AI for Operational Intelligence Case Challenge
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An online, 72-hour idea-based case challenge inviting college & university students to analyze real-world operational challenges and propose practical, data-informed, and responsible AI solutions.
BUILD2RISE 2026 is an online, idea-based case challenge organized by Krixov Campus. It invites college and university students to analyze real-world operational challenges and propose innovative, practical, data-informed, and responsible AI-enabled solutions.
Participants select exactly one problem statement, analyze systemic friction points, define the affected operational users, and explore evidence before jumping to conclusions.
Formulate intuitive concepts—like decision support dashboards, source-grounded agents, or risk scoring engines—incorporating strict ethical and reliability guardrails.
Deliver a comprehensive PDF or PowerPoint deck. No functioning prototype or coding is required. Evaluation is centered on problem-solving, analytical depth, and feasibility.
Key operational parameters, competition specifications, live dates, and official Unstop registration.
| Detail | Official Information |
|---|---|
| Event Name | BUILD2RISE 2026 |
| Theme | AI for Operational Intelligence |
| Format | 100% Online |
| Competition Type | Idea / Case-study presentation (No coding or live app required) |
| Duration | 72 hours (3 days consecutive sprint) |
| Problem Statements | 6 curated real-world challenges (Teams select exactly 1) |
| Participation | Individual or Team |
| Team Size | 1–4 members (Inter-college & inter-disciplinary allowed) |
| Eligibility | Currently enrolled college/university students from any discipline and academic year |
| Submission Format | PDF or PowerPoint presentation (10–15 slides) |
| Rounds | One comprehensive submission and evaluation round |
| Registration Deadline | November 15, 2026 • 11:59 PM IST |
| Challenge Start | November 16, 2026 • 12:00 AM IST |
| Submission Deadline | November 18, 2026 • 11:59 AM IST (72 Hours) |
| Official Registration Portal | Exclusively on Unstop Portal |
| Official Event Route | campus.krixov.com/build2rise/home |
| Organizer Contact | campus@krixov.com |
BUILD2RISE 2026 is designed to help students showcase their ideas, strengthen their portfolios, and explore potential career opportunities.
Participants must select exactly one of the following six problem statements for their final 72-hour submission.
Cross-Functional Coordination & Workflow Continuity
Work is often delayed when tasks move between departments or team members without complete information, clear ownership, or a defined next action.
Design a solution that identifies incomplete handoffs, detects missing information, prioritizes tasks at risk of delay, and recommends actions to improve coordination.
A workflow-management concept, intelligent checklist, handoff-risk dashboard, or another practical solution.
The challenge runs for 72 consecutive hours (3 days) starting November 16, 2026 • 12:00 AM IST.
Submit one PDF or PowerPoint presentation containing approximately 10–15 slides covering the 9 essential operational modules by November 18, 2026 • 11:59 AM IST (72 Hours).
All submissions are graded objectively using a standardized 100-point rubric across 7 dimensions.
Transparent rules governing team formation, originality, and responsible submission standards.
Put your analytical, problem-solving, and communication strengths on display with a real problem.
Turn your 10–15 slide presentation into a signature case study for tech and consulting interviews.
Team up with peers from different branches or colleges to tackle multi-faceted operational cases.
Top teams earn consideration for mentor-guided internships at Krixov Campus and partner firms.
High-scoring presentations can unlock letters of recommendation from seasoned industry practitioners.
Every qualifying submission earns an official verifiable digital certificate of participation.
Registration is hosted exclusively on Unstop. Simply click any 'Register on Unstop' button on this page to sign up individually or with up to 4 team members.
No. BUILD2RISE 2026 is an idea-based case challenge evaluated solely on a 10–15 slide PDF or PowerPoint deck. You may include architecture diagrams or UI mockups, but live coding is neither required nor scored.
Yes! Inter-college, inter-branch, and cross-year teams of 1 to 4 members are encouraged. You can mix engineering, business, design, and science students.
Yes, you may use AI tools for research, brainstorming, or drafting. However, you must disclose material use in your references slide, verify all factual claims, and avoid unsupported hallucinations.
Our academic organizing committee is available to assist participating students.
campus@krixov.com