Campus Tycoon Challenge 3.0 on 29 August 2025

Entrepreneurship Cell of JEC Organises Third Edition of Campus Tycoon Challenge- 29 August 2025

The Entrepreneurship Cell (E-Cell) of Jabalpur Engineering College (JEC)  organised the third edition of its flagship event, Campus Tycoon 3.0. on 29 August 2025. Inspired by Shark Tank India, the competition provided students with an opportunity to pitch their startup ideas before a panel of judges and showcase their entrepreneurial spirit.  The event was graced by Er Mahendra Gujral, Er Arvind Nayak (Former GM, ONGC), and Ms. Preeti Chaudhary from Jabalpur Incubation Centre and co-founder of Madhya Bharat Angels. The jury panel included Dr. Jitendra Singh  Thakur, Head of the Computer Science Department and E-Cell Faculty Coordinator, along with Ms. Preeti Chaudhary, Prof. Amit Baghel, Prof. Madhavi Soni, Prof. Abhilash Patel, and Prof. Bharti Solanki.

This year’s event featured sixteen teams, each with fresh and creative ideas. After multiple rounds, three teams emerged as winners who will now represent JEC at the National Entrepreneur Challenge at IIT Bombay, Mumbai. Team Heena (Ashish and Anushka) bagged the first prize, Team Medifast (Saransh & Vishit) came second, and Team Innovator (Mayur and Archit) secured the third position. Other teams, including those led by Nimitt Kushwaha and Pushpendra Tomar, also stood out with their unique concepts. The startup pitches reflected both innovation and practicality. Students introduced an all-in-one mobile app that combines entertainment with shopping, a biogas plant model for village dairies to generate energy from cow dung, and an AI-based skill development system designed to help people improve their knowledge and productivity. These ideas highlighted the students’ creativity and their concern for solving real-world problems.  

 Speaking at the event, Dr. Jitendra Singh  Thakur shared that the goal of E-Cell is to nurture entrepreneurs who can create jobs for others and bring back talented youth working abroad to contribute to India’s growth. Principal Dr. Rajeev Chandak applauded the initiative, praising the participants’ enthusiasm and encouraging them to take part in such events to shape their future as innovators and leaders. Towards the end of the programme, certificates were awarded to the participants and winners by Er. Mahendra Gujral, Principal, Dr. Chandak, and Dr. P.K. Jhinge. Their presence not only added prestige to the event but also served as a reminder that every idea, no matter how small, has the power to grow into something remarkable. As the winning teams move forward to IIT Bombay, they carry with them not only their innovative ideas but also the pride and spirit of JEC.                                                         

 The success of the event highlighted the strong mentorship of the E-Cell, where alumni actively guide and motivate students through a dedicated mentors’ group. Under the leadership of Dr. Jitendra Singh Thakur, Head of the Computer Science and Engineering Department and Faculty Coordinator of the E-Cell, students continue to receive valuable direction and encouragement to shape their ideas into impactful ventures. This event also received wide media attention, being featured in leading publications such as Dainik Bhaskar, Patrika, Naiduniya, Jabalpur Express, and on ETV. The successful completion of the two-week technical training was made possible by the guidance of professors and the active involvement of  E-Cell Student Co-ordinator: Nakshita Sharma ( Campus Head ) and student members Shashank Bhargava Yash Chourey Nitish Namdeo Purnima Dubey Vikas Yadav Shubham Kumar Naman Yadav Anushka Sharma Akshat Tiwari Akshat Singh Thakur Harshvardhan Sikarwar