| Event Name: Lloyd Entrepreneur Hunt 2026 | Event Date: 16th July 2026 |
| Faculty Coordinator: Dr. Mukesh Singh Tomar | Mentor: Mr. Saptarshi (Bob) Chaudhuri, Founder – Brand Gurus Neuroscience; Mr. Arif Jamal, Founder – Krishi Agro |
| Event Timing: 11:00 am | Mode: Online and Offline |
Objective:
Lloyd Entrepreneur Hunt 2026 is a flagship initiative of the Entrepreneurship Cell (E-Cell) of the UG Management Department, Lloyd Group of Institutions. It aims to identify, encourage, mentor, and empower aspiring student entrepreneurs by providing a structured platform to develop innovative business ideas and explore their entrepreneurial potential. The initiative seeks to strengthen students’ understanding of business-model development, pitching, innovation, leadership, and communication, while connecting them with industry mentors and potential incubation support.
Detailed Report:
The UG Management Department, Lloyd Group of Institutions, launched Lloyd Entrepreneur Hunt 2026 to nurture an entrepreneurial mindset among students and encourage them to transform creative ideas into practical business concepts. Implemented through the Entrepreneurship Cell (E-Cell), the initiative follows a four-phase process: Registration; Workshop and Training; Idea Pitching Competition; and Mentorship and Grand Finale Preparation. Each phase is designed to support students at a different stage of their entrepreneurial journey, from submitting an initial idea to refining and presenting it.
Phase I: Registration
The first phase focused on inviting students to register for Lloyd Entrepreneur Hunt 2026 and share their innovative business ideas. This stage was intended to identify students interested in entrepreneurship and provide them with an entry point into a structured idea-development process. The registration phase received an encouraging response, reflecting student interest in exploring entrepreneurial opportunities. The ideas submitted during this stage provided the starting point for the subsequent workshop and training activities.
Phase II: Workshop and Training – Inaugural Session I
Following the registration phase, the initiative moved to Phase II, beginning with Workshop and Training – Inaugural Session I. The session marked the next step in the entrepreneurial journey and witnessed enthusiastic participation from BBA and B.Com students. The training phase is intended to help participants build entrepreneurial skills, understand business-model development, and improve their pitch strategies. It also provides a platform for students to discuss their ideas, consider how these ideas may address needs or opportunities, and learn from the experience and perspectives of industry mentors.
The inaugural workshop benefited from the insights of Mr. Saptarshi (Bob) Chaudhuri, Founder of Brand Gurus Neuroscience, and Mr. Arif Jamal, Founder of Krishi Agro. Their participation brought an industry-oriented perspective to the initiative and supported its focus on practical entrepreneurial learning. The workshop and training phase is intended to prepare students to present their ideas more clearly and confidently in the next phase.
Phase III: Idea Pitching Competition
The third phase is the Idea Pitching Competition, in which participating students will present their business ideas for consideration and evaluation. This phase is designed to help students communicate the purpose and value of their ideas, explain their proposed business models, and demonstrate the potential of their concepts. It will also provide a setting in which participants can practise structured presentations, respond to questions, and receive feedback on the clarity, feasibility, and development of their ideas.
The competition is planned as an opportunity for students to gain recognition for their efforts, with certificates and prizes identified as part of the initiative. The pitching stage is also expected to help students identify areas requiring further work before progressing to mentorship and grand finale preparation. Specific competition dates, evaluation criteria, winners, and prize details were not provided in the information available for this report.
Phase IV: Mentorship and Grand Finale Preparation
The fourth phase focuses on mentorship and preparation for the grand finale. At this stage, students will have the opportunity to refine their ideas with expert guidance, strengthen their business models, and improve the way they communicate the value and potential of their proposed ventures. Mentorship is intended to help participants reflect on feedback, address gaps in their concepts, and prepare more effectively for the final presentation.
The initiative will culminate in the grand finale, titled “Pitch at Lloyd,” where selected ideas will compete for recognition and opportunities. The finale is intended to provide a platform for students to present their refined concepts and demonstrate the entrepreneurial learning developed throughout the four phases. Further support from the Lloyd Technology Business Incubator (LTBI), under the ₹2.5 crore UP Startup Grants initiative, is intended to connect students with mentorship, incubation support, and industry exposure that may help them take their ideas forward.
Guidance and Institutional Support:
Special appreciation is extended to Dr. Shilpi Sarna, Head of UG Management, and Prof. (Dr.) Mukesh Singh Tomar, Faculty Coordinator – E-Cell, for their guidance and support. The initiative reflects the department’s commitment to creating an environment where students can explore innovation, develop leadership and communication skills, and gain exposure to entrepreneurial thinking. The involvement of industry mentors and the support of LTBI further strengthen the initiative’s focus on practical learning and the development of student-led business ideas.
Conclusion:
Lloyd Entrepreneur Hunt 2026 offers students a structured pathway from idea submission to pitching, mentorship, and final presentation. The four phases—Registration, Workshop and Training, Idea Pitching Competition, and Mentorship and Grand Finale Preparation—are designed to help students develop their ideas, strengthen business models, enhance pitching skills, and gain valuable entrepreneurial insights. With the support of E-Cell, LTBI, institutional leadership, and industry mentors, the initiative seeks to nurture innovation, creativity, and leadership among future entrepreneurs. Through “Pitch at Lloyd,” the programme w
