GenZpreneur National Conclave 2026 is a national platform designed to identify, nurture, and accelerate the entrepreneurial potential of Gen-Z students across India. Organized by International School of Business & Media, it brings together young innovators, mentors, and industry leaders to transform promising campus ideas into impactful ventures.
Through a structured journey of workshops, mentoring, validation, and pitching, participants gain the guidance and exposure needed to refine their ideas and build a founder's mindset — cultivating ownership, accountability, responsibility, and risk-taking leadership aligned with India's growth vision.
To discover, develop, and showcase the next generation of student entrepreneurs by transforming promising campus ideas into viable, impactful, and nationally visible opportunities.
GenZpreneur creates a structured national platform where students identify real-world problems, develop innovative solutions, receive expert guidance, validate their ideas, and pitch them to industry and ecosystem leaders.
Seven stages, from first registration to the national stage in Bengaluru.
Pan-India Reach
Spot registration of interested students
Registration closes at this level
Test and assess ideas through structured evaluation
Shortlisted teams will receive expert mentoring and accelerator support to refine their business model, validate ideas, develop MVPs, strengthen go-to-market strategies, plan finances, and prepare for investor pitches.
Shortlisted teams will compete in zonal-level pitching events, presenting their innovative ideas before an expert jury. Teams will be evaluated on innovation, feasibility, market potential, scalability, business model, impact, and entrepreneurial potential.
Jury Panel: Comprising successful entrepreneurs, angel investors, venture capitalists, MSME Department representatives, funding agencies, industry experts, and experienced professionals to evaluate the participants and their innovative business ideas.
The top-performing teams from each zone will qualify for the National Grand Finale.
National-level final competition.
North (Delhi) · East (Kolkata) · West (Pune) · South (Bengaluru)
Established in 2000, ISB&M has emerged as a leading institution in management education with campuses in Pune (Nande & Mulshi), Kolkata, Bangalore and ISB&M Media.
With AICTE-approved, career-driven programs, ISB&M emphasizes academic rigor, skill development, and industry readiness — boasting a strong alumni network of over 9,000 professionals excelling globally.
An alumnus of IIT Bombay with decades of leadership in management education. Known for fostering fearless thinking, innovation, and transformation — blending creativity, analytical rigor, and bold leadership.
Brings extensive academic, research, and industry experience, including work with CSIR, XLRI, IPCC, and UNFCCC. Emphasizes strong academics, research, and developing future-ready global leaders.
Focuses on quality education, experienced faculty, practical learning, research, innovation, and real-world industry engagement to prepare students for leadership and positive social impact.
Brings extensive experience in academia and corporate leadership, instrumental in shaping ISB&M's vision of developing skilled, confident, and industry-ready professionals.
Holds an MBA from Singapore Management University and an engineering degree in Computer Science. Expertise across Marketing, Strategy, and Entrepreneurship; has served as a consultant to the MSME Department, Government of India.
Holds an M.Sc. in Economics from the University of Calcutta and an M.Phil. from Jadavpur University, with over 16 years of teaching and corporate training experience, including with TIL and LIC.
Last year's conclave brought together student founders, mentors, and jury members from across the country for a day of pitches, feedback, and celebration.
Registrations are open across all four zones. Pick your zone, prepare your one-page idea summary, and get started.