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Any student currently enrolled at Rayat Bahra University - across all programmes, years, and campuses - is welcome to submit an idea. You don't need to be a business or management student; innovators from engineering, pharmacy, law, science, arts, and all other disciplines are actively encouraged to participate. Faculty members can also co-mentor or co-submit ideas alongside students.
Not at all. ESSC welcomes ideas at every stage — from a rough concept scribbled on paper to a working prototype. If you have identified a real problem and have even a preliminary thought on how to solve it, that is enough to start. The ESSC mentoring process is specifically designed to help you shape, validate, and develop your idea from the ground up.
Simply fill out the idea submission form on this page. You will be asked to describe your idea, the problem it solves, your target beneficiaries, and your team (if any). Once submitted, the ESSC team will review your application and reach out within 5-7 working days to schedule an initial orientation or mentoring session.
Both solo submissions and team submissions are accepted. If you have a team, we encourage interdisciplinary groups of 2-5 members. If you are working solo, ESSC can help connect you with other students who have complementary skills - turning your individual idea into a stronger collaborative venture.
ESSC supports ideas across all domains - technology, healthcare, agriculture, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, education, social enterprise, sustainability, manufacturing, and more. Through our MoU with Shukra Pharmaceuticals, we have enhanced expertise in health and pharma-adjacent sectors, but no domain is off the table. If your idea solves a real problem, ESSC is interested.
Once enrolled, you will receive one-on-one guidance from ESSC mentors on idea validation, business model canvas development, market research, and pitch preparation. You will also have access to workshops, peer learning sessions, expert talks by industry professionals, and demo day opportunities. Mentoring is continuous - not a one-time session.
Yes. ESSC mentors work closely with teams on business model validation, financial projections, go-to-market strategies, and investor-ready pitch decks. We hold regular review sessions where you can present your progress and receive structured feedback before facing external investors or competitions.
Absolutely. ESSC regularly organises and participates in intra-university idea competitions, regional hackathons, and national-level innovation challenges - including competitions at EDII Ahmedabad. Students under ESSC mentorship have previously won multiple awards at such events. Enrolment gives you access to these opportunities and preparation support.
Yes, ESSC provides guidance and support related to intellectual property (IP), including awareness sessions on patents, trademarks, and copyrights relevant to your innovation.
No. Enrolment with ESSC is completely free for all students of Rayat Bahra University. There is no registration fee, participation fee, or hidden charge at any stage of the process.
ESSC activities are designed to complement — not conflict with — your academic schedule. Sessions, workshops, and mentoring are arranged at flexible timings, and the ESSC team coordinates with departments to ensure no clash with examinations or mandatory coursework.
You can reach the ESSC team directly at [email protected] or call +91-9971813456. You can also visit the ESSC office at Rayat Bahra University (Near Chairman's office) during working hours.