1. Event Name - Kick In Merit
700 Participants
7 Different Categories
7 Winning Teams at 7 MNC’s
3 Days – 7,8,9th October
3 Guest Speakers
30 Organizers
Name – Apaksh Gupta
Country – India
Location – Tagore Theatre, Chandigarh
Time – 11a.m. To 4 p.m.
Think,
Share &
Improvise
IDEAS
Connect to
Like
Minded
Individuals
Merit
Based Life
Changing
Award
Goal

2. as a term is Misconceived
 Only theoretical aspect of Study is stressed
 Indian Students undermine importance of Research Work
 Most students possess no in-depth knowledge of their fields of study upon
Graduation
 Root Causes – Unavailability of Resources + Unawareness
 With Rising Foreign Investments, more scope than ever for conducting various
research studies
 To meet Global Competency levels, students need to focus on Research &
Development
 Call of the Hour – Create Awareness + Build a Platform Connecting Students to
Research Infrastructure

3. 1. Networking is an essential tool for Success
2. Meeting like minded individuals is necessary for growth
3. To work under real MNC projects not only adds to the CV but also to important
life milestones
4. Global Experience is Critical – Each Winning team travels to 2 different countries
in a span of 1 Year to the sponsor MNC’s research facilities
5. Team Effort is Best Effort – Learning the fundamentals of Leadership + Time Based
Goals + Sharing Responsibility
6. A Radical Step – From Consumers to Creators – Instilling the Spirit of
Entrepreneurship by creating meaningful products
7. Reaching Out – Learning to take the unconventional paths by going an extra mile
8. Understanding the true essence of EDUCATION

4. Methodology Adopted – 3 Day, 3 Phase Event
Day 1 – 100 Candidates in Each of 7 categories Network,
exchange ideas, debate on topics and create an opinion
Day 2 – All Candidates compete for 15 positions that lead to the
final round.
Day 3 – 3 Winners out of final 15 will conduct research study as a
team collaboratively with a MNC for 1 Year.
• To Foster the Spirit of
Learning through
Research Work which
is important for
development society.
Agenda
• Winners work with
Research Teams of
MNC’s and Develop
Important Skills
Learning • Students Aged – 18
to 30 from any Major
& University can
participate in the
event.
Participants
• All students
participate
irres.ective of
precious track
record/
Students

5. 15 Candidates are to be selected among the 50 left participants. At Day 2, these
50 participants present their business plans for a unique product within 5 hours
of allocation of topic to help curb a problem in society. Their approach, insight,
effectiveness of solution and ability to connect to others are the criterion of
selection for the next round. Expert Judge panel from different MNC’s in every
category choose the final 15.
In each category,
candidates debate over a
given topic and present
their views. They are
rated according to the
content of their views,
leadership, participation.
Another sub event to
judge their influencing
ability on others is
conducted. Top 50
candidates among 100
make through this round.

6. At Day 3, the 15 candidates compete
for the final 3 winning positions. They
are rated based on 3 sub-events
comprising a presentation about 3
National Startups which they find most
scalable and socially beneficial, A
speech on what makes them unique
among the finalists and a presentation
on how they would want to uplift
education scenario in the country.
The EVENT was most widely
acclaimed for it provided every
individual, irrespective of his/her
previous record, a unique opportunity to
work with the most renowned names in
various diverse fields. Within 3 Days
span, one could have brought his/her
life on a perfect track of knowledge in
success in future. It also provided a
unique opportunity to connect.

7.  Lack of Innovative thinking for developing breakthrough products
 Individuals possess no know how of latest technologies or equipment
specific to their fields
 Lack of purpose, team skills and motivation to work
 Most people in India work from a necessity to work rather than a desire to
work because of various factors
 Lack of Global network of peers + Global investment
 India – Producing Highest no. of Graduates + Lowest amount of Research
Work
 Low Quality Infrastructure leads to low Quality Education
 More Job Seekers than Creators – No Unique Products + Lack of Qualified
Mentors

8.  A Platform of Opportunities –To Connect. To Share. To Grow
 3 Guest Speakers – People who commercialized their RnD to
become Internationally Acclaimed
 Winners work with MNC – At par with Globe’s Best
Practices, Infrastructure, Mentors & Team
 Students compete in a pool of Highly Motivated Individuals
– Time for Self Assessment
 Unique profile of every candidate – Shared with all
Sponsors + Partner Companies to help find them suitable
candidates
 No existing platform to meet Like-Minded individuals – Not
only Winners but people can collaborate for personal
endeavors

9.  Spreading Awareness – Lays the Foundation
for Youth to look at learning through a new
perspective + organize such event again
 Unique profile of every candidate – Shared
with all Sponsors + Partner Companies to help
find them suitable candidates
 No existing platform to meet Like-Minded
individuals – Not only Winners but people can
collaborate for personal endeavors
 Spreading Awareness – Lays the Foundation
for Youth to look at learning through a new
perspective + organize such event again