
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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Register NowEvent Details
- Date:Saturday, March 21, 2026
- Location:VLTC