12/05/2026
Through a powerful collaborative effort between IIM Calcutta Innovation Park and IIM Calcutta, Startup Garage 2026, a one-of-its-kind immersive hackathon, was organised for the IIM Calcutta MBA-Ex Batch 20, from May 8 – 10, 2026.
What truly set this hackathon apart was the calibre of thinking on display, with students embracing a founder’s mindset, packed with resilience and a genuine hunger to build.
The results spoke for themselves. 90 startup ideas. Rigorous evaluation. And 12 teams who ultimately stood before an esteemed jury of seasoned founders from the IIM Calcutta alumni network and IIMCIP leaders.
Heartiest congratulations to the winning teams!
- Winner — Team ScripBecho
- Runners-Up — Team AeroCarry & Team Circular Thread
- 2nd Runner-Up — Team DataWeave AI
A special thanks to the distinguished leaders, Dr. Prof. Alok Kumar Rai, Director, IIM Calcutta; Prof. Suren Sista, Chairperson, MBA-Ex Programme; and Dr. VK Rai FIE(I), C.Eng.(India), IIT-KGP, IIM-A, CEO, IIM Calcutta Innovation Park, for augmenting the stature of the event with their motivating presence.
We also extend our sincere gratitude to the mentors and jury members whose insights made this experience truly transformative.
To every participant, the hackathon may be over, but the entrepreneurial journey has taken root. The Garage is just the beginning!
Learn more about the ingenious activities that unfolded during the event: https://iimcip.org/news-event/events/