Varanasi, Feb 10: FORE School of Management, New Delhi, is set to host Kairos 2026, its flagship National Business Pitch Competition, aimed at nurturing innovation, entrepreneurial thinking, and leadership among undergraduate students across India. The competition will be conducted across five major cities in February 2026, offering a regional platform with a national vision.
Kairos 2026 will be organised in Varanasi on February 12, 2026, Jaipur, Cochin Kolkata and Guwahati. This initiative aims to provide students with a regional platform while connecting them to a national-level competitive environment.
The competition will feature multiple events, including Business Plan (B-Plan) Competition, Just-a-Minute Quiz on India, Innovation & Ideas, and Poster Making. Through these categories, Kairos 2026 aims to test participants’ analytical thinking, creativity, articulation skills, and awareness of contemporary business and innovation trends.
Speaking on the occasion, Prof. Sriparna Basu, from FORE School of Management stated,
“Kairos is a Greek word that means doing the right thing at the right time. Through Kairos 2026, we are taking this platform to different regions of the country, enabling students to present their ideas, confidence, and entrepreneurial mindset on a national stage.”
Participants will compete for prizes and goodies worth ₹5 lakhs for B-plan competition, and certificates will be awarded to all participants. Prizes at the zonal level include:
First Prize – ₹50,000, Second Prize – ₹25,000, and Third Prize – ₹10,000. Additionally, there are attractive cash prizes and goodies for the three competitions. The event also offers students exposure to a national-level competitive environment and interaction with academicians and industry experts.