InQube 2023: A National-Level Business Competition Concludes at Shiv Nadar University, Delhi NCR

​Shiv Nadar University, India’s youngest Institution of Eminence (IoE), successfully concluded the third edition of InQube, a national-level business competition organized by its School of Management and Entrepreneurship. The team from Shiv Nadar University, Delhi-NCR emerged as the winner in the multifaceted competition, followed by the team from LNM Institute of Information Technology, Jaipur as the runner-up. The theme of the three-day event (October 13 to 15, 2023) was ‘Sustainability & Innovation’ and the winners won cash prizes of up to INR 5 lakhs. The event was graced by Mr. Srikant Sastri, Co-Founder & Board Member, Crayon Data and Chairman, 13g Advisory Network as the esteemed Chief Guest and Mr. Narayanan Ramaswamy, Partner & National Lead, Education & Skill Development Sector, KPMG India as the special guest at InQube 2023.

In a multifaceted competition designed to discover, challenge, unite, and reward India's undergraduate young minds, InQube 2023 witnessed the enthusiastic engagement of more than 7,500 students hailing from an impressive array of over 360 renowned institutions spanning more than 225 cities across the country. Some of the participating institutions were IIT Bombay; IIT Madras; NIT Jalandhar; IIT Patna, Christ University, Bengaluru; Punjab Engineering College, Chandigarh, and numerous others. 

Dr. Bibek Banerjee, Dean of the School of Management and Entrepreneurship (SME), Shiv Nadar University, and the creator of InQube, stated, “Entrepreneurship is a central goal of the School of Management & Entrepreneurship, Shiv Nadar University and with InQube, we wanted to seed this spirit in the ecosystem. This year’s edition of InQube has once again proven that our young minds are the driving force behind innovation and sustainable business practices.”

Mr. Narayanan Ramaswamy, Partner & National Lead, Education & Skill Development Sector, KPMG India said, “InQube 2023 has provided a platform for the young, innovative minds to showcase their prowess in sustainable business practices and innovation. It is impressive to witness the dedication and intelligence of all the participants in driving positive change. KPMG India is happy to be a part of the event and appreciate the efforts taken by Shiv Nadar University’s School of Management & Entrepreneurship (SME) in bringing this unique platform alive.”

The winners, Namit Arjaria and Parth Jhunjhunwala from Shiv Nadar University, Delhi-NCR shared their thoughts, saying, “We were thrilled to have been part of the InQube competition. We personally experienced new ways in which academia and industry collaborate to innovate and co-create at the School of Management & Entrepreneurship at Shiv Nadar University. We wholeheartedly encourage others to seize the opportunity and participate in this remarkable experience that InQube has offered us.”

The grand finale round was anchored by renowned quiz master, Venkatesh Srinivasan, CEO and Co-Founder at Nexus Consulting India. A total of six teams made it to the grand finale which encompassed 40 questions and 6 competitive rounds. Teams included two participants each from BITS Pilani, Hyderabad; IIT Patna; The LNM Institute of Information Technology, Jaipur; Shiv Nadar University, Delhi-NCR; Shaheed Sukhdev College of Business Studies, New Delhi respectively. With a diverse range of challenges, participants were challenged to think critically, develop strategic plans, and present their ideas in a competitive environment.

InQube is a platform that fosters collaboration, networking, and mentorship opportunities, not only within the academic community but also with industry leaders. With its emphasis on the triple bottom line – people, planet, and profit – InQube 2023 was not just a competition but a journey towards a greener and more prosperous future, emphasizing the importance of responsible business practices and innovation.