Track1
MorningUnisoft GroupTechnology / IT Services
AfternoonU-RegenerativeClimate Tech / Sustainability
🏆 Synergy 2026 Winners
SRM Institute of Science & Technology · KTR, Chennai — Directorate of Online Education
Live on26 September 2026
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SYNERGY 2026
Campus–Corporate Synergy: Business Solution Challenge
Where academic talent meets real corporate challenges. Five tracks, forty teams of twenty-five, and ten global industry partners posing real business challenges — presented on stage, on 26 September 2026.
Aligning Talent · Amplifying Impact · Securing the Win
5Tracks
40Teams
25Per Team
10Partners
1000Participants
26 Sep2026 · Live
Event Overview
A challenge built on real business needs, not case studies.
Industry partners bring real business challenges. Student teams present working solutions to expert juries across five tracks — end to end, on the same day.
The format
Ten companies. Five tracks. Forty teams competing.
Each partner sets a challenge for four teams of twenty-five students. Two industry judges score every subtrack on a jury rubric, capped by a live audience vote. In all, 1,000 participants from universities around the world take part.
Open only to online students — Management & Technology programmes.
- 25 members per team · 4 teams per partner
- 25-minute pitch + 5-minute Q&A per team
- 2 industry judges per subtrack
- Scoring: 90% jury rubric + 10% audience vote
- Delivered fully online — Zoom & YouTube Live
Academic goals
- Bridge campus learning with corporate realities
- Foster innovation and strategic thinking
- Develop leadership and collaboration skills
Professional goals
- Prepare students for professional environments
- Raise competitive standards through wider participation
- Promote networking and cross-institutional collaboration
Five Tracks · Ten Partners
Each track runs a morning and afternoon challenge.
Two industry partners power every track — one in the morning session, one in the afternoon.
Track2
MorningPinnacle GroupWorkforce Solutions
AfternoonEthical Intelligent TechnologiesIT · SaaS & IoT
Track3
MorningIP Rings LtdAuto Components
AfternoonAFTECH Building ContractingConstruction / Infrastructure
Track4
MorningBlue Dart ExpressLogistics
AfternoonB Square GlobalBIM / AEC Digital Engineering
Track5
MorningBeau Roi Enterprise GroupIT / Software
AfternoonBrainCertEdTech
Our Industry Partners
The companies powering this year’s challenges.
Ten organisations spanning technology, logistics, climate, construction, workforce and EdTech.
Click any logo to open that partner’s challenge brief (PDF) — the full company background and challenge statement, from the ten industries that took part.
Global Reach
Partners across four continents.
From Chennai and Mumbai to Antwerp, Dallas, Singapore and the UAE — Synergy 2026’s challenges are drawn from companies operating around the world.
Asia
Europe
North America
Africa
Four continents including partner operations across the UK, Sri Lanka & South Africa.
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IndiaIP Rings · Blue Dart
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United StatesUnisoft · Pinnacle · BrainCert
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United Arab EmiratesAFTECH · B Square Global
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SingaporeBeau Roi Enterprise Group
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BelgiumU-Regenerative
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Saudi ArabiaEthical Intelligent Technologies
Watch Again
Synergy September 2026 · Live Recordings
Relive the full Grand Finale — watch each track's live-streamed session in full.
Last Edition
Relive Synergy · April 2026
Watch the full recordings from our previous edition, and hear what the students who took part had to say.
See what our previous participants had to say
Synergy was an incredible experience that pushed our boundaries.
The networking opportunities and collaborative energy were unmatched.
We left with actionable insights and lasting professional connections.
Synergy is more than a competition — it's a celebration of talent, teamwork and growth.
A professional, inspiring and truly unforgettable experience.
Well-organised, interactive, and a great chance to learn, collaborate and connect.
I learned so much working on a real-world case study with my team.
It helped me think beyond textbooks and apply concepts practically.
It built my confidence and sharpened my analytical skills.
Winning Synergy was a testament to collaboration, innovation and perseverance.
SRM turned virtual participation into an unforgettable journey of excellence.
The judges were knowledgeable, encouraging and impartial.
Every session reflected careful planning, professionalism and genuine respect.
A platform where ideas are celebrated, friendships are built and leaders emerge.
It strengthened our confidence, leadership, communication and teamwork.
An experience that doesn't just challenge you — it transforms you.
Highly recommend participating!
Looking forward to the next edition!
Synergy was an incredible experience that pushed our boundaries.
The networking opportunities and collaborative energy were unmatched.
We left with actionable insights and lasting professional connections.
Synergy is more than a competition — it's a celebration of talent, teamwork and growth.
A professional, inspiring and truly unforgettable experience.
Well-organised, interactive, and a great chance to learn, collaborate and connect.
I learned so much working on a real-world case study with my team.
It helped me think beyond textbooks and apply concepts practically.
It built my confidence and sharpened my analytical skills.
Winning Synergy was a testament to collaboration, innovation and perseverance.
SRM turned virtual participation into an unforgettable journey of excellence.
The judges were knowledgeable, encouraging and impartial.
Every session reflected careful planning, professionalism and genuine respect.
A platform where ideas are celebrated, friendships are built and leaders emerge.
It strengthened our confidence, leadership, communication and teamwork.
An experience that doesn't just challenge you — it transforms you.
Highly recommend participating!
Looking forward to the next edition!
Real feedback from participants of Synergy · April 2026
Registration Fee
One entry fee. Two currencies.
₹100 for Indian students, and a flat $5 for international students.
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Indian students · ₹100 | International students · $5
✓ Participation certificate provided to every entrant
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Indian students
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International students
Indian students pay ₹100; international students pay a flat $5. Registration is open only to online students — Management & Technology programmes. The fee is non-refundable.
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Synergy 2026
The challenge is complete — the winners have been announced!
Synergy 2026 took place on 26 September 2026. Registrations are now closed and no further entries are being accepted. Thank you to every one of our 40 teams, our 10 industry partners and our judges for an unforgettable Grand Finale.
Eligibility
Online students · Management & Technology
Event
Fully online · Zoom & YouTube Live · 26 September 2026