How To Apply 

Application Eligibility

  • Eligibility: Teams must consist of 3 members, all of whom should be below the age of 25 years and students.
  • Focus Areas: The solution must address one of the critical challenges outlined in the Case Bundle (financial inclusion, urban mobility, healthcare access, energy solutions, education, climate change, or food security).
  • Originality: All submitted ideas must be original, and not a direct copy of existing solutions.

Full Process of the Competition

The competition follows a structured process that includes registration, shortlisting, pitching, and final evaluation. Here’s how it works:

  1. Registration and Application:
  • Teams of three members, all under 25 and students, will submit their startup ideas, prototypes, or MVPs via a simple online Google Form.
  • Teams will select one of the critical challenges outlined in the Case Bundle to address with their startup idea.
  1. Shortlisting and Selection:
  • After the application deadline, the submissions will be reviewed by a screening team.
  • The shortlisted teams will be announced, and these teams will move on to the next stage, where they will be invited to pitch their ideas to an expert jury at the divisional summit.
  1. Pitching and Final Evaluation:
  • Shortlisted teams will pitch their startup ideas at the divisional summit in front of the expert panel of judges.
  • The jury will evaluate the pitches based on the established criteria, providing feedback on the viability and potential impact of each startup.
  1. Winners Announcement:
  • The top 3 teams will be awarded monetary prizes and receive equal mentorship. These teams will be recognized for their creativity, innovation, and impact in their respective fields.