09–11 October 2026 · MRIIRS, Faridabad · Delhi NCR
The Eco-Preneur Youth Startup Summit brings 200+ colleges, 200+ climate & sustainability startups, and 50+ investors to one campus for three days of pitches, hackathon, policy dialogue and partnership — with zero participation fees for students.
Three days at MRIIRS
Opening Ceremony
Innovation Pavilion
Panel Discussions
Masterclasses
Investor 1-on-1s
Campfire Talks
Open Innovation Hackathon
Startup Battle & Awards
About EYSS
PSG
OILF
Startup Armenia
Conceived and organised by Paryavaran Sankrakshan Gatividhi (PSG), EYSS bridges the gap between passionate student eco-preneurs and the capital, mentorship and policy support they need to scale. Since its inception it has shown that youth-led, community-first events can deliver real ecosystem outcomes — panel discussions with governors and union ministers, masterclasses by domain experts, and a competitive Startup Battle with lakhs of rupees in prize money.
EYSS 2026 is designed to be bigger, bolder and more impactful — bringing the energy of India's National Capital Region together with global partnerships from Armenia, the US, the Middle East and beyond. It is fully CSR-funded, so participation carries zero fees for students and early-stage founders.
200+
Colleges
200+
Startups
50+
Investors
Host Venue — confirmed
Faridabad, Delhi NCR
The full 3-day, 2-night Summit — Opening Ceremony, Innovation Pavilion, panels, masterclasses, investor 1-on-1s, Open Innovation Hackathon and the Startup Battle Grand Finale — is hosted entirely on the MRIIRS campus in Faridabad. MRIIRS is a co-organiser of EYSS 2026 and anchors the Delhi NCR zonal outreach and college network across its engineering, management and design programs.
Before the Summit
Ahead of the Summit, curated online zonal sessions with CXOs, sustainability leaders, prominent incubators and universities surface real operational challenges. These problem statements feed directly into the Open Innovation Hackathon. The Summit itself remains hosted only at MRIIRS, Faridabad.
Curated online invitations
CEOs, CIOs, CXOs, sustainability heads, prominent incubators and universities — all online, all zones.
Structured questionnaire
A pre-shared questionnaire frames pain points across climate, waste, energy, water and supply chain.
Online round-table dialogue
Virtual closed-door conversations capture real, operational sustainability challenges from industry.
Collate & compile
Insights are synthesised into 15 industry-validated problem statements for the Hackathon.
PS released on 15 August 2026
15 problem statements published on Independence Day. Teams register & pick their PS before 1 September.
Zonal Round-tables
Online Mode
All sessions are conducted online. Completion target: 14 August 2026.
Journey to the Summit
Key milestones from registration to the Grand Finale at MRIIRS, Faridabad.
28 JULY 2026 · NOW OPEN
Registration opens for Registered Startups Track and Student Innovations Track. Apply early for priority review.
BY 14 AUGUST 2026 · IN PROGRESS
Online zonal sessions to create awareness, invite problem statements for the Open Innovation Hackathon, and network with prominent incubators and universities. Goal: boost participation and build support across zones.
15 AUGUST 2026 · INDEPENDENCE DAY
The official Open Innovation Hackathon problem statements are announced on Independence Day. Teams can now register, review the 15 industry-backed PSes, and select their challenge.
Registration for Open Innovation Hackathon opens simultaneously
1 SEPTEMBER 2026 · DEADLINE
Final deadline for all categories: Registered Startups Track, Student Innovations Track, and Open Innovation Hackathon. No late registrations accepted.
5 SEPTEMBER 2026
Selected teams across all three tracks are announced. Shortlisted participants receive confirmation and briefing details for the Grand Finale at MRIIRS.
9 – 11 OCTOBER 2026 · GRAND FINALE
Three days, one campus. 200+ colleges, 200+ startups, 50+ investors. Open Innovation Hackathon finale, Startup Battle Grand Finale, masterclasses, investor 1-on-1s, and closing awards.
