Ecovate 2026
By Symbiosis Institute of Business Management (SIBM), Pune
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Quick Answer
A sustainability-driven innovation challenge by SIBM Pune for undergraduate and postgraduate students — ₹50,000 prize pool.
- Funding amount
- Up to ₹50,000
- Funding type
- Competition
- Provider
- Symbiosis Institute of Business Management (SIBM), Pune
- Application deadline
- Closed
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Results & next round
Applications for this round closed on 31 July 2026. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by Symbiosis Institute of Business Management (SIBM), Pune. Official links are listed under Sources below.
We update this page when results are published, and when the next round opens.
About this competition
Ecovate 2026 is a sustainability-driven innovation challenge organised under Nivaan, the annual sustainability initiative of the Social Impact Cell (SIC) at Symbiosis Institute of Business Management (SIBM), Pune. The competition challenges participants to develop practical, scalable, and future-ready solutions to pressing energy, business, and sustainability challenges.
Who Should Apply Open to students pursuing an Undergraduate degree or above in any discipline. Teams of 1–3 members from the same institute are eligible. There is no restriction on the number of teams from a single institute.
Tracks / Themes Participants will tackle contemporary issues related to clean energy, circular economy, climate resilience, and responsible business practices. The competition encourages analytical thinking, creativity, and strategic problem-solving.
Format & Timeline All rounds of the competition will be conducted online. The event runs from July 24 to August 8, 2026. Registration closes on July 31, 2026. Judging criteria are based on the practicality, scalability, and impact of the proposed solutions.
Prizes Total cash prize pool of ₹50,000 distributed as follows:
- Winner: ₹25,000
- First Runner Up: ₹15,000
- Second Runner Up: ₹10,000
Eligibility Open to students pursuing an Undergraduate degree or above in any discipline. Teams of 1–3 members from the same institute. One student cannot be part of more than one team. No changes in team structure after registration.
About the Organiser Ecovate is organised by the Social Impact Cell (SIC) of SIBM Pune, a student-run body that drives sustainability initiatives on campus. SIBM Pune is a premier business school in India known for its focus on holistic management education and social responsibility.
How to Apply Register via the Unstop link provided. Registration deadline is July 31, 2026.
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Organizers
Organizer
Symbiosis Institute of Business Management (SIBM), Pune
Prizes & Awards
- Amount
- Up to ₹50,000
What You Get
Cash prizes for the top three solutions, paid from a total prize pool of ₹50,000: the winner receives ₹25,000, the first runner-up ₹15,000, and the second runner-up ₹10,000. The competition is run entirely online from July 24 to August 8, 2026, and judging is based on the practicality, scalability, and impact of the proposed solution.
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.
