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Registration is now open for ESSC 2026 Deadline: July 15, 2026

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TURN YOUR IDEA INTO A REAL STARTUP

ESSC takes you from a one-line pitch to an officially incubated startup through faculty review, business idea competition (BIC), and hands-on mentorship from industry leaders.

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REGISTRATION STAGES

100

POINT SCORING RUBRIC

48 HRS

TO CONFIRM YOUR SPOT

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PARTICIPATION ROLES

STUDENT REGISTRATION JOURNEY

FROM LOGIN TO CONFIRMATION IN 6 SIMPLE STEPS

A seamless process using your existing RBU credentials - no new account needed

Use your existing RBU university credentials to log in. No new account or password is required.

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Your profile information is automatically fetched from the university database.

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Profile verification

Choose your role in ESSC 2026 and continue with the registration process.

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Competitor
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Exhibitor
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Volunteer / Audience

Provide a brief overview of your startup idea including problem statement and target audience.

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One-line pitch
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Problem statement
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Target audience

Verify your mobile number via OTP for notifications and updates.

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WhatsApp verification
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Instant delivery
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SMS fallback option

Download your ESSC registration card with QR code and unique ID.

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Unique ESSC ID
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Downloadable PDF
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ESSC Login

Use your existing RBU university credentials to log in. No new account or password is required.

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Evaluation Criteria

How Your Idea is Scored

Faculty panels evaluate every submission on a 100-point rubric across four dimensions.

Innovation
30PTS

Innovation

How unique, creative and impactful is the startup idea?

  • Originality of concept
  • Problem-solving approach
  • Innovation potential
Feasibility
25PTS

Feasibility

Assessment of technical, operational and execution feasibility.

  • Technical viability
  • Resource requirements
  • Implementation roadmap
Market Fit
25PTS

Market Fit

Potential demand, scalability and business opportunity.

  • Target audience
  • Market opportunity
  • Growth potential
Presentation
20PTS

Presentation

Quality of communication, pitch and overall presentation.

  • Clarity of pitch
  • Communication skills
  • Overall impact
Total Score

Scores above 60 are shortlisted for the BIC competition. Below 60 receive detailed feedback for resubmission.

100PTS
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QUESTIONS? WE'VE GOT THE ANSWER

Everything you need to know before registering for ESSC 2026

Still have questions?

Chat with the ESSC team directly on WhatsApp. We usually respond within a few hours.

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All currently enrolled students of Rayat Bahra University can participate.

Yes. Teams of up to four members are allowed.

Your idea is reviewed using the ESSC evaluation criteria and shortlisted accordingly.

Typically 7–10 working days after submission.

Yes. A prototype is not mandatory during registration.

Yes, before the submission deadline.

Use the resend OTP option or contact the ESSC helpdesk.

It becomes available immediately after successful registration.