Day 1
9 Oct · Launch
Day 2
10 Oct · Deep Dives
Day 3
11 Oct · Finals
Five ways in
Whether you're bringing an early idea, a registered company, capital to deploy, a brand to align with the movement, or a team ready to crack an industry challenge — there's a track built for where you are. Registration links go live closer to the Summit — see the Register section below.
Track 1 · Not yet incorporated
Track 2 · Registered entity
Track 3 · Capital partners
Track 4 · Brand partners
Track 5 · Hackathon
Problem Statements released
15 August 2026
15 real industry problem statements — compiled from zonal round-tables with corporates and sustainability leaders — released on Independence Day. Teams pick one PS and build a solution over the Summit days.
Step 1
PS IDs released 15 Aug. Pick your problem from the 15 industry challenges.
Step 2
Register by 1 September with your team and selected PS ID.
Step 3
Hack on Day 1 & 2 at MRIIRS. Present final solution and win on Day 3.
Registration link opens 15 August 2026 · PS IDs released simultaneously
09–11 October 2026
Launch & leadership
Morning
Opening Ceremony & distinguished leadership addressMorning
Inauguration of the Innovation Pavilion & Exhibition StallsAfternoon
Panel: Leadership, policy & sustainable innovationAfternoon
Campfire talks — founders & ecosystem leadersHackathon Kickoff
Open Innovation Hackathon — Problem Statement briefing & team formation
Deep dives, pitching & hackathon
Panel
AI & technology for green startupsPanel
Raising smart green capitalPanel
Road to net-zero — govt. & industrySessions
Masterclasses + investor 1-on-1 meetingsSession
Young & Bold — building startups under 30Pitching Tracks — Day 2
Seed Stage Pitching
Early-stage eco-innovations pitch to a dedicated jury of seed investors
Growth Stage Pitching
Growth-stage startups with traction present to top-tier investors & corporates
Student Innovation Showcase
POC and idea-stage teams present at the Innovation Pavilion
Impact & Policy Track
Startups addressing govt. & policy-aligned sustainability goals
Hackathon — Day 2
Open Innovation Hackathon continues — mentoring rounds, prototype builds, mid-evaluation
Finals, battle & celebration
Morning
Grand Finale — Startup Battle pitch session (Seed & Growth finals)Hackathon Finals
Open Innovation Hackathon — final presentations & jury evaluationAfternoon
Signature closing talk by an ecosystem leaderClosing Ceremony & Awards
Startup Battle winners announced · Open Innovation Hackathon winners announced · Closing awards & felicitations
Both Startup Battle (Seed + Growth) and Open Innovation Hackathon winners announced in the Grand Closing Ceremony
The Startup Battle
The flagship competition — a high-energy stage where the most promising eco-preneurs pitch to a jury of investors, corporates and policymakers. Pitching happens across tracks on Day 2, with Grand Finale on Day 3.
Growth stage
Startups with proven traction, revenue, or enterprise pilots
$10,000
1st prize
$5,000
2nd prize
Seed stage
Early-stage eco-innovations with strong founding teams
$5,000
1st prize
$2,500
2nd prize
Open Innovation Hackathon
Best solution to an industry problem statement, built over 2 days
Prizes
+ Incubation opportunities
Prize details announced with PS release on 15 Aug
Startup Exhibition
Every startup stall includes startup listing · exhibition access · networking opportunities · workshop access · ecosystem visibility · founder community access
Early Bird Pricing — 50% off regular rates. Limited stalls available.
Ideabaaz Flagship
10 × 5 M · Exhibition Space
₹15,00,000
₹6,25,000 + GST
Early Bird
Expression of Interest
All stall bookings are via Expression of Interest. Our team will confirm availability and share invoice details within 48 hours.
Submit EOI for Stall →Who should attend
Students & youth entrepreneurs
From engineering, management, design & science colleges across India.
Eco-startups & founders
Early-stage and growth-stage ventures solving for climate, waste, energy, biodiversity & more.
