Innovation Mission Punjab, a public-private PARTNERSHIP programme to promote the spirit of , has invited actionable business ideas for Roar- Punjabs Biggest Idea Hunt by November 15.
The Mission has partnered with many renowned institutions in Punjab, including the Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology (TIET), Indian School of Business (ISB), Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Punjab Agricultural University, and Centre for Innovation and Business Design.
The idea hunt will serve as an opportunity for the participants to interact with successful startups and Industry leaders and gain mentorship from global experts. Winners of this open ended contest will be entitled to cash Awards, including a cash prize of Rs 1 lakh each for the top three winners in the idea stage, cash prizes of Rs 1 lakh each for the best Women-led and social impact ideas and a cash award of Rs 2 lakh for each of the top three winners in the early stage startup category.
All winners will be provided free co-working space for three months at the new office and accelerator coming up at Kalkat Bhawan as a major incentive. The best early stage startups will get a jump-start to the final screening round for the Accelerator Program and the best startup ideas can also directly compete for the Pre-Accelerator Program. The Accelerator and Pre-Accelerator programs will serve as platforms to support early stage and idea stage entrepreneurs, respectively.