JAIN Entrepreneurship Festival Week 2025 Celebrates Entrepreneurial Excellence Across  Nine Campuses Of JAIN (Deemed-To-Be University).

Bengaluru, Karnataka, 14th of October, 2025 : The JAIN Entrepreneurship Festival Week (JEFW) 2025 concluded after a 12-day  series from 15^th to 26^th September 2025 across nine campuses of JAIN (Deemed-to-be  University). Organised by JAIN Launchpad in collaboration with the ChenrajRoychand Centre for Entrepreneurship (CRCE) and JAIN (Deemed-to-be University), the festival brought together  over 800 ideas from 2000+ innovators, reinforcing its position as one of India’s premier  platforms for entrepreneurship and innovation. 

JEF Week 2025 revolved around three core pillars: Pitching Competitions, WIN Talks, and  Startup Showcases. Each campus presented a distinct theme such as Building the Future:  Engineering a New World, The Science of a Startup: From Lab to Market, TechNova: The  Future of Digital Enterprise, Create & Captivate: The Art of a Compelling Brand, The Digital  Nomad: Entrepreneurship in the Virtual World, The Corporate Catalyst: Intrapreneurship and  Innovation, The Wellness Revolution: Innovating for a Healthier, The Genesis of Disruption:  Rethinking Next-Gen Commerce and Social Weavers: Weaving a Better World. 

Highlights of JEF Week 2025: 

• Pitching Competitions: Students and faculty from JAIN (Deemed-to-be University)  presented innovative concepts, prototypes, and scalable solutions. The panel of jurors,  comprised of over 30 entrepreneurs, investors, and industry leaders, evaluated the entries, offering feedback and guidance to help participants sharpen their ideas. 

• WIN Talks: Across the nine campuses, close to 20 accomplished women  entrepreneurs/leaders shared transformative insights on resilience, strategic  leadership, and scaling impact-driven ventures, inspiring participants with their  journey. 

• Startup Showcase: A curated line-up of startup founders presented disruptive  business models, pioneering technologies, and practical solutions, connecting  students directly with the realities of building and scaling ventures. 

The campus to host the final celebration was the School of Engineering, CSE, and IIAEM, where participants developed functional prototypes within 24 hours during the JU Hackathon,  exemplifying JEFW’s commitment to actionable innovation. 

Commenting on the event, Mr Nayaz Ahmed said: “JEF Week 2025 highlighted the vibrancy of JAIN (Deemed-to-be University)’s entrepreneurial  ecosystem. With such a dynamic assembly of innovators and project teams, it created an environment for collaboration, creativity, and execution — equipping the next generation of  changemakers to drive meaningful impact.” 

Through its breadth and execution, JEF Week 2025 strengthened JAIN (Deemed-to-be  University)’s position as a national hub for entrepreneurship, incubation, and experiential learning.  

With unparalleled scale, engagement, and execution, JEF Week 2025 has set a new benchmark for entrepreneurial festivals nationwide, reinforcing JAIN (Deemed-to-be University)’s commitment to cultivating innovators, strategic thinkers, and industry-ready leaders. 

While JEF Week 2025 wrapped up its 12-day celebration of ideas, innovation, and collaboration,  the journey continues into October with the much-awaited Finale Pitching Round and the Grand  Awards Ceremony. 

Participants across all nine campuses are preparing for this culminating event, where the most prestigious honours in entrepreneurship and innovation will be conferred: 

• 9 Campus | 9 Themes: JAIN Entrepreneurship Festival Awards – Winners and  Runners-up from each campus competition will be celebrated with Achievement  Certificates, Cash Prizes, Recognition, and Seed Funding to fuel their entrepreneurial  journey. 

• The JAIN Founder’s Cup – The ultimate symbol of campus-wide entrepreneurial  supremacy. This prestigious rolling trophy will be awarded in October to the campus  demonstrating exceptional collective performance, participation, and innovation,  crowning it as the University’s Entrepreneurial Powerhouse of the Year. 

• The JAIN Maverick Award – An elite individual honour bestowed upon the most  dominant student entrepreneur of the festival. This award will celebrate the one student who, through exceptional skill, bold initiative, and creative energy, proves to be the most versatile and impactful innovator of the year. 

About JAIN (Deemed-to-be University): 

Located in Bengaluru, JAIN (Deemed-to-be University) is a leading destination for higher  learning, committed to empowering individuals to achieve their goals and make a lasting impact.  With its focus on academic excellence, research, innovation, and holistic development, the University nurtures critical thinking, bold exploration, and leadership. Its vibrant campus brings together learners from over 50 countries, creating a diverse community that celebrates  differences while fostering unity. At JAIN, education is more than academics; it is a journey that  connects intellect with character. Guided by expert faculty, global perspectives, and real-world  exposure, students gain not just a degree but the ability to adapt, lead, and transform the future. 

Every step here is designed to inspire, empower, and elevate aspirations into meaningful achievements. 

About JAIN Launchpad: 

Building on the legacy of incubating, investing and supporting startup founders since 2001 by the JAIN Group, JAIN Launchpad has emerged as a premier startup incubator, accelerator and seed fund, supporting close to 150 startups and hosting 150+ entrepreneurship events. The incubator has engaged more than 40,000 startup enthusiasts, students and founders, with its portfolio companies achieving a combined valuation exceeding ₹1,500 crore. 

JAIN Launchpad has received recognition and support from various government agencies, such as the National Science & Technology Entrepreneurship Development Board (NSTEDB),  Department of Science and Technology, Government of India; the Department for Promotion of  Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India;  AICTE/Ministry of Education (formerly MHRD), Government of India; the Karnataka Innovation and Technology Society (KITS), Department of Electronics, IT, BT, and S&T, Government of Karnataka; and JAIN (Deemed-to-be University), Bangalore. It has also secured the CSR grant from HDFC Bank under the Parivartan Start-up Grants programme.

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