How to Apply for Startup Summit 2026 — National Business Plan Competition for MBA & UG Students

The competition is structured as a progression of rounds rather than a single pitch. Teams that clear one stage move to the next:

1. Executive Summary Submission — teams first put their business idea on paper in a concise summary.
2. Preliminary Pitch — shortlisted ideas are pitched in an initial round.
3. Business Plan Presentation — teams present their fuller business plan.
4. Mentorship Bootcamp — participants work with industry experts to sharpen the venture.
5. Investor Grand Finale — the closing round, where teams pitch before investors.

The rounds run within the overall event window of July 20, 2026 to August 20, 2026.