The National Social Enterprise Idea Challenge was designed as a yearly flagship event for the Social Enterprise Cell.  We aim to provide students from all parts of the country an opportunity to explore social entrepreneurship and share their innovative ideas in a rigorous and competitive manner. We also provide a platform for students to shape their ideas through mentorship support and networking with other budding entrepreneurs in the social entrepreneurial space.

The National Social Enterprise Idea Challenge celebrates its 10^th year! As we mark a decade of impact, 10 powerful ideas will be shortlisted from this year’s submissions.

Participants can now register following the steps given below. 

Steps to submit your idea

Step 1: Provide your details: participant name, email ID, and programme. 

Step 2: After completing the registration, participants will receive a response email from Azim Premji University.

Step 3: The email will contain link to a Google form where participants can submit their idea. Follow these steps carefully while completing the registration via the Google form.

• Fill in the required details in the Google Form.
• Download the provided Word document from the given link, complete it with the necessary details, and save it as a PDF.
• Upload the same PDF document in Section 3 of the same Google Form.

Step 4: Once the idea is submitted following the previous steps, participants will receive a final confirmation email from Social Enterprise Cell, Azim Premji University.

Note: Interested participants must complete all the required steps of the registration process. Ensure all details are accurate and complete before submission. Incomplete submissions will not be considered. 

Last date for Idea submission:  5 July 2026

Guidelines

• Registered teams will receive the Idea Challenge application form, which is to be duly filled out with all details by applicants and emailed to socialenterprisecell@​apu.​edu.​in.
• The Idea form will ask for details about the social problem the team is trying to solve, their proposed solution, the type of social enterprise the team wants to build and the revenue model, etc.
• Student teams must submit their original ideas/​enterprise models for consideration. Any venture already initiated by their institutions or by any other group (where students may be team members or volunteers) will NOT be accepted.
• 10 teams will be shortlisted based on the submissions and will be invited to our Bengaluru campus to pitch in front of the jury panel.
• The 3 top teams will win prize money worth INR 2 lakhs as well as valuable mentorship and networks to take forward their world-changing ideas into social impact organisations.

Please note:

• Students who are graduating in the current year are also eligible to apply.
• Forms will be evaluated based on the proposed model, the feasibility of the idea, the seriousness of the team to take the idea forward, any pilot intervention done, and team strength in terms of their capabilities.

Contact us

In case of any queries, write to us at socialenterprisecell@​apu.​edu.​in