About the Competition
Udyam is a national-level startup pitching competition that brings together college entrepreneurs
and young innovators from across the country. The platform allows participants to present their
startup ideas to a panel of professional investors and industry experts, gaining valuable
insights and real-world exposure.
The competition focuses on nurturing innovative thinking, strengthening business fundamentals,
and helping participants transform ideas into viable startup models during E-Summit 2026.
Competition Structure
Step 1: Registration
Register your team and Idea PPT (in the template provided) on the Unstop platform
before 14th Feb 2026 (11:59 PM).
Round 1: Pitch Deck
Ideas will be evaluated on the basis of the PPT submitted. Shortlisted ideas will
qualify to the Semi-finals which will be held on-campus on 21st Feb 2026.
Round 2: Semi-finals
Semi-finalists present their Idea PPT live in front of the jury in a closed-room
presentation. Top 10 teams advance to the Grand Finals.
Round 3: Finals
Finalists present their ideas live in front of investors and a distinguished
jury, competing for the Top-3 prizes.
Prizes & Benefits
Cash Prizes Worth ₹30,000
- Opportunity to pitch before professional investors.
- Expert feedback and industry insights on your startup
idea.
- National-level exposure at E-Summit 2026.
- Networking with mentors, founders, and fellow
entrepreneurs.
- Certificates of participation for finalists.
Eligibility Criteria
- Each team shall consist of minimum two (2) and maximum
four (4) members.
- Teams must adhere to the official registration process on
the Unstop platform and the internal shortlisting criteria to qualify for the Semi-finals.
- All ideas presented must be original and solely developed
by the participating students; any form of plagiarism shall lead to immediate
disqualification.
- Teams must strictly adhere to the prescribed time limits
and presentation formats at every stage of the competition.
- The decisions of the jury and the organizing committee
shall be final and binding in all matters related to the competition.
Rules & Guidelines
- Teams must submit their Idea PPT using the official
template provided on the Unstop platform.
- All submissions must be completed before the specified
deadline; late entries will not be considered.
- Teams should ensure that the information provided in
their pitch is accurate, original, and free from any misleading claims.
- Plagiarism or use of uncredited third-party content will
result in disqualification.
- Teams are required to be present on campus on the day of
the competition for the Semi-finals and Finals.
- Any breach of conduct or misconduct by team members may
lead to disqualification at the discretion of the organizers.
- The organizers reserve the right to modify the rules or
structure of the competition if necessary, with prior intimation to participants.
Evaluation Criteria
- Problem Identification and Clarity of the problem
statement.
- Innovation and uniqueness of the proposed solution.
- Feasibility and practicality of implementation.
- Market understanding, scalability, and business model.
- Team capability, clarity of thought, and presentation
quality.