Azim Premji University to hold ‘Social Enterprise Idea Challenge’ on Oct 17
Azim Premji University will hold the ninth edition of its ‘Social Enterprise Idea Challenge’ on October 17. Fifteen teams have been shortlisted from over 270 entries from universities and colleges across the country for the final round to be held at the University campus in Bangalore.

Bangalore, October 15, 2025: Azim Premji University will hold the ninth edition of its ‘Social Enterprise Idea Challenge’ on October 17. Fifteen teams have been shortlisted from over 270 entries from universities and colleges across the country for the final round to be held at the University campus in Bangalore.
In 2016, Azim Premji University launched the annual “Social Enterprise Idea Challenge” that brings students from across India to explore social entrepreneurship and share innovative social change ideas in a rigorous and competitive environment. The event also acts as a networking platform for young minds to meet each other, exchange thoughts and showcase their talent and skills to some of the early-stage mentors and funders. Cash prizes are awarded to winning teams.
Most of the winners in the last eight editions of the challenge have set up organisations that are contributing to social change.