{"id":5618,"date":"2025-09-09T01:10:40","date_gmt":"2025-09-08T19:40:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/belgaumnow.com\/?p=5618"},"modified":"2025-09-09T01:10:40","modified_gmt":"2025-09-08T19:40:40","slug":"jain-university-launches-prestigious-founders-cup-maverick-award-to-crown-top-innovators","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/belgaumnow.com\/?p=5618","title":{"rendered":"JAIN University Launches Prestigious &#8216;Founder&#8217;s Cup&#8217; &#038; &#8216;Maverick&#8217; Award to Crown Top Innovators"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"dad65929\">\n<div class=\"_4f9bf79 d7dc56a8 _43c05b5\">\n<div class=\"ds-message _656c965\">\n<div class=\"ds-markdown\">\n<h2 class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>JAIN University Unveils Prestigious Awards to Fuel Student Entrepreneurship at 2025 Festival<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong>Bengaluru, India<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 In a move designed to ignite competitive spirit and celebrate innovation, Dr. Chenraj Roychand, Founder Chairman of JAIN Group, has unveiled two prestigious new awards for the upcoming JAIN Entrepreneurial Festival Week (JEFW) 2025. The announcement sets the stage for a university-wide celebration of business acumen and creative problem-solving.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">The new accolades\u2014the \u2018Founder\u2019s Cup\u2019 and the \u2018Maverick Award\u2019\u2014are intended to recognize exceptional talent at both the institutional and individual levels, raising the stakes for the annual festival.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong>A Legacy of Entrepreneurship Inspires New Challenges<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5619\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5619\" style=\"width: 289px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5619 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/belgaumnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Jain-Univ-Award-2-289x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"289\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/belgaumnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Jain-Univ-Award-2-289x300.jpg 289w, https:\/\/belgaumnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Jain-Univ-Award-2-768x797.jpg 768w, https:\/\/belgaumnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Jain-Univ-Award-2.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 289px) 100vw, 289px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5619\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong>New Awards Ignite Competition for JAIN Entrepreneurial Festival 2025<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">The unveiling ceremony was marked by a sense of historical purpose, as Dr. Roychand connected the new awards to the institution&#8217;s core founding principles.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">\u201cThe very foundations of JAIN (Deemed-to-be University) were built on the bedrock of entrepreneurship,\u201d stated Dr. Chenraj Roychand. \u201cSince 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.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong>The Crown Jewels of JEFW 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">The two awards are designed to cater to different facets of the entrepreneurial journey:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong>The JAIN Founder\u2019s Cup:<\/strong>\u00a0This rolling trophy is the ultimate symbol of collective achievement. It will be awarded to the JAIN campus that demonstrates the most exceptional all-round performance, participation, and innovation throughout the festival, earning the title of the university&#8217;s entrepreneurial powerhouse for the year.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong>The JAIN Maverick Award:<\/strong>\u00a0This is an elite individual honour reserved for the festival\u2019s most dominant student entrepreneur. It will celebrate the one standout innovator who, through exceptional skill, bold initiative, and creative energy, proves to be the most versatile and impactful creator.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong>Cultivating Essential Skills for a New Generation<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">Scheduled to take place across all JAIN (Deemed-to-be University) campuses, JEFW is a cornerstone initiative designed to embed an entrepreneurial mindset across all academic disciplines. The week will feature a dynamic array of competitions, workshops, and speaker sessions, culminating in a grand finale.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">Nayaz Ahmed, CEO of JAIN Launchpad, the incubator driving the festival, emphasized its critical role in modern education. \u201cIn today&#8217;s rapidly evolving world, entrepreneurship is no longer a niche career path; it is a fundamental 21st-century skill,\u201d he commented. \u201cThe very essence of JEFW is to provide a dynamic ecosystem where we cultivate this skill, encouraging creativity, resilience, and a problem-solving mindset. The &#8216;JAIN Founder&#8217;s Cup&#8217; and &#8216;JAIN Maverick Award&#8217; will serve as powerful motivators in this mission.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">Media Updates: +91-93531 21474 [WhatsApp] |\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/mailto:indianowme@gmail.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">indianowme@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong>Gearing Up for a Festival of Innovation<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">With the official unveiling of these awards, the countdown to JEFW 2025 has begun. Students and faculties across campuses are expected to gear up for intense competition, aiming to secure the highest honours in entrepreneurship the university has to offer.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">The festival underscores JAIN University\u2019s continued commitment to moving beyond traditional academics, fostering a real-world environment where students can transform ideas into actionable ventures and build the foundational skills for leadership and innovation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ds-theme\">\n<h2><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>Key Quotes<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong>Dr. Chenraj Roychand:<\/strong>\u00a0\u201cThe very foundations of JAIN (Deemed-to-be University) were built on the bedrock of entrepreneurship&#8230; These awards are a symbol of our unwavering commitment to that founding vision and a challenge to the next generation to dream bigger and build bolder.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong>Nayaz Ahmed, CEO of JAIN Launchpad:<\/strong>\u00a0\u201cIn today&#8217;s rapidly evolving world, entrepreneurship is no longer a niche career path; 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