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NEC 5.0
National Entrepreneurship Conclave
The 5th edition · 23–25 January 2027 · Palakkad, Kerala
Meet the sharks. When ideas become ventures.
Saturday to Monday23–25Jan 2027
Entry fee · team of two
₹2,000 ₹1,600
Early bird · pay by 30 Nov 2026
Prizes₹6 Lakhto be won

Who can apply
Graduates and final-year degree students, aged 20 to 30 on 1 January 2027, with an idea, a prototype or a startup — or just the will to build one.
Five challenges
The Spark · The Blueprint · The Pitch · Mindset · Angel Round
iLEAD 2026 alumni
Redeem your points in full on your entry fee, or gift points to a friend.
- 1Founder one
- 2Founder two
- 3Your startup
- 4Review & pay