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The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur has invited young startup founders and working professionals to apply for the Youth Entrepreneurs Challenge (YEC) 2027, a national initiative aimed at identifying technology-driven solutions to pressing social challenges.
IIT Kanpur is the knowledge partner for the challenge, organised by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports under the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders' Dialogue (VBYLD) 2027. Applications are being accepted through the MY Bharat portal, with the last date to register set for October 22, 2026.
The initiative aims to encourage young innovators to develop practical, scalable solutions that contribute to the vision of Viksit Bharat @2047.
Startup founders and working professionals aged 18โ35 years are eligible to participate, subject to the programme's requirements.
Startup founders must have a DPIIT-recognised startup or a registered MSME and an industry-ready solution addressing a social challenge. Working professionals employed in government, private organisations, non-governmental organisations or academia must provide the required employment documentation and a no-objection certificate from their employer.
Participants can apply individually or as a team, with a maximum of three members, including the team leader. All team members must meet the age criteria.
Applicants need to submit their idea or solution through the MY Bharat portal, along with the required documents, pitch deck, and idea summary.
The challenge welcomes innovative solutions across several areas, including healthcare, education, agriculture, environment, women's empowerment, governance, accessibility, disaster management and artificial intelligence.
Ideas may address issues such as digital learning, rural healthcare, smart farming, clean energy, waste management, assistive technology and citizen services.
Through its Startup Incubation and Innovation Centre (SIIC), IIT Kanpur will draw on its research, innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem to identify promising ideas and help participants develop them into practical solutions.
Selected national finalist teams will receive online mentoring and in-person guidance at IIT Kanpur. The programme will support prototype refinement, business planning, and pitch preparation.
The challenge will culminate at the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders' Dialogue 2027, scheduled for January 10โ12, 2027. Finalists will showcase their innovations and pitch their solutions before a national jury.
The top five teams will receive cash awards as follows:
The programme also offers national recognition, expert mentorship, and opportunities to connect with policymakers, investors, and other members of India's innovation ecosystem.
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Interested candidates can visit the official Youth Entrepreneurs Challenge 2027 portal to check eligibility.
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