HCLTech, Pearson India, and MeitY Startup Hub Launch ‘ARISE FOR YOU’ Entrepreneurship Challenge.
National
On August 27, 2025, HCL Technologies Limited (HCLTech), in partnership with Pearson India and the MeitY Startup Hub (MSH) under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), launched ‘ARISE (Aspire.Rise.Inspire.Skill.Excel) FOR YOU’, an innovation-driven entrepreneurship challenge. The initiative aims to strengthen the entrepreneurial ecosystem for students and align with the Government of India’s Viksit Bharat Mission.
- The programme is designed to encourage participation from students across the nation, with the final event scheduled for March 12–13, 2026. Winners will be awarded cash grants, mentorship, incubation support, and national media recognition.
- The challenge has attracted more than 150,000 students from over 3,000 campuses nationwide, making it one of the largest entrepreneurship initiatives in India. Participants will engage in multiple stages of competition, with the grand finale culminating in March 2026.
- Pearson India will deliver the Entrepreneurship & Small Business (ESB) Certification and provide structured learning content, while MeitY Startup Hub (MSH) will leverage its innovation ecosystem, including 62 regional hubs, to facilitate mentorship, incubation, and counselling opportunities for participants.
Main Point :- (i) The winning teams will be eligible for grants up to ₹10 lakhs, incubation support for their entrepreneurial ventures, and opportunities for national media coverage. These incentives are intended to empower young entrepreneurs to convert their ideas into sustainable business models.
(ii) Institutions hosting participants stand to gain significantly, with national branding opportunities, chances to organize regional-level challenges, and improved National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) rankings through the performance and achievements of their students in the competition.
(iii) The initiative is directly aligned with the Viksit Bharat Mission, which envisions building a self-reliant, inclusive, and innovation-driven India. By fostering entrepreneurial skills among students, the programme contributes to long-term goals of sustainable development, innovation, and global competitiveness.
About HCL Technologies Limited (HCLTech)
CEO: C Vijayakumar
Headquarters: Noida
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