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Dassault Systèmes has launched the 16th edition of AAKRUTI Innovation Competition, its flagship design and innovation competition for students worldwide.This year’s edition introduces new thematic areas, enhanced rewards and expanded opportunities for skill development through certifications and digital applications.
AAKRUTI 2026–27 will focus on four key themes that reflect global priorities: robotics, local community problems, healthcare innovation and mobility. These themes are designed to encourage students to apply design thinking and engineering principles to solve real-world challenges with measurable impact.
Students will use Dassault Systèmes’ 3DEXPERIENCE platform and SOLIDWORKS applications to develop their projects.
“AAKRUTI started with a simple belief that students everywhere have incredible ideas if we give them the right platform, tools and encouragement. What inspires us most is seeing young innovators take on real problems with creativity, passion, and purpose. From a small initiative to a global movement across 37-plus countries, AAKRUTI has become a place where students turn ideas into solutions that can truly make a difference,” says Suchit Jain, vice president, Strategy, Dassault Systèmes.
This edition also sees a marked increase in rewards. A total of $20,000 in cash prizes, along with SOLIDWORKS licenses, will be awarded to winners. In addition, all participants will gain access to Dassault Systèmes’ design ecosystem including SOLIDWORKS licenses, certification opportunities (CSWA, CSWP), and the 3DEXPERIENCE platform, enabling hands-on learning and real-world simulation capabilities.
In the previous edition, over 2,000 certifications were awarded, amounting to nearly $396,000 in upskilling value.
Since its inception, AAKRUTI has witnessed participation from over 75,000 students across more than 1,000 institutes and 37 countries. The program has also demonstrated industry relevance, with 500 alumni and winners currently working across leading global organizations, based on recent survey insights.
The competition journey will culminate in the Global Finale at Dassault Systèmes’ 3DEXPERIENCE World 2027 event in Nashville. AAKRUTI registration link: https://www.solidworks.com/product/students/aakruti-global
Sources: Press materials received from the company and additional information gleaned from the company’s website.
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