About Event

V-LaunchPad 2026 is the 5th edition flagship business idea and startup pitching competition hosted by VIT-AP University, fostering innovation and collaboration among entrepreneurs and students. The event is open to all students across India who have a unique business plan and/or in ideation stage with innovative ideas. The event welcomes entries from aspiring entrepreneurs, early-stage startups, and students interested in entrepreneurship. There is no registration fee.

Workshops

Two Complementary Master Classes to all registered participants.

Event Caption

Annual Business Plan Competition

Event Theme

Business Plan, Entrepreneurship, Ideation

Departments:

CSE AIDS ECE IT EEE Instrumentation Mechanical Civil Chemical Agricultural Energy Metallurgy Medical Pharmacy Arts Industrial BioTechnology MBA MCA Commerce Law Telecommunication Physics Ocean BioMedical Mechanics Textile Aeronautical Aerospace Material Mining Automobile Design Marine Ocean Fashion Media BBA Food

Accommodation

Accommodation will be provided at University Hostels, for shortlisted teams.

Contact Details

Mr. Ram (Student Liaison): +91 9515572706
Dr. Raghavendra (Convener): +91 7019230260

Last Dates for Registration

Last date for registration: March 6, 2026
First Master class: March 8, 2026
Deadline for submission of idea pitch decks: March 10, 2026
First shortlisting of entries: March 14, 2026
Second Master Class: March 16, 2026
Final shortlisting (virtual): March 28, 2026
Communicating the finalists to participants: March 31, 2026
Grand Finale: April 18, 2026

Registration Fees

NIL

How to reach VIT-AP University, Amaravathi

VIT-AP University, Amaravathi Beside AP Secretariat - 522241, Andhra Pradesh.

Certificates will be provided to Participants

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