The Badruka School of Management (BSM), part of the esteemed Badruka Educational Society, has unveiled a new business case competition, BSM IGNITE (Ideas Generating New Innovative Ventures Entrepreneurially). This innovative competition is open to final-year students and early-career professionals across India, aiming to transform promising business ideas into successful ventures.
BSM IGNITE is set to offer a prize pool of Rs. 2 Lakh, with the winners and runners-up receiving cash prizes. The competition promises financial incentives and extensive networking opportunities, allowing participants to connect with potential partners, investors, and like-minded individuals. Moreover, contestants will gain increased visibility through BSM’s digital platforms, including website features and nationwide media coverage, enhancing their profile in the entrepreneurial community.
Dr. Prabhu Aggarwal, Director, BSM, stated, “India, with its vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem, has seen remarkable growth in recent years. The country is also home to the third-largest startup ecosystem globally, with a significant surge in young entrepreneurs. Against this backdrop, BSM IGNITE aims to empower the next generation of Indian entrepreneurs by providing them with the necessary support and resources to bring their ideas to life and contribute to India’s journey towards becoming a global innovation powerhouse. We believe in fostering innovation at every stage, from the inception of an idea to its realisation as a successful venture. BSM IGNITE is not only focused on nurturing existing startups but also caters to those who have innovative ideas waiting to be unleashed.”
The competition will be judged by a panel of notable experts, featuring Dr Prabhu Aggarwal, Director of Badruka School of Management and former Vice Chancellor of OP Jindal University and Bennett University. He will be joined by Ramesh Loganathan, Professor of Co-Innovation at IIIT Hyderabad and former Interim Chief Innovation Officer of Telangana, as well as Aditya Vuchi, Co-Founder and CEO of MediaMint, and CEO of Doosra.
