21 August, 2026

On 21 August 2026, the Entrepreneurship Cell (E-Cell) of Vishwakarma Government Engineering College (VGEC), Chandkheda organized “Entrepreneurship Day 2026: From Problem to Pitch – Campus Startup Challenge” from 10:30 AM to 1:00 PM at B103. The activity provided a platform for student teams to present startup-oriented ideas by identifying a relevant problem, proposing a solution, and communicating its value through a structured pitch. 

The participating teams presented their ideas before an evaluation panel comprising Prof. Dipak Variya, Prof. Kalpesh Chaudhary, and Prof. Ujjwala. The evaluators interacted with the teams and provided constructive feedback on the clarity, innovation, feasibility, and overall strength of the proposed ideas. The activity encouraged students to connect classroom learning with practical entrepreneurial thinking. 

The challenge helped students develop an understanding of the early stages of the startup journey, from problem identification and solution development to pitching and idea validation. It also strengthened students’ presentation, persuasion, teamwork, and communication skills while exposing them to different problem domains and solution approaches.

Key Features:

• Event Title: Entrepreneurship Day 2026: From Problem to Pitch – Campus Startup Challenge 
• Venue: B103 
• Date: 21/08/2026 
• Time: 10:30 AM to 1:00 PM 
• Faculty Coordinators: Prof. Rozina Surani and Prof. Chetna Chand 
• Evaluation Panel: Prof. Dipak Variya, Prof. Kalpesh Chaudhary and Prof. Ujjwala 

Discussion Points:

• Problem Identification: Identifying clear and relevant real-world problems and understanding why they deserve attention. 
• Solution & Value Proposition: Presenting products, services, or approaches that address identified problems and create value for users. 
• Pitch Presentation: Communicating startup ideas concisely and effectively to an evaluation panel. 
• Evaluation & Feedback: Receiving feedback on the clarity, innovation, feasibility, and overall strength of proposed ideas. 
• Idea Validation: Identifying strengths, gaps, and areas requiring refinement before prototype development. 
• Entrepreneurial Thinking: Developing a problem-solution approach based on potential users and real-world needs. 
• Pitching & Communication Skills: Improving presentation, persuasion, teamwork, and responses to evaluators’ questions. 
• Peer Learning: Learning from different problem domains, solution approaches, and startup concepts. 

Outcome / Impact:

The activity created an engaging environment for students to experience the early stages of the startup journey—from identifying a problem to presenting a solution. The participating teams received valuable feedback that can help them refine their problem statements, validate user needs, develop proof-of-concept prototypes, seek mentoring, and participate in future innovation and startup activities.