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A three-day entrepreneurship, business-learning, networking and startup-transformation programme organised by Omega Offset Printers, bringing together founders, institutions, experts, mentors, sponsors, influencers and media.

The summit is organised by Omega Offset Printers.

At Omega Offset Printers, Takyel Khongbal Branch, Imphal, Manipur.

From 9 to 11 October 2026: financial and technical assistance on Day 1; management, marketing, ERP and growth on Day 2; and the showcase, live selection and closing programme on Day 3.

Registration opens 20 July 2026 and closes 20 September 2026. Screening runs 21–30 September, the summit is 9–11 October, and rebranding runs 12 October 2026–31 January 2027.

To help startups understand finance and technical assistance, improve management, marketing, branding, ERP and inventory systems, connect with institutions, increase visibility and build useful networks.

Eligible founders, co-founders, proprietors, partners, directors and authorised representatives—including student, women-led, rural, home-based, manufacturing, technology, food, agriculture, handloom, service and social enterprises. Applicants must be at least 18.

Yes, with a clear concept, defined offer, genuine problem, realistic plan and reasonable evidence of preparation.

No. Registered, under-registration and genuine pre-registration startups may apply with available evidence of their activity or concept.

It should be based in Manipur or have substantial business activity, production, customers, founders or operations connected with Manipur. Exceptional cases may be reviewed.

Registration is free unless official published rules state otherwise. Never pay unofficial agents or anyone claiming to guarantee selection.

Create and verify a participant account, complete the startup application, upload documents and photographs, review all details, accept declarations and submit before 20 September 2026.

Yes. A draft can be saved and continued before the deadline, but it is not considered submitted until final submission.

Normally only one valid application is allowed per startup. Truly separate businesses may apply separately where permitted and supported by distinct evidence.

Founder and startup information, business stage, product, market and team details, social links, current branding, support needs, documents, photographs, declarations and consent choices.

Identity proof plus available registration, Udyam, PAN/GST, partnership or incorporation records, authorisation, licences, photographs, branding samples, public links, pitch deck and activity evidence.

You receive confirmation and a reference number; the application may be locked, enters screening and receives dashboard status updates.

The 21–30 September 2026 verification process used to determine whether an application is complete, genuine and eligible.

Eligibility, authenticity, completeness, identity, ownership, documents, activity evidence, duplicate entries, public information, conflicts and participation readiness.

No. It verifies published requirements; it is not intended to identify the “best” startup.

Additional or corrected information is needed, such as clearer documents, ownership evidence, contact details, photographs or a missing declaration.

Through the participant dashboard, registered email or mobile, or official phone/WhatsApp communication.

The application may be marked incomplete or ineligible after the stated deadline.

Draft, Submitted, Under Review, Correction Required, Resubmitted, Further Verification Required, Eligible, Ineligible, Waiting List and Final Eligible.

Screening is complete and the startup is approved for inclusion in the final winner-selection list.

No. Only timely, complete, verified applications with Final Eligible status appearing in the frozen list enter the live selection.

Eligible startups are strongly expected to attend all three days, and attendance may form part of final draw eligibility.

An authorised representative may attend where permitted after advance notice and may need an authorisation letter and ID.

Participants may receive a digital QR pass, printed badge, programme, kit, souvenir and session access, subject to final arrangements.

Identity proof, summit pass/QR, application reference, note-taking device, business cards or product samples where invited, and requested documents.

Meals and refreshments may be arranged according to the final plan, category and venue capacity; confirmed details will be communicated.

Not automatically. Separate arrangements for invited speakers, resource persons or guests will be communicated directly.

Day 1 covers financial assistance, schemes, credit readiness, loan documentation, technical support, incubation, product development, quality standards and certification.

Day 2 covers management, costing, pricing, cash flow, marketing, branding, packaging, ERP, accounting, inventory, workflow, customer service, teams and growth.

Day 3 includes the showcase, networking, souvenir presentation, package explanation, live selection, reserve entries, provisional winner announcement and closing programme.

From the frozen Final Eligible list using anonymised IDs, a recorded count and file hash, public random seed, deterministic selection, independent witnesses, reserve entries and a signed recorded result.

Final verification of identity, ownership, documents, eligibility, conflicts, winner agreement and programme availability must still be completed.

Additional entries selected in the same documented process that may be activated if the provisional winner fails verification, withdraws, refuses conditions or cannot participate.

No. Influencers may participate in seed generation or coverage but cannot select based on preference.

No. The draw uses anonymised IDs; private contacts, identity documents and confidential information are not displayed.

A customised professional branding and rebranding package worth up to ₹5,00,000, potentially covering audit, strategy, identity, packaging, production, signage, photography, video, digital and launch support.

No. It is a professional service and production package and is not normally redeemable for cash.

Not necessarily. The audit determines priorities according to business type, product range, current branding and approved needs.

No. Unused or unallocated value cannot normally be withdrawn, transferred or converted into cash.

Additional work requires a separate quotation and agreement and is not assumed to be included.

One nominated authorised decision-maker reviews concepts, proofs and production files through a documented approval process.

From 12 October 2026 to 31 January 2027.

Attend meetings, provide accurate and legal product information, give timely feedback, approve work, cooperate with production and documentation, and complete the programme.

Yes, subject to the winner agreement and media consent, through photographs, interviews, behind-the-scenes coverage and the final reveal.

A summit publication featuring approved startups, founders, resource persons, institutions, sponsors, programme information, business articles, photographs and rebranding information.

Inclusion depends on complete content, consent, editorial approval, image quality, space and deadlines.

With consent: startup and founder names, logo, description, product/service, approved photographs, public contact details, website and social links. Private verification documents are excluded.

Separate consent choices may cover profiles, souvenir, photography, interviews, marketing and documentary work; minimum event documentation requirements will be explained in official rules.

Yes, as knowledge, resource, outreach, academic, financial-awareness, technical, research, information-desk or post-summit partners.

Yes—student entrepreneurs, E-cell members, volunteers, faculty, researchers, media teams and innovation clubs may participate subject to registration and capacity.

Yes, through event branding, acknowledgements, stalls, advertisements, listings, session association and startup support. Sponsors cannot influence screening or selection.

Yes, through promotion, coverage, interviews, photography, video, streaming and documentary work under accreditation and content guidelines.

Verification documents are restricted to authorised personnel and excluded from public profiles, live draw screens and publications unless separately approved.

For registration, screening, communication, passes, attendance, event administration, consented publication, winner verification, rebranding and reporting.

Only where necessary, authorised and covered by consent or programme requirements—not for unrelated marketing without permission.

Use a strong password, keep credentials and verification codes private, use the official site, reject unofficial payment requests, log out on shared devices and report suspicious messages.

Late or incomplete submission, false or forged evidence, duplicates, identity or ownership problems, illegal activity, missed corrections, conflicts, non-participation, influencing reviewers or rule breaches.

Where rules permit, submit a timely clarification with the reference number, questioned decision, clear explanation and evidence. A change is not guaranteed.

No. Follower count does not decide eligibility or selection; fake engagement may raise verification concerns.

No. Partners, influencers and media cannot determine individual screening decisions or the winner.

Omega Startup Summit 1.0, organised by Omega Offset Printers at Takyel Khongbal Branch, Imphal. Call or WhatsApp +91 9774991814.

Use the official summit website, Omega social accounts, registered email, participant dashboard and official phone/WhatsApp communication.

Do not pay. Report the person, account, message or number to the organising team. Nobody can guarantee eligibility, draw inclusion or selection.