Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj Innovation Foundation (CSJMIF), under the guidance of Hon’ble Vice Chancellor Prof. Vinay Kumar Pathak, celebrated its 4th Foundation Day on 08 May 2026 with the Ideathon 2026 Prize Distribution Ceremony at CSJMIF Seminar Hall, CSJMU Kanpur. The event brought together innovators, startups, students, mentors, and entrepreneurs, showcasing groundbreaking ideas in AI, healthcare, sustainability, digital transformation, hospitality, and social innovation. Winners were awarded prizes of ₹25,000, ₹15,000, and ₹10,000 across categories. The ceremony also witnessed incubation agreement signings by emerging startups, reinforcing CSJMIF’s commitment to fostering innovation, entrepreneurship, and impactful enterprise development.
