Samadhan

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Registration for Samadhan will be open from 1^st August 2025 to 20^th August 2025 , 11:55 PM IST.

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A national-level case competition where students tackle real-world NGO challenges, driving grassroots innovation and sustainable development.

Purpose meets On Ground Innovation.

Last Date to Register : 20th August 2025, 11:55PM IST

About Samadhan

Welcome to Samadhan—a national case competition where your ideas have the power to create real, measurable impact. In this challenge, you'll work on live, operational problems faced by NGOs, focused on areas like skill development, sustainability, and technology integration. This is your opportunity to combine structured thinking with innovation to design practical, resource-sensitive solutions that can be implemented on the ground. Are you ready to move beyond theory and turn your ideas into action? Let the journey begin..

Need of Samadhan

Samadhan bridges the gap between academic knowledge and real-world impact by challenging students to solve live, resource-constrained problems. Through sustainable, scalable, and innovation-driven thinking, it empowers young minds to create actionable solutions that can transform operations, improve efficiency, and drive meaningful change in the social sector.

About UPAY

Founded by Varun Shrivastava, UPAY stands out for delivering education and skill training directly to underserved areas through models like Footpathshaala. With 70+ centers and a strong volunteer base, it scales grassroots impact by combining accessibility, sustainability, and community-driven solutions.

Themes

Self-Sustainable Funding Model

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Technology Integration

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Community Engagement

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Key Areas, we want you to look at

Understand the Problem at its Core - We want students to begin by immersing themselves in the problem—studying real-world challenges faced by UPAY on the ground. This includes interacting with stakeholders, observing operations (virtually or on-site), and identifying gaps or inefficiencies. The aim is to develop a clear, insight-driven understanding before jumping to solutions.

Design Practical & Scalable Solutions - Based on these the problem understanding, students are expected to craft innovative, low-cost, and resource-sensitive solutions solutions should be tailored to UPAY’s operating environment and designed for real-world application—whether it's a business model, a tech tool, or a community engagement framework.

Refine, Validate and Build for Execution - The final output should be a clear, actionable plan or prototype that includes an execution roadmap, defined roles, estimated costs, and measurable impact indicators.

Guidelines

Innovation: A game-changing innovation might involve either developing a novel concept or adapting a successful idea from another country or region to address this problem statement.
Acceptability: The solution should be acceptable and contextualized to the beneficiaries of UPAY.
Scale: The solution should be designed for broad implementation, not limited to a specific geographic area or a small segment of beneficiaries, but scalable to reach a larger audience.
Stakeholder Consideration: The solution should offer a compelling value proposition to all stakeholders, motivating them to actively support and contribute to its successful implementation.
Financial Viability: The solution should be financially feasible and sustainable. It should be justified with socio-economic benefits.

REGISTRATION

1st August to 20th August 2025, 11:55 PM IST.

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Form a Team of 2-4 members

Open to All Batches

We encourage to form cross-discipline teams

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PHASE 1

Problem Understanding & Initial Solution Design

In Phase 1, participants begin by thoroughly analyzing the given problem statement. The goal is to understand the operational nuances, challenges, and constraints associated with the on-ground scenario.

Draft a solution tackling the problem statement keeping in mind practicality of the solutions.

PHASE 2

Mentorship & Solution Refinement

In Phase 2, the top 10 teams from across India will move forward based on the strength and potential of their initial solutions. These teams will gain exclusive access to structured mentorship sessions.

Each team will be paired with industry leaders, social sector experts, and experienced mentors who will guide them in refining their MVPs/ideas.

FINAL ROUND

National Finale & Solution Showcase

In the final phase, the top 5 teams will advance to National Finals, where they will present their refined solutions to a distinguished jury.

Top-performing teams will be given the opportunity to implement their solutions on ground.

How do I submit my project?

You can simply complete the submission process from the 'Submit' button available adjacent to the round itself. You can also change the submissions up until the submission deadline!

Is there a specific format for project submission?

Yes, you have to submit your solution in only the submission format available for download from the Brief/Case icon.
No, you can use your creative liberty and submit the proposed solution in PDF format.

Are there any file size limits for the submission?

Yes, the maximum file size that can be uploaded as a submission is 50 MB.

What should I do if I face difficulties while submitting my project?

Make sure that you are following all the submission guidelines (The naming convention, file size, file type, etc.). If the issue still persists please contact support@unstop.com.

Are there any restrictions on the number of projects a team can submit?

Yes, you can submit only 1 solution.
No, you can submit a maximum of 1 solution per problem statement provided.

What format should I follow for the project submission?

The submissions should be in .pdf format.

Can I make changes to my project after the submission deadline?

Unfortunately, you cannot make any changes to your project after the submission deadline.

Who can participate in Samadhan?

Any college student in India can participate. Teams should consist of 2-4 members from the same or different institutions.

Is there a registration fee?

No, there is no registration fee for participating in Samadhan. The competition is completely free to enter.

What is the team size requirement?

Teams should have 2-4 members. We encourage cross-disciplinary teams for diverse perspectives and innovative solutions.

Can I register individually?

No, individual registrations are not allowed. You must form a team of 2-4 members to participate in the competition.

What is the registration deadline?

The registration deadline is August 20, 2025, 11:55 PM IST. Late registrations will not be accepted.

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samadhan@upayngo.com

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Dr. Neelam Saxena

Professor & Head, Amity Centre for Entrepreneurship

Amity University, Delhi

Vinod Tambi, COO

Exellon Software Ltd, Nagpur

Dr. Shivaji Dhawad

COO @ InFED

IIM, Nagpur

Dr. Rajeshwari Narendran

Director

NTPC School of Business, Noida

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