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9th National Social Enterprise Idea Challenge by Azim Premji University [Win Cash Prizes of Rs. 1.5 L]: Register by July 31

Gurjit Kaur

Apr 15, 2025
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Azim Premji University is inviting submissions for 9th National Social Enterprise Idea Challenge. The last date of submission is July 31.

About the Challenge

The Idea Challenge was designed as a yearly flagship event for the Social Enterprise Cell with the following objectives:

To provide students from all parts of the country an opportunity to explore social entrepreneurship and share their innovative ideas in a rigorous and competitive manner.
To provide a platform for students to shape their ideas through mentorship support and networking with other budding entrepreneurs in the social entrepreneurial circuit.

Eligibility

This event is only open to students of Indian Colleges, Universities and Research Institutions. Students from multiple institutions can form a team.

Guidelines

Registered teams will receive the Idea Challenge application form which is to be duly filled with all details by applicants and emailed to socialenterprisecell@apu.edu.in.
The Idea form will ask for details about the social problem the team is trying to solve, their proposed solution, the type of social enterprise the team wants to build and the revenue model, etc.
Student teams must submit their original ideas/enterprise models for consideration. Any venture already initiated by their institutions or by any other group (where students may be team members or volunteers) will NOT be accepted.
15 teams will be shortlisted based on the submissions and will be invited to our Bengaluru campus to pitch in front of the jury panel.

How to Register?

Step 1: Provide your details, including participant name, a valid email ID, and your programme below.

Step 2: After completing the registration, participants will receive a response email from Azim Premji University.

Step 3: The email will contain a Google Form where interested participants can submit their idea. Follow these steps carefully while completing the registration on google from.

Fill in the required details in the Google Form.
Download the provided Word document from the given link in google from, complete it with the necessary details, and save it as a PDF.
Upload the same PDF document in Section 3 of the same Google Form.

Step 4: Once the idea is submitted following all the procedures, participants will receive a final confirmation email from Social Enterprise Cell, Azim Premji University.

Note: Ensure all details are accurate and complete before submission. Incomplete registrations may not be considered.

Prizes

The 3 top teams will win prize money worth INR 1.5 lakhs as well as valuable mentorship and networks to take forward their world-changing ideas into social impact organisations.