Ideathon 6.0 2026 : Business Plan Competition
Faculty of Commerce & Management, Kalinga University, Raipur
📌About the Event
Ideathon 6.0 is a business plan competition organised by the Faculty of Commerce & Management, Kalinga University, Raipur. The competition invites school and university students to develop innovative business ideas, create detailed business plans, and pitch them before a panel of judges. With 21 themes covering areas such as AI, climate-tech, fintech, healthcare, education, cybersecurity, and social innovation, the event provides participants with an opportunity to showcase their entrepreneurial thinking and compete for cash prizes worth ₹1.20 lakh.
ℹ️ Event Details
- Type: Business Plan Competition
- Organiser: Faculty of Commerce & Management, Kalinga University
- Mode: Hybrid – Online/Offline
- Finale Dates: 23–24 November 2026
- Team Size: 1–5 members
- Participation: Indian and international teams
- Format: Two rounds – Business Plan Submission and Final Presentation
- Presentation Duration: Maximum 15 minutes per team
- Business Plan Format: PDF, maximum 50 pages
📅 Important Dates
- Round 1 Registration Opens: 1 August 2026
- Round 1 Registration Closes: 12 September 2026, as per the organiser’s latest announcement
- Shortlisted Teams Announced: 19 September 2026
- Round 2 Registration Opens: 21 September 2026
- Round 2 Registration Closes: 7 November 2026
- Final Business Plan Presentation: 23–24 November 2026
🎯 Eligibility & Rules
- Eligibilty:
- Open to school students from Classes IX–XII under Category A.
- Open to undergraduate, postgraduate, and research scholars under Category B.
- International participation is allowed.
- Teams can have 1 to 5 members.
- Participants can come from diverse academic backgrounds, including engineering, management, arts, commerce, sciences, law, and medicine.
🏆 Benefits for the Participants
- Winning Team: ₹25,000
- First Runner-up: ₹15,000
- Second Runner-up: ₹10,000
- Business Plan with Potential: ₹5,000 each for two selected plans
- The above prizes are awarded separately across Category A and Category B.
- Total Prize Pool: ₹1,20,000
- Winners receive certificates.