Fortune Institute of International Business (FIIB), New Delhi, has announced the launch of Meraki 2026, the 16th edition of its international business plan competition. Applications are now open to student founders, early-stage entrepreneurs, and SDG-aligned startups from India and overseas. Teams comprising one to five members are eligible to participate.
Meraki 2026 will be conducted across two tracks. The Inclusive Innovation Track is aimed at women entrepreneurs, persons with disabilities, LGBTQIA+ founders, and ventures advancing accessibility and equity. The Open Innovation Track is open to founders from all backgrounds building scalable, sustainability-aligned solutions.
Registration details for Meraki 2026 are as follows:
- Applications close on 8 March 2026
- Grand Finale will be held on 14 March 2026
- Venue: FIIB, New Delhi
- Teams of one to five members are eligible
- Applications are open to student founders, early-stage entrepreneurs, and SDG-aligned startups from India and overseas
- Total prize pool: ₹6 lakh
- Application link:https://www.fiib.edu.in/meraki/
“Meraki was never designed to reward ideas in isolation,” said Dr Gunjan Sood, Center Head – CIET, and Coordinator, Meraki 2026. “We look at whether a founder understands the market, the customer, and the path to revenue. The goal is to help participants stress-test their assumptions and strengthen their ventures in a way that sustains beyond the final pitch.”
With a total prize pool of ₹6 lakh, the platform offers structured mentorship, multi-stage evaluation by investors and industry practitioners, and exposure to a strong entrepreneurial network. According to organisers, the emphasis remains firmly on execution readiness, including clarity of problem, strength of revenue model, and real-world feasibility.
The Grand Finale will be held on 14 March 2026.
