8 and 9 January 2027  |  Bhupal Nobles' University, Udaipur

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International Conference on Sustainable Development 8–9 January 2027, Bhupal Nobles' University, Udaipur
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Registration for accommodation closes 10 December 2026.   |   Conference dates: 8 and 9 January 2027, Bhupal Nobles' University, Udaipur.   |   Abstract and poster deadline: to be announced.   |   Registration for students from INR 700.

Sustainable Development Innovation Challenge

A live pitch competition where student teams present new business concepts and eco-friendly startup ideas to a jury of industry experts. The best ideas win recognition, mentoring and visibility with companies in the room.

Rules, timings and prizes on this page are suggested and still [to be confirmed].

Who can enter

Student teams from any college or university (UG, PG, research scholars). Eligibility is [to be confirmed]. Each team has 2 to 5 members [to be confirmed]. A student can be in only one team.

Challenge themes

Themes below are suggested and still [to be confirmed].

  • Strategic management and innovation for a changing planet
  • Place-based and regional sustainability solutions
  • Ecological protection and humanitarian impact
  • Green technology and clean energy
  • Waste, water and circular economy
  • Sustainable agriculture and rural livelihoods

Prizes and recognition

Winner, runner-up and third place cash prizes or certificates; mentoring or incubation support from partner companies; a chance to display the idea at the exhibition; certificates for every finalist team. All of this is [to be confirmed].

For companies

Join the jury, sponsor a prize, or offer mentoring or internships to winners.

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Innovation Challenge: Rules and Team Registration

Eligibility and rules

  • Teams must have 2 to 5 members [to be confirmed], all currently enrolled students or research scholars.
  • Ideas must be original and address a sustainability, environmental or humanitarian problem. Existing registered companies with revenue are not eligible. This is [to be confirmed].
  • The idea may be at concept, prototype or early startup stage.
  • Every team member must register for the conference to get a certificate.
  • One team may submit only one idea.
  • Teams must be ready to answer questions from the jury.

What to submit

A one-page idea summary (PDF) covering the problem, your solution, the target customers, the business model, sustainability impact and what you need next. A pitch deck is optional at this stage.

Stages

The stages below are suggested and still [to be confirmed].

  1. Register your team and submit the idea summary by To be announced.
  2. The organizing committee shortlists teams and informs them by To be announced.
  3. Finalists pitch live on 8 or 9 January 2027 [to be confirmed].
  4. Winners are announced at the closing session.

Final pitch format

5 to 7 minutes pitch and 3 minutes jury questions [to be confirmed]. Maximum 10 slides [to be confirmed]. Bring the deck in PDF or PowerPoint on a pen drive and by email.

Judging criteria

Criteria below are suggested and still [to be confirmed].

Criteria Weight
Innovation and originality25%
Sustainability and social impact25%
Feasibility and business model20%
Team and execution plan15%
Pitch and presentation15%

The jury's decision is final.

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Download Idea Template (PDF): document to be added.

Team registration

List each member's name and email.
Themes are suggested and still to be confirmed.
Cover the problem, your solution, the target customers, the business model, sustainability impact and what you need next. A pitch deck is optional at this stage.