BANGALORE, INDIA, September 8, 2025 – In a ceremony brimming with anticipation, Dr. Chenraj Roychand, Founder Chairman of JAIN Group and Chancellor, JAIN (Deemed-to-be University), today unveiled the prestigious new awards for the upcoming JAIN Entrepreneurial Festival Week (JEFW) 2025. The announcement sets a competitive and ambitious tone for the university-wide celebration of innovation, which will take place across all JAIN (Deemed-to-be University) campuses.
The ceremony introduced two coveted honours, each designed to recognise a distinct facet of entrepreneurial excellence:
The JAIN Founder’s Cup: The ultimate symbol of campus-wide entrepreneurial supremacy. This prestigious rolling trophy will be awarded to the campus demonstrating exceptional collective performance, participation, and innovation, crowning it as the university’s entrepreneurial powerhouse for the year.
The JAIN Maverick Award: An elite individual honour bestowed upon the most dominant student entrepreneur of the festival. This award celebrates the one student who, through exceptional skill, bold initiative, and creative energy, proves to be the most versatile and impactful innovator of the year.
The unveiling ceremony was a moment of great inspiration, as Dr. Chenraj Roychand addressed the students and staff, motivating them to embrace the challenges and opportunities of the festival. He reflected on the institution’s deep-rooted connection to enterprise.
“The very foundations of JAIN (Deemed-to-be University) were built on the bedrock of entrepreneurship,” stated Dr. Chenraj Roychand. “Since our earliest days, our goal has not just been to educate, but to empower our students to become creators, innovators, and leaders who build the future. These awards are not just trophies; they are a symbol of our unwavering commitment to that founding vision and a challenge to the next generation to dream bigger and build bolder.”
The JAIN Entrepreneurial Festival Week is a cornerstone initiative designed to embed an entrepreneurial mindset across all academic disciplines. The festival will feature a dynamic array of competitions, workshops, and talks, culminating in a grand finale at the annual CESA event.
Nayaz Ahmed, CEO of JAIN Launchpad and the driving force behind JEFW, highlighted the festival’s critical role in skill development for the modern era. “In today’s rapidly evolving world, entrepreneurship is no longer a niche career path; it is a fundamental 21st-century skill,” he commented. “The very essence of JEFW is to provide a dynamic ecosystem where we cultivate this skill, encouraging creativity, resilience, and a problem-solving mindset among the younger generation. The ‘JAIN Founder’s Cup’ and ‘ JAIN Maverick Award’ will serve as powerful motivators in this mission.”
With this announcement, the countdown to JEFW 2025 officially begins, as students and campuses gear up to compete for the ultimate recognition as the university’s entrepreneurial champions.