Guidelines & Rules
Official handbook for the Innovation Policy Consortium.
Objective
The IPC aims to bring together E-Cells and student policy teams to address challenges within India's startup ecosystem. Participating teams will identify real-world problems and develop research-backed policy solutions to present to the government at the Manipal Entrepreneurship Summit (MES) 2026.
Official Schedule
| Phase | Details | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Registrations | Portal Opening & Team Signup | Dec 9 - Dec 17 |
| Case Study | Submission of Policy Case Study | Dec 23, 2025 |
| Evaluation | Group Discussion (GD) Round | Jan 10, 2026 |
| Final Doc | Policy Recommendation Document | Jan 21, 2026 |
| Grand Finale | Presentation at MES 2026 (MIT Manipal) | Feb 11-12, 2026 |
RegistrationsDec 9 - Dec 17
Portal Opening & Team Signup
Case StudyDec 23, 2025
Submission of Policy Case Study
EvaluationJan 10, 2026
Group Discussion (GD) Round
Final DocJan 21, 2026
Policy Recommendation Document
Grand FinaleFeb 11-12, 2026
Presentation at MES 2026 (MIT Manipal)