##  [NEST - Nurturing Excellence, Strengthening Talent](/in-en/nest "NEST - Nurturing Excellence, Strengthening Talent") 

 ## Calling all trailblazers, innovators, and problem solvers in India!

### Get ready to revolutionize healthcare with NEST, an initiative by Novartis. Together, we will thrive in an environment where innovation knows no limits.

Students, start-ups, and incubators - this is your moment! Pitch your ideas and show how you can make an impact. With a **prize pool of INR 8 lakhs** and a **chance for pre-placement interviews** with Novartis, incredible opportunities await.

Ready to take on the challenge?

### Unleash your brilliance, let's reshape the future of healthcare.

### \#NESTbyNovartis



 



## How to participate

To participate, follow the below steps:

● Sign up on [Unstop](https://unstop.com/o/YaFmlSs/?ref=LIOfdXTM)

● Register for NEST - Nurturing Excellence, Strengthening Talent - an initiative by Novartis

● Get started with Round 1



 



## Stages and Timelines for the Competition 

**Round 1: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) Assessment**

All registered teams will have to take an online MCQ assessment covering Data Science, AI, and Machine Learning. It is mandatory for all team members to participate in this assessment at any time within the designated window from 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM on December 9, 2024.

Start: 9 Dec 2024, 12:00 PM IST

End: 9 Dec 2024, 08:00 PM IST







**Round 2: Screening**

The shortlisted teams have to submit a pitch deck in PDF or PPTX format. The pitch deck should clearly outline the initial thoughts & understanding of the problem, approach (eg. ML, neural network, etc.), dependencies/key considerations, the expected cost of implementation, etc. Your pitch deck should include key aspects such as the problem, solution, and team details. In the screening round, we’re looking for innovative ideas, clear value propositions, and teams with the passion to take their vision forward.

Start: 11 Dec 2024, 12:00 PM IST

End: 03 Jan 2025, 11:59 PM IST













**Round 3: Semi Finals**

In this round, In this phase, there will be four case studies. Participants are free to choose and submit solutions for multiple case studies as well. Participants must submit their final detailed solution, including the code created, against the proposal they had made in the screening round. A specific format to ensure consistency and ease of evaluation is defined for this round.

Start: 17 Jan 2025, 12:00 PM IST

End: 26 Jan 2025, 11:59 PM IST







**Round 4: Finale - In-person pitch**

Shortlisted finalist teams shall undergo mentoring by our panel of experts to prepare for a final pitch to the Novartis leadership and SME panel.

This is your chance to pitch the ideas at the grand finale event in front of an expert panel of judges, providing a unique opportunity to showcase the innovation, strategy, and potential in a dynamic, face-to-face setting. This round will test not only the strength of your idea but also your team’s ability to communicate and defend your vision under real-time scrutiny.

Start: 21 Feb 2025, 09:00 AM IST

End: 21 Feb 2025, 06:00 PM IST









 



##  Who is eligible? 



 

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###  Students 



 

 

 



 

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###  Start-ups 



 

 

 



 

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###  Incubators 



 

 

 

 





 

 

 



● Participants must register in teams of 1-5 members

● Cross-organization teams are allowed

● Cross-specialization teams are allowed

● A participant cannot be a member of more than one team

● Any deviation from the aforementioned rules will result in immediate disqualification of the entire team



 



## What’s in it for you? 

● Winners of **each** of the **four** use cases will receive a cash prize of **INR 1,25,000/-**

● The first runners-up of **each** of the **four** use cases will receive a cash prize of **INR 75,000/-**

● All the National Finalists stand a chance to **win PPIs from Novartis**

● Selected candidates stand a chance to collaborate with Novartis on co-creating a solution



 



 ![young student skateboarding](/in-en/sites/novartis_in/files/styles/cta_image/public/2024-11/young_student_skateboarding.JPG.webp?itok=1nrUB6n3 "NEST- Nurturing Excellence, Strengthening Talent") 

 

##  Get started with NEST 

You'll be redirected to the Unstop page for the registration.



 

 [Register Now](https://unstop.com/o/YaFmlSs/?ref=LIOfdXTM "Register Now") 



 

 



 





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##  Welcome to where we thrive together 

Working together. Learning together. Thriving together. Discover how you can join us in changing people's lives.

 [Join us](/in-en/careers "Join us") 

 

 

 



 

 

 

 



##  Know more about us 

 

 

 [About Novartis](/in-en/about "About Novartis") 



 [Novartis in India](/in-en/about/novartis-india "Novartis in India") 



 [Development Hub in India](/in-en/about/development "Development Hub in India")