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Ramp 1.0

Saturday, March 21, 2026
VLTC

About The Event

RAMP 1.0 is a strategic market-entry competition designed to evaluate how effectively participants can build and communicate a strong Go-To-Market (GTM) strategy for a startup facing a real marketing challenge.

The competition unfolds through a three-stage progression aimed at testing research depth, strategic thinking, and the ability to translate ideas into actionable market strategies.

Round 1: Strategy Blueprint (Submission Round)

Participants submit a concise presentation outlining:

● Understanding of the startup’s challenge

● Target market and customer segmentation

● Proposed marketing strategy

● Unique positioning or innovative approach

● Execution roadmap for market penetration

Submissions are evaluated based on:

● Clarity and conciseness of presentation

● Depth of research

● Market understanding

● Innovation in marketing strategy

Selected participants advance to the next stage.

Round 2: Strategic Pitch (Online Presentation)

Shortlisted participants present their strategy through an online interaction before evaluators such as:

● Startup founders

● Marketing professionals

● Industry experts

Format:

● 7-minute presentation

● Followed by brief discussion or feedback

Evaluation focuses on:

● Innovation and originality of the strategy

● Depth of analysis and research

● Practical applicability of the proposed approach

Top-performing participants move forward to the final stage.

Round 3: The Final Strategy Room

(Offline Round at MNIT Jaipur | 21st March 2026)

Finalists present their complete strategy live at E-Summit’26 before a panel of judges.

Participants will showcase how their approach can effectively solve the startup’s marketing challenge and enable successful market penetration.

Judging & Interaction Panel

The panel may include:

● Startup founders

● Industry professionals

● Marketing strategists

● Entrepreneurship ecosystem mentors

Participation Eligibility

Applications are open to:

● Undergraduate and postgraduate students

● Students from any discipline

● Individuals or teams of 2–4 members

● Inter-college teams

Participation Outcomes

Participation enables:

● Exposure to real-world startup marketing challenges

● Development of strategic thinking and research skills

● Interaction with founders and industry professionals

● Recognition and valuable experience for future entrepreneurial or consulting roles

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Event Details

  • Date:Saturday, March 21, 2026
  • Location:VLTC