Airtel iCreate 2026 - 2nd Year B-School Track
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Airtel's flagship innovation challenge for 2nd-year MBA students from top B-Schools — ₹8 lakh prize pool plus PPI/PPO opportunities.
- Funding amount
- Up to ₹8 Lakhs
- Funding type
- Competition
- Provider
- Airtel
- Application deadline
- Closed
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Results & next round
Applications for this round closed on 17 July 2026. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by Airtel. Official links are listed under Sources below.
We update this page when results are published, and when the next round opens.
About this competition
Airtel iCreate 2026 is Bharti Airtel’s flagship innovation challenge — a launchpad for bold thinkers and creative problem-solvers from India’s top B-Schools. This isn’t just a competition; it’s an invitation to imagine the impossible, tackle real-world challenges, and bring game-changing ideas to life.
Who Should Apply Open exclusively to full-time 2nd-year flagship MBA students from eligible B-Schools across India. Part-time, distance learning, and executive MBA students are not eligible.
Team Formation Teams must consist of exactly 3 members, with at least 1 male and 1 female participant. Cross-specialisation teams are allowed. One participant cannot be part of more than one team. There is no limit on the number of teams from a single institute.
Competition Structure The competition unfolds in multiple rounds:
- Case Release & Brief Submission Round: Registered teams receive a case study and submit a 2-slider/2-pager PDF outlining their understanding, approach, and proposed solution.
- Simulation Round: Shortlisted teams participate in an online business simulation, making strategic decisions to solve challenges and maximise ROI.
- Detailed Submission Round: Teams submit a 6–8 slider/6–8 pager PDF and a 2-minute video showcasing their detailed solution, competitive analysis, and impact.
- Mentorship Phase: Top 10 finalist teams receive mentorship from an Airtel leader.
- Grand Finale: National finalists present their solutions to Airtel leadership at Airtel HQ in Gurgaon. Travel and accommodation are provided.
Prizes
- Winner: ₹5,00,000
- First Runners-Up: ₹3,00,000
- PPI/PPO Opportunities for finalist teams (subject to eligibility)
- National Finalists: Network with Airtel leadership and experience the #BeLimitless spirit.
Eligibility Full-time 2nd-year MBA students from eligible B-Schools. Teams of exactly 3 members with gender diversity requirement.
How to Apply Register via the Unstop link before the deadline. Only registered teams can access the case study.
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- Amount
- Up to ₹8 Lakhs
What You Get
This is a B-school competition, so the payoff is prize cash plus career access rather than investment. The winning team takes ₹5,00,000 and the first runners-up take ₹3,00,000. Beyond the prize pool, the top 10 finalist teams get mentorship from an Airtel leader, and national finalists present at Airtel HQ in Gurgaon with travel and accommodation covered — plus networking with Airtel leadership. Finalist teams may also receive PPI/PPO opportunities (subject to eligibility), making the reward as much about a job offer as the cash.
How to apply
Four steps from draft to disbursement — one action each.
- 1
Submit on the official portal
Use the official application link and verify all details before final submission.
- 2
Follow up
Reach out 5–7 days after submitting to confirm receipt and ask about the review timeline.
