Gen AI Championship

GenAI Championship 2026

The Startup Sprint | 4 Rounds | 1 Champion

• Jaipuria Institute of Management, Jaipur presents the GenAI Championship 2026, a national-level competition designed to simulate a real-world startup journey powered entirely by Generative AI. Participants work on a single product idea across four progressive rounds, moving from problem discovery to live prototype development.
• The competition emphasizes continuity, originality, strategic thinking, and execution. Each round builds directly on the previous one, mirroring the lifecycle of an actual startup.

Competition Structure:

• The competition consists of four rounds.

• Rounds 1 and 2 will be conducted online through the Unstop platform.

• Rounds 3 and 4 will be conducted offline at Jaipuria Institute of Management, Jaipur.

Round 1: Discover – Discovery and Vision (Online)

• Teams receive a broad problem domain and are required to identify a specific, meaningful problem and propose a clear product opportunity.

Objectives:

• Define a well-articulated problem
• Demonstrate user understanding and empathy
• Conduct initial market and competitor research
• Present a clear product vision

Key Deliverables:

• Problem statement
• User persona
• “How Might We” statement
• Product vision summary
• Market and competitor overview

Round 2: Brand – Brand and Campaign (Online)

• Teams transform their product concept from Round 1 into a coherent brand identity and communication strategy.

Objectives:

• Develop a strong brand identity
• Define brand positioning and voice
• Design a launch-ready campaign aligned with the target user

Key Deliverables:

• Brand name, logo, tagline, and color palette
• Brand voice and positioning document
• Campaign concept and social media creatives
• Launch video

Round 3: Visualize – Prototype Preview (Offline)

• Shortlisted teams advance to the offline stage to create a complete visual blueprint of their product.

Objectives:

• Visualize product interface and user experience
• Demonstrate logical user flows
• Ensure brand consistency across product visuals

Key Deliverables:

• UI screen concepts
• User flow diagrams
• Landing page visual

Round 4: Build – Build and Launch (Offline Grand Finale)

• Teams build a functional product prototype live using AI-powered tools and present it to the jury.

Objectives:

• Build a working prototype
• Demonstrate strong problem–solution fit
• Deliver a structured and confident live pitch

Key Deliverables:

• Functional prototype with core user flows
• Live product demonstration
• Business model and roadmap summary

Submission Guidelines:

• The submission links for Round 1 and Round 2 will be open in parallel on Unstop.
• Teams must submit Round 1 deliverables first. Submission of Round 2 deliverables is permitted only after Round 1 has been submitted.
• While teams may work on both rounds simultaneously, the product concept submitted in Round 1 must be strictly carried forward into Round 2. Any deviation will lead to disqualification.
• All submissions must be completed within the timelines specified on Unstop.

Accepted Submission Formats:

• Teams may submit their work in PDF or PPT (PPTX) format, as outlined below.
• Round 1 Submission Format
• One consolidated PDF or PPT
• Maximum length: No maximum Limit
• All visuals must be embedded in the file
• File naming format:
  TeamName_Round1_Discover.pdf / .pptx
• Round 2 Submission Format
• One consolidated PDF or PPT
• Maximum length: No maximum Limit
• Launch video to be submitted as a YouTube or Drive link (view access enabled)
• File naming format:
  TeamName_Round2_Brand.pdf / .pptx

Eligibility:

• Open to undergraduate and postgraduate students from all disciplines
• Team size: Minimum 1, Maximum 4 members
• Inter-college teams are permitted
• Participation is free of cost

Rules and Regulations:

• All submissions must be created exclusively using Generative AI tools approved by the organizing committee.
• Use of traditional design, development, or editing software, including Canva, Figma, Photoshop, Illustrator, or manual coding tools, is strictly prohibited.
• All work must be original and created during the official competition timeline. Pre-existing content is not permitted.
• Teams must work on a single product idea across all rounds. Outputs from earlier rounds must be carried forward and integrated into subsequent rounds.
• Any form of plagiarism, misrepresentation, or violation of competition guidelines will result in immediate disqualification.
• Team composition cannot be changed after registration closes.
• Participants must adhere strictly to all timelines and submission deadlines. Late submissions will not be accepted.
• Shortlisted teams must be available to participate in the offline rounds at Jaipuria Institute of Management, Jaipur.
• Internet access during offline rounds will be restricted to approved AI tools only.
• Decisions of the jury and organizing committee shall be final and binding.

Evaluation and Scoring:

• Final scores are cumulative across all rounds:
• Round 1: 15%
• Round 2: 20%
• Round 3: 25%
• Round 4: 40%
• Evaluation will focus on clarity of thought, innovation, consistency across rounds, execution quality, and integration of outputs.

Awards and Prize Money:

• GenAI Manager of the Year – 2026: ₹15,000

Category Awards:

• Best GenAI Storyteller: ₹4,500
• Best Product Innovator: ₹4,500
• Best Brand Builder: ₹2,000
• Best Technical Execution: ₹2,000
• Rising Star Award: ₹2,000
• Participation certificates will be issued to all eligible participants.
• Total : ₹30,000

Subject to Change:

• The organizing committee reserves the right to modify the competition structure, rules, timelines, evaluation criteria, shortlisting process, or prize distribution at any stage. Participation in the competition constitutes acceptance of all rules, regulations, and subsequent modifications.

Contact Information:

• For queries and clarifications:
  Email: ai.oee@jaipuria.ac.in