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Shimla's Hosts LEXCELERATE'26 Legal Pitch Contest with ₹20K Prize for
Shimla, – The ) of ), Shimla, has announced LEXCELERATE'26 , a Shark Tank-style legal startup pitching competition that invites innovators to tackle the most pressing challenges in the justice system. Scheduled for in hybrid mode, the event challenges participants to develop solutions that make justice more accessible, affordable, understandable, and inclusive.
A Shark Tank for Legal Innovation
LEXCELERATE'26 is designed as a platform where students, entrepreneurs, and legal professionals can transform real-world problems into technology-driven ventures. The central theme,
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encourages ideas that range from conceptual to operational stages. As the brochure states,
"Participants will pitch their ideas to a panel of legal professionals, entrepreneurs, investors, and industry experts, who will challenge their models, test their feasibility, and evaluate their potential for real-world impact."
The competition is open to individuals or teams of up to three members. Each team will have 10 minutes to present their pitch, followed by a rigorous question-and-answer session with the judges. The hybrid format allows participation both on-campus and online.
Prizes and Recognition
The prize pool reflects the event's commitment to rewarding impactful innovation:
- Winner : ₹12,000 cash prize + a free course on + Certificate of Merit
- Runner-up : ₹8,000 cash prize + 50% off on any course + Certificate of Merit
- All participants will receive 30% off on courses, a Certificate of Participation, and 10% off on Law School courses.
The total cash prize of ₹20,000 underscores the seriousness with which approaches legal entrepreneurship.
Meet the Judges
The evaluation panel brings a wealth of experience from law, business, and technology:
- Adrika Singh – Founder,
- Chirag Mittal – Founder,
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- Dr. Ravi Bhatia – Coordinator,
Their diverse backgrounds ensure that pitches are judged not only on legal merit but also on commercial viability, scalability, and innovation.
How to Participate
Registration is open until 3:00 PM on . The fee is ₹500 per head, with a reduced fee of ₹350 for students. Interested participants can register through the official portal: https://erphpnlu.in/anon_evForm.htm?ev=77 . All participants are advised to prepare a pitch deck covering problem identification, proposed solution, market need, revenue model, and scalability.
Beyond the Pitch: Vidhi-Verse Exhibition
In addition to the main competition, will host Vidhi-Verse , a curated exhibition of legal innovation and startup ideas. This exhibition will showcase AI-powered legal tools, , and other tech-driven solutions from participating organisations including Limited, , , and . It offers a unique opportunity for attendees to engage directly with founders and explore the future of law.
A Call to Innovators
With its focus on real-world impact and a generous prize structure, LEXCELERATE'26 is poised to become a landmark event in the legal startup ecosystem. The team, led by student organisers Sambhav Chhabra and Shivam Verma, encourages all aspiring legal innovators to seize this chance to shape the future of justice.
For further details, contact @.ac.in or call 7014733886 / 8091189804.
