Asian Business School’s Entrepreneurship Development & Incubation Centre has successfully hosted Road Not Taken 10.0, its flagship International Business Plan Competition designed to inspire innovation, entrepreneurial thinking, and global collaboration among young business leaders. The 2025 edition witnessed enthusiastic participation from students across India and abroad, reflecting the growing global appeal and academic credibility of the event.
The competition unfolded in three rigorous stages. In the first stage, all registered participants submitted their business plan presentations (PPTs), showcasing creative ideas, market insights, and practical solutions to contemporary business challenges. The event was distinguished as we received participants from France, Malta, Ireland, Abu Dhabi and many National Colleges in India.
All the registered participants in the second stage presented their innovative business plan in the semi-final round held on 27 November 2025 in an online format. An esteemed external jury panel assessed the presentations based on originality, feasibility, scalability, and strategic clarity. The semi-finals were marked by highly competitive pitches, resulting in the selection of eleven standout finalists, comprising both national and international participants.
The grand finale took place as the third stage on 29 November 2025 at the ABS Auditorium. While international finalists presented their business ideas virtually, the remaining participants delivered their pitches physically before a live audience. The final round was judged by Dr. Nancy Juneja, a distinguished academic and industry expert known for her deep expertise in entrepreneurship and strategic innovation. Her insightful questions and constructive feedback made the session intellectually enriching and inspiring for all attendees. The event declared a winner from Ramanujan College, From Delhi University Mr. Anmol and won a cash prize of Rs. 15000/-,Mr. Bhavya Bali from the Satyug Darshan Institute of Engineering & Technology and won cash prize of Rs. 10000/- Ms. Daneer Fahdi from Liwa University in Abu-Dhabi and won a cash prize of Rs. 5000/- and was declared as 2nd Runner Up in the Road Not Taken 10.0.
Road Not Taken 10.0 once again reinforced Asian Business School’s commitment to nurturing entrepreneurial talent and encouraging students to explore bold, original, and sustainable business solutions. The event concluded with appreciation for all participants, whose ideas reflected creativity, global perspective, and a strong drive for innovation. The competition stands as a proud testament to ABS’s vision of shaping future-ready business leaders.
