Global Business Model Competition 2026
Global Business Model Competition 2026
Empresario 2026 is the flagship annual business model competition of the Entrepreneurship Cell at IIT Kharagpur. Recognized as one of the largest global platforms for budding entrepreneurs, it brings together students, professionals, and early-stage startups to showcase their groundbreaking ideas. Participants gain expert mentorship from top venture capitalists, angel investors, and industry leaders, along with unmatched networking opportunities. With prizes worth over ₹1 crore, the competition offers not only financial rewards but also the chance to turn ideas into scalable ventures through structured mentorship and exposure.
Eligibility Criteria
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Department of Agricultural Research and Education, India
Awards
15 March
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Insightfy Analytics Case Competition 2026
Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Lucknow
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Rashtriya Krishi Vigyan Puraskar 2026
Department of Agricultural Research and Education, India
Awards
15 March
All
Insightfy Analytics Case Competition 2026
Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Lucknow
₹ 10,000
27 February
All
Competition Flow
Early Bird Registration (15 Aug – 14 Sep 2025): Submit a short questionnaire outlining your idea, team, and business model. Shortlisting by VC partners. Regular Registration (14 Sep – 19 Oct 2025): Open to all who missed early bird submissions. Mentorship Phase (19 Oct – 10 Dec 2025): Selected teams receive exclusive mentorship from investors and experts. Pitch Deck Submission (10 – 14 Dec 2025): Teams submit the final version of their business model in the prescribed format. Grand Finale – Kolkata (31 Jan 2026): Finalists present their pitches before investors, mentors, and judges.
Important Dates
Rewards
Terms & Conditions
How To Apply
Follow the below steps to apply for the program: 1. Visit Our Official Website. 2. Read carefully all the information about the program details. 3. Click on the "Register" to complete the registration with required details. 4. After successful registration, Use the received credentials to log into your account. 5. Once logged in, Click on the "Apply" button. 6. You will be directed to the application form. Fill in all the required details accurately. 7. Before submitting, review all the information you have provided. 8. After that, Click on the "Submit” button to submit your application. Note: "As a free user," →'You're encouraged to share this valuable information with your friends to access the link properly'.
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Empresario 2026 is the flagship annual business model competition of the Entrepreneurship Cell at IIT Kharagpur. Recognized as one of the largest global platforms for budding entrepreneurs, it brings together students, professionals, and early-stage startups to showcase their groundbreaking ideas. Participants gain expert mentorship from top venture capitalists, angel investors, and industry leaders, along with unmatched networking opportunities. With prizes worth over ₹1 crore, the competition offers not only financial rewards but also the chance to turn ideas into scalable ventures through structured mentorship and exposure.