1PPS (One Product Per Student) is a national initiative rooted in Aatmanirbhar Bharat — empowering every student to build a real, deployable product using AI/ML, IoT, Robotics, Drones, VLSI, EV or Cyber Security and contribute to India's innovation economy.
Limited seats · Cohort starts April 2026
Free to apply. No prior product experience needed.
Recent global developments have reinforced that Aatmanirbhar Bharat is more important than ever. 1PPS inspires every student to focus on innovation and build meaningful products that contribute to India's journey toward becoming a strong, self-reliant economy.
Every product built under 1PPS contributes to India's vision of self-reliance — solving real Indian problems with homegrown innovation.
Led by The IoT Academy in collaboration with UniConverge Technologies Pvt. Ltd. and UpSkill Campus.
Students don't just prototype — they optimise, test exhaustively, and prepare their product for real field trials and commercialisation.
This initiative is a joint effort of three organisations committed to transforming how India's students build and innovate.
India's most affordable premium tech educator since 2017. Leading the 1PPS initiative with deep expertise in emerging technologies.
Lead PartnerPvt. Ltd. — bringing deep industry connections, real-world product development expertise and commercialisation support.
Technology PartnerEnabling skill development, free learning resources, and career growth pathways for students across India.
Skills PartnerA 6-week structured programme designed to take you through the complete product-building experience.
Submit your application with a brief project idea. Selected students attend an orientation, get matched with their mentor, and finalize their product direction.
Application → OrientationValidate your idea with real users, map out features, and create a product brief. No building yet — only thinking, research, and planning.
User Research → Product BriefDevelop the ML/AI core, wrap it in a product (API, web app, mobile), and iterate continuously with mentor feedback and peer reviews.
ML Model → Working PrototypeUser testing, bug fixes, performance tuning, and preparing a compelling product narrative for Demo Day.
Beta → Launch-ReadyDeploy to production and present your product at the public Demo Day in front of industry guests, investors, and the broader student community.
Deployed Product → Demo Day 🎉You don't need to be an expert. You need to be willing to build.
If you're studying computer science, data science, or any engineering discipline and want hands-on AI experience — this is for you.
Have a problem you want to solve with AI? Whether it's healthcare, education, agriculture, or finance — bring your idea and we'll help you build it.
You should be comfortable with Python basics. Deep ML expertise is not required — our mentors will guide you through the technical implementation.
We don't just enrol you and leave you alone. The 1PPS ecosystem wraps around every student with the right support at the right time.
Expert mentors guide you from raw idea to a well-defined MVP — helping you avoid common pitfalls and stay focused.
Access curated free learning content for every skill you need — AI/ML, embedded systems, cloud, and more — no extra cost.
Get access to a curated open-source list to jumpstart your MVP — so you build on proven foundations, not from scratch.
We don't stop at launch. Get help positioning, pitching, and taking your product to market — including field trial support.
Everything you need to know before applying.
Join 1PPS and build a product that matters for India. It takes under 2 minutes to apply. Applications close April 15, 2026.
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Thank you for applying to PPS Cohort 2026. We'll review your application and get back to you by May 1, 2026.