E-Club, Maharishi School of Business Management & MUIT Incubation & Innovation Foundation

Maharishi University of Information Technology, Noida

A Report on MUIT Young Sharks - Season 3, 2026

"Dare to Dream, Dare to Compete" - Business Plan Competition

Date: 11th April, 2026 (Saturday)
Time: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Venue: MUIT, Noida Campus
Organized by: E-Club, Maharishi School of Business Management & MUIT Incubation & Innovation Foundation

Objective of the Event

The objective of MUIT Young Sharks-Season 3 was to provide a dynamic platform for budding entrepreneurs and innovative thinkers to showcase their business ideas. The competition aimed to foster entrepreneurial thinking, encourage creative problem-solving, and connect student innovators with experienced industry mentors and investors. It served as a launchpad for students to transform their ideas into actionable business plans.

Participating Students

Students from various undergraduate and postgraduate programs including B.Tech, BBA, MBA, B.Pharm, and other disciplines from premier institutions across India actively participated in the competition and presented their innovative business ideas before the esteemed jury.

About the Event

The event began on an auspicious note with a traditional Guru Puja, setting a positive and inspiring tone for the day. Dr. Trapty Agarwal, Dean Academics, MUIT Noida, extended a warm welcome to the participants and graciously felicitated the distinguished jury members, enhancing the dignity of the occasion. The presence of Dr. Azad Singh, Dean, Maharishi School of Business Management, further added value, as he actively supported the smooth and successful execution of the event.

The competition was structured in two rounds. Round 1 was an Online Submission Round where teams submitted their business plans for initial evaluation. Round 2 was an Offline Presentation and Final Round held at the MUIT Noida Campus on 11th April, 2026. The participation fee was nil, with teams comprising a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 4 members.

The event witnessed participation from various prestigious institutions including IIIT Vadodara, ABES Engineering College, Panipat Institute of Engineering and Technology, Dronacharya Group of Institutions, Rukmani Devi Institute of Advanced Studies, Sharda University, Masters’ Union College, and MUIT. Top 12 teams presented innovative business ideas across diverse domains such as technology, sustainability, and consumer solutions, showcasing creativity and entrepreneurial thinking.

Jury Members

The event witnessed the gracious presence of an esteemed panel of jury members who evaluated the business plans on parameters of innovation, feasibility, market potential, and presentation quality. The jury comprised:

• Mr. Gitesh Kumar (Drone Entrepreneur, Founder-Hawaiadda Aerial Innovations Pvt. Ltd.)
• Mr. Inderjeet Sharma (Head HR, Admin & IR, Krishna Grupo Antolin Pvt. Ltd.)
• Mr. Alok Rai (Climate-Tech Entrepreneur and Sustainability Leader, Founder-Alarth Green)
• Er. Divyanshu Yadav (IPR & Corporate Lawyer)

Awards

Certificates were distributed to all participants in recognition of their enthusiastic involvement. The first prize was awarded to Panipat Institute of Engineering and Technology, Panipat, who received ₹21,000 along with a trophy and certificates. Masters’ Union College, Gurugram secured the second position with a cash prize of ₹11,000, while Maharishi School of Business Management, Noida achieved the third position, receiving ₹5,100 along with certificates. A consolation recognition was also presented to IIIT Vadodara, along with certificates, for their commendable effort.

Conclusion

Overall, MUIT Young Sharks Season 3, 2026 proved to be a highly informative, engaging, and impactful event. It successfully fulfilled its objective of nurturing entrepreneurial talent and fostering a culture of innovation among students. The diverse participation from premier institutions across India reflected the wide reach and credibility of the competition. The insightful feedback from the esteemed jury members added tremendous value to the participants, equipping them with practical guidance for their entrepreneurial journeys. The event reinforced MUIT's commitment to promoting innovation, creativity, and entrepreneurship among the student community.

Glimpses of MUIT Young Sharks 2026

• The session started with the Guru Puja
• Felicitation of the Jury Members
• Participants presenting their business plan
• Question & Answer round with Judges and Participants
• Winner Team with Cash Prize of ₹21,000
• First Runner Up team with Cash Prize of ₹11,000
• Second Runner Up team with Cash Prize of ₹5,100
• Consolation Award Team
• Vote of Thanks by Dr. Azad Singh, Dean MSoBM