Investors & VCs
VCs, angel investors, family offices, and impact funds seeking the next green unicorn.
Government & policy leaders
Central and state officials shaping India's green economy and startup policy.
Corporates & industry partners
Enterprises looking for startup pilots, CSR innovation, and sustainability partnerships.
Mentors & ecosystem leaders
Operators, advisors, domain experts, and community builders committed to the green mission.
Organising partners
Lead organiser
Paryavaran Sankrakshan Gatividhi (PSG)
The originator and steward of EYSS since 2022. PSG drives India's youth-led environmental movement, connecting college ecosystems with policy and capital.
Co-organiser
Open Innovation Lotus Foundation (OILF)
A subsidiary of Petonic AI & Plannex Recycling, bringing deep experience in startup ecosystem building — including co-organising the Rajasthan Startup Summit 2026.
Co-organiser · host venue
Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies
A leading multi-disciplinary university in the NCR with strong industry-academia linkages. Hosts the Summit and anchors the Delhi NCR zone and college outreach.
International partner
Startup Armenia Foundation
Armenia's premier startup foundation, bringing global partnerships and investor networks to EYSS 2026. Connecting India's green innovation ecosystem with international capital.
Questions
The full 3-day Summit is hosted entirely at Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies (MRIIRS), Faridabad. It is not held at any other city or venue.
All pre-Summit zonal round-tables are conducted in online mode. They are organised across zones (Delhi NCR, West, South, South-East) to create awareness, gather industry problem statements for the Open Innovation Hackathon, and network with incubators and universities. The Summit itself takes place only at MRIIRS, Faridabad.
The Open Innovation Hackathon is Track 5 at EYSS 2026. 15 real industry problem statements — compiled from zonal round-tables — are released on 15 August 2026 (Independence Day). Teams register by 1 September, pick a PS ID, and solve it over Days 1 & 2 of the Summit. Winners are announced on Day 3 at the Grand Closing Ceremony.
EYSS is CSR-funded, so student participation carries zero fees. The Open Innovation Hackathon is also free for student teams. Details for startup and investor participation will be shared with the registration links.
Both early-stage (Seed) and growth-stage eco-startups can apply. Seed-stage ventures compete for $5,000 / $2,500 prizes; Growth-stage ventures with proven traction compete for $10,000 / $5,000. Pitching happens across tracks on Day 2, with the Grand Finale on Day 3.
28 July 2026 — Registrations open (Startups & Student Innovations)
15 August 2026 — Open Innovation Hackathon PS released + registration opens
1 September 2026 — All registrations close (all 3 categories)
5 September 2026 — Shortlisted teams announced
9–11 October 2026 — Grand Finale at MRIIRS, Faridabad
Startup stalls are available at early-bird pricing (50% off regular rates) across 9 size tiers from 1×1 M to 10×5 M. All bookings are via Expression of Interest (EOI). Our team confirms availability and shares invoice details within 48 hours. Stalls include startup listing, exhibition access, networking, workshop access, and ecosystem visibility.
Join the movement
Whether you're bringing an early idea, a registered company, capital to deploy, a brand to align with the movement, or a team ready to crack an industry challenge — there's a track for you.
Track 1 · Not yet incorporated
For students and early builders with an idea, prototype or proof-of-concept — no registered company required.
Track 2 · Registered entity
For incorporated startups applying to the Innovation Pavilion or the Startup Battle.
Track 3 · Capital partners
For VCs, angel investors, family offices and impact funds who want curated deal flow from the Startup Battle.
Track 4 · Brand partners
For corporates and brands aligning with India's youth-led green economy movement. Choose a tier:
Track 5 · Open Innovation
PS Released
15 Aug 2026
Select one of 15 industry-backed problem statements released on Independence Day. Build your solution over Days 1 & 2 at MRIIRS. Winners announced on Day 3.
15 PS IDs
Industry-backed challenges
2-Day Build
Hack on campus, Day 1 & 2
Day 3 Finale
Present, win, get incubated
Registration opens 15 August 2026