Opportunity brief
Overview:
From a problem worth solving to a startup worth investing in.
About the Opportunity
Udbhav'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 → Pitch
The Udbhav'26 Journey
Round 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 Details
Registration Fee: ₹100 per team
UPI ID: 9172933274@ybl
Payment QR Code Link: https://iili.io/ndPpWu4.md.jpg
Note: While making the payment, please mention your team name and startup name in the format TeamName_StartupName. This helps us verify your registration quickly.
Whatsapp Group Link : https://chat.whatsapp.com/Cgsol0MbT687HH7TorGCLN
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.