Monday, October 5, 2026 · 10:30 am – 10:30 am
LinkedIn Launchpad: Build Your Professional Brand is a national-level online competition organised by InteractUp, a pro bono NGO focused on soft skills and leadership development for youth across India. The competition is built around a single premise: in a digital-first professional world, your online presence matters as much as your resume.
What it is
A professional opinion and LinkedIn writing challenge. Over the course of the competition, participants are given 7 different topics based on common issues faced by youth. These topics are posted on InteractUp's LinkedIn page. For each topic, participants must form their own perspective, write a response suited to a professional LinkedIn audience, and publish or repost it on LinkedIn as instructed.
Who it's for
Students looking for internships, freshers searching for their first opportunity, and working professionals building industry connections. The competition is designed for anyone who wants to strengthen their personal brand, sharpen their point of view, and learn how to communicate ideas credibly in public.
What to expect
Submission guidelines
Judging criteria
Participants are judged on quality and originality of thought, creativity, clarity of communication, relevance of perspective, professional presentation, and the overall effectiveness of their content and personal branding.
Rewards
The Top 25 participants receive benefits worth ₹20,200 each, with a total prize value of ₹5,05,000:
About InteractUp
InteractUp is a professionally driven, pro bono national-level NGO committed to nurturing soft skills and practical leadership capabilities among youth, free of cost. It has over 4,500 members across India and a growing professional community of 400+ professionals from 200+ corporate organisations. It provides structured leadership opportunities, real-world business case exposure, and experiential learning that bridges academics and industry, and connects members with accomplished professionals and industry leaders.
Team size: 1–2. Registration deadline: 5 December 2026.