Opportunity brief

Step into the World of Supply Chain Decision-Making:

Are you ready to go beyond the classroom and into the real world of supply chain strategy?
This is your chance to represent your university, compete with top talent from across India, and gain real-world experience through The Fresh Connection, the world's leading business simulation in supply chain.
Together with your team, you'll take on realistic business challenges, make critical decisions under pressure, and watch your strategy unfold in real time.
Whether you're studying supply chain, operations, logistics, or business, this challenge is your chance to apply your knowledge in a high-stakes, team-based environment and gain skills that set you apart.

What's in It for You:

Stand a chance to win exciting cash prizes, gain free access to premium international certification programs (worth up to USD 3,995), and receive certificates from Inchainge to mark your achievement on a global platform.
Top teams will qualify for the prestigious Global Student Challenge Qualification Round, an incredible opportunity to showcase your skills among the best student teams worldwide.

Currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master's program at a recognized university or institution
Consist of 3 to 4 students from the same institution
Include a faculty advisor (professor, lecturer, or academic mentor)
Come from a field related to supply chain, operations, logistics, or business
Have basic English proficiency (simulation and communication are in English)
Teams who in top 5 India Supply Chain Student Challenge 2025 are not eligible to join this year

No prior experience with The Fresh Connection is required, we offer a full onboarding session and practice rounds are included.

Form your team

3 to 4 students from the same institution
1 faculty advisor (professor, lecturer, or academic mentor) to assist you throughout the competition

Note: Individual signups are not accepted.

Submit your team registration via the Unstop event page
Discuss your participation with your faculty advisor and ensure they are willing to support your team throughout the competition

Faculty advisors must complete and sign the Faculty Advisor Form
Faculty advisors must attend one of the scheduled onboarding sessions (September 1 or September 16)
During the onboarding session, advisors will experience The Fresh Connection, explore the simulation used in the challenge, and learn how to support their students throughout the competition

Teams will be officially registered once the signed Faculty Advisor Form has been received and the faculty advisor has attended an onboarding session
Please use the same team name and contact information (email addresses and phone numbers) throughout the registration process. Inconsistent information may result in disqualification.