Win an Exclusive Delegate Pass to India's Premier Impact Investing Conference (Worth ₹12000) Think. Research. Shape the future of impact investing. Prabhav 2026, the flagship conference of the Impact Investors Council (IIC), invites students from across India to participate in the Prabhav Student Research Challenge . This is more than a competition - it's an opportunity to contribute fresh thinking to India's evolving impact investing ecosystem while earning the chance to attend Prabhav 2026 as a delegate. The Challenge India's impact ecosystem is entering a new phase of growth, driven by new sources of capital, emerging sectors, policy innovation, and technological change. We want to hear your perspective on where impact investing should go next. Choose one topic related to impact investing in India and develop an evidence-based research submission. Your work should identify an opportunity, challenge, or emerging trend, supported by data, examples, and original analysis. Illustrative themes include (but are not limited to): Climate and resilience Agriculture and food systems Financial inclusion Healthcare Education and skilling Circular economy Artificial Intelligence for impact Gender lens investing Blended finance Domestic capital and family offices Impact measurement and outcomes Public policy and regulation Rural and Tier II/III innovation Any other emerging area relevant to impact investing Submission Format Participants should submit one of the following: A research brief (maximum 2 pages) A presentation of up to 5 slides summarizing key insights References for all data and sources used Submissions will be evaluated on: Originality of insights Quality of research Practical relevance Analytical rigor Clarity of communication Rewards The Top 5 submissions will receive: A complimentary delegate pass to Prabhav 2026 Recognition from the Impact Investors Council Opportunity to network with leading investors, fund managers, policymakers, entrepreneurs, philanthropists, and ecosystem leaders Featured recognition through IIC's communication channels (subject to approval) Exceptional submissions may also be considered for inclusion in a post-event compilation highlighting perspectives from India's next generation of impact leaders. Who Can Participate? Open to undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral students enrolled in any recognized institution in India. Students from all disciplines are encouraged to apply, including management, economics, finance, engineering, public policy, law, sustainability, social sciences, and allied fields. Why Participate? Impact investing is helping shape solutions to some of India's most pressing challenges. This challenge gives you an opportunity to explore these issues, strengthen your research and analytical skills, contribute new ideas to the ecosystem, and engage directly with leaders working at the intersection of capital and impact. Your ideas could help influence the conversations that shape the future of impact investing in India.