Global Minds. Indian Grit.
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Where bold ideas meet strategy, scrutiny, and real funding
About the Challenge
Ignition is NitiQuest’s high-impact startup strategy and pitch challenge where students transform ideas into investor-ready ventures.
Participants validate problems, build strategic clarity, and pitch their startups before expert juries -competing at campus and national levels for grants by Vikas Lachhwani, seed funding, and recognition.
Eligibility & Team Structure
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Open to currently enrolled Graduate & Post Graduate students
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Individuals or teams of 3–5 members
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Cross-disciplinary teams encouraged
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One startup idea per team
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Participation through registered colleges or institutions
Ignition Journey
Step 1: Launch and Registration
Students register individually or in teams and submit their startup pitch decks and idea details.
Step 2: Expert Evaluation
Industry experts and academic juries evaluate ideas on strategy, feasibility, scalability, and business logic.
Step 3: National Grand Finale
Shortlisted teams pitch live, face strategy challenges, and compete on a national stage.
Step 4: Grants & Seed Funding
Winning teams receive grants by Vikas Lachhwani, seed funding opportunities, recognition, and fast-track growth support.
What's in it for you?
🎓 For Students
➜ Hands-on startup and strategy experience
➜ Real investor-style pitch exposure
➜ Grants by Vikas Lachhwani, seed funding, and national recognition
➜ Direct pathway to internships, jobs, and startup roles
🏫 For Colleges and Universities
➜ Enhanced student outcomes and placement value
➜ National visibility and academic recognition
➜ Stronger industry and startup ecosystem linkage
🚀 For Incubation & Entrepreneurship Cells
➜ High-quality, investor-ready student startups
➜ Structured pipeline of innovative ideas
➜ Opportunity to mentor, incubate, and scale student ventures
What Happens Next?
Qualify through Ignition and unlock the next phase: Catalyst