for Indian bees, combining modern technology with practical beekeeping to support healthier bee colonies and sustainable honey production.
Special Category Awards
A collective effort
The success of this edition was made possible by the commitment of more than 250 volunteers from La Fondation Dassault Systèmes, who generously shared their time, expertise, and mentorship throughout the program. Their guidance and encouragement helped students refine their ideas and make the most of advanced 3D technologies.
La Fondation Dassault Systèmes also thanks its valued partners – Michelin India Pvt. Ltd, Vigyan Ashram, and Lend A Hand India – for their continued collaboration and support in providing participating school students with an enriching entrepreneurial learning experience.