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Under Airtel iCreate by Airtel
Four steps from draft to disbursement — one action each.
Submit on the official portal
Use the official application link and verify all details before final submission.
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Quick Answer
Airtel's flagship innovation challenge for 2nd-year MBA students from top B-Schools — ₹8 lakh prize pool plus PPI/PPO opportunities.
Applications for this round closed on 17 July 2026. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by Airtel. Official links are listed under Sources below.
We update this page when results are published, and when the next round opens.
Airtel iCreate 2026 is Bharti Airtel’s flagship innovation challenge — a launchpad for bold thinkers and creative problem-solvers from India’s top B-Schools. This isn’t just a competition; it’s an invitation to imagine the impossible, tackle real-world challenges, and bring game-changing ideas to life.
Who Should Apply Open exclusively to full-time 2nd-year flagship MBA students from eligible B-Schools across India. Part-time, distance learning, and executive MBA students are not eligible.
Team Formation Teams must consist of exactly 3 members, with at least 1 male and 1 female participant. Cross-specialisation teams are allowed. One participant cannot be part of more than one team. There is no limit on the number of teams from a single institute.
Competition Structure The competition unfolds in multiple rounds:
Prizes
Eligibility Full-time 2nd-year MBA students from eligible B-Schools. Teams of exactly 3 members with gender diversity requirement.
How to Apply Register via the Unstop link before the deadline. Only registered teams can access the case study.
See if you're eligible
Full eligibility criteria — entity type, stage, sector, founder profile and registration requirements — plus your fit for this program. Sign up to view.
What You Get
This is a B-school competition, so the payoff is prize cash plus career access rather than investment. The winning team takes ₹5,00,000 and the first runners-up take ₹3,00,000. Beyond the prize pool, the top 10 finalist teams get mentorship from an Airtel leader, and national finalists present at Airtel HQ in Gurgaon with travel and accommodation covered — plus networking with Airtel leadership. Finalist teams may also receive PPI/PPO opportunities (subject to eligibility), making the reward as much about a job offer as the cash.
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