Udbhav'26 – Idea. Build. Pitch.

Overview:From a problem worth solving to a startup worth investing in.About the OpportunityUdbhav'26 is a startup and innovation challenge organized by E-Cell, Computer Department, Pimpri Chinchwad College of Engineering & Research (PCCOER), designed to take participants from identifying a real-world problem to building a working MVP and pitching their solution.UDBHAV'26 follows an Open Innovation approach, giving participants the freedom to choose a problem and develop a solution without predefined problem statements or fixed domains.The challenge combines innovation, technology, entrepreneurship, problem-solving, and business thinking, giving participants an opportunity to turn their ideas into practical solutions.Idea → Build → PitchThe Udbhav'26 JourneyRound 1 — Idea + Build (Online)Participants identify a real-world problem, develop a startup solution, submit their 7-slide Idea Deck, and demonstrate their MVP through a 2–3 minute video.The strongest ideas and implementations will be shortlisted for the offline finale.Round 2 — Shark Tank (Offline)Shortlisted participants/teams will present their MVP and pitch their startup before a judging panel at PCCOER, Pune.The finale will focus on MVP demonstration, pitching, business potential, and investor-style Q&A.Why Participate?Build — Turn your idea into a working MVP.Innovate — Solve a real-world problem through Open Innovation.Pitch — Experience a Shark Tank-style startup pitch.Connect — Interact with fellow innovators, mentors, and judges.Compete — Showcase your solution and compete for exciting prizes and recognition.This competition is open exclusively to students currently enrolled in colleges located in Pune; participants from colleges outside Pune are not eligible to register.Registration Fee & Payment DetailsRegistration Fee: ₹100 per teamUPI ID: 9172933274@yblPayment QR Code Link: https://iili.io/ndPpWu4.md.jpgNote: While making the payment, please mention your team name and startup name in the format TeamName_StartupName. This helps us verify your registration quickly.Udbhav'26 — Idea. Build. Pitch.Find the problem. Build the solution. Pitch the future.Note: Payment will not be refunded once done, the team cannot cancel their registrations in any condition.