<h1>National student entrepreneurship competition for Classes 9-12: school-nominated teams compete for mentorship, incubation and cash prizes</h1> A private university and its incubator launched a national entrepreneurship competition for students in Classes 9-12, inviting schools to nominate multiple teams of two to three students from the same school. The application period runs 14 August-28 September 2025 with shortlisted teams and workshops scheduled in October, final pitch-deck submission by 27 October, finalists on 31 October, and an on-campus grand finale. Monetary awards include Rs.100,000 for the national champion and Rs.50,000 for runner-up, zonal prizes for four regions, and non-monetary benefits such as mentorship and potential incubation opportunities through the university's incubator.