SEED designs and delivers end-to-end competitions that connect high-intent candidates from leading campuses across India with partner universities, positioning schools as academic and industry thought leaders in their focus areas.

From program design and planning to marketing, delivery, judging, and shortlisting, SEED manages each competition in close collaboration with university partners and faculty, ensuring a seamless experience and a strong pipeline of motivated prospects.

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SEED Competitions
GWSEAS
BU CAS
University of Maryland

Impact at a Glance

1000+
Participants engaged in multi-phase, skill-based challenges from leading colleges across India
50+
Finalists advancing to high-stakes final rounds, demonstrating top-tier talent and innovation
15+
Winners recognized for outstanding problem-solving, creativity, and potential market impact

Key Benefits for Universities

Strengthen Brand Presence

Anchor your institution at the center of a high-visibility, multi-phase competition in key talent ecosystems.

Engage Directly with Motivated Candidates

Create rich touchpoints across disciplines with students who are actively considering global study options.

Showcase Academic Leadership

Align problem statements with your institution's strengths, research priorities, and flagship programs.

Build a Targeted Pipeline

Access future-ready applicants for specialized postgraduate programs while gathering insight into candidate interests and performance.

Two Formats, One Platform

SEED Competitions currently includes two customizable formats designed for different academic units within the university while following a common, multi-phase structure

SEED Hackathon

STEM-Focused

Primary Focus
Technology-led innovation and problem-solving using STEM-driven approaches to address real-world challenges.
Who It's For
High-potential STEM candidates from engineering, computer science, data and related technical programs across leading campuses in India.
Possible Themes
Customizable challenges aligned with data science, software engineering, emerging technologies, product development, and technology-driven innovation.
How It Works
Multi-phase competition including initial concept submissions, prototype development, mentorship from advisors, and final presentations, supported by SEED-led outreach and program management.

SEED Business Challenge

Business-Focused

Primary Focus
Applied, market-oriented and strategic decision-making using real-world business and management scenarios.
Who It's For
High-intent candidates from undergraduate business, postgraduate management, and analytics programs across pan-India, with strong presence in metros and Tier 1–2 cities.
Possible Themes
Customizable cases aligned with strategy, marketing, finance, analytics, entrepreneurship, sustainability, and sector-focused management topics.
How It Works
Multi-phase competition including initial case or concept submissions, solution development, mentorship, and final presentations, with SEED managing outreach, delivery, and evaluation support.

Both formats are fully customizable, allowing partners to showcase specific programs or research strengths while maintaining a consistent, end-to-end experience managed by SEED.

Top Campuses Represented
BMSCE
M S Ramaiah Institute of Technology
Gokaraju Rangaraju Institute of Engineering and Technology
SRM Institute of Science and Technology
BVRIT HYDERABAD College of Engineering for Women
Dayananda Sagar Academy of Technology and Management
Presidency University
Dr. Vishwanath Karad, MIT World Peace University
Sardar Patel Institute of Technology (SPIT)
Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University
BMSCE
M S Ramaiah Institute of Technology
Gokaraju Rangaraju Institute of Engineering and Technology
SRM Institute of Science and Technology
BVRIT HYDERABAD College of Engineering for Women
Dayananda Sagar Academy of Technology and Management
Presidency University
Dr. Vishwanath Karad, MIT World Peace University
Sardar Patel Institute of Technology (SPIT)
Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University

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