Archive · 1 Sep 2025
HCLTech, Pearson, and MeitY Launch Student Entrepreneurship Movement
Imagine a big contest called ARISE FOR YOU™ where students in India can come up with new business ideas.
Big companies like HCLTech, Pearson, and MeitY Startup Hub are helping out.
Over 150,000 students from across India will join, hoping to win.
Students will learn how to start a business, get help from experts, and even pitch their ideas.
The goal is to find the best ideas, give them money and support, and help young people create new businesses.
It’s like a talent show for future business owners!
ARISE FOR YOU™ is a national initiative to foster student entrepreneurship.
The program involves HCLTech, Pearson India, and MeitY Startup Hub.
Over 150,000 students are expected to participate from 3,000+ campuses.
Participants will gain access to certifications, mentorship, and pitch opportunities.
The finale will be held on March 12-13, 2026, with winners receiving grants and support.
- Who
- HCLTech, Pearson India, and MeitY Startup Hub with students
- What
- Launch of ARISE FOR YOU™, a student entrepreneurship movement
- When
- Culminates March 12-13, 2026
- Where
- India, with a focus on Tier 2/3 cities
- Why
- To ignite entrepreneurial spirit and support India's innovation pipeline
- Initiative Name
- ARISE FOR YOU™
- Participants
- Over 150,000 students
- Participating Campuses
- 3,000+
- Partners
- HCLTech, Pearson India, MeitY Startup Hub
- Finale Date
- March 12–13, 2026
- Website
- www.ariseforyou.com
- Top Prize
- Grants up to ₹10 lakhs