Publication: Swiggy Announces Winners of Inaugural ‘Food for Thought Challenge’
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2026-01-13
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Swiggy (Swiggy Ltd, NSE: SWIGGY / BSE: 544285), India’s pioneering on-demand convenience platform, today announced the winners of the inaugural edition of Food For Thought Challenge (FFTC) – its flagship case study competition. The Food for Thought Challenge (FFTC) gave the opportunity to thousands of students across campuses in the country to share fresh, disruptive ideas that could further strengthen Swiggy’s position as a trusted companion for every student during the campus years.
IIM Lucknow was crowned the Winner for their innovative ideas for more meaningful student engagement for food delivery and dining out. The team was rewarded pre-placement interviews and a cash prize of ₹1,50,000. IIM Indore ranked First Runner Up and was rewarded with a cash prize of ₹50,000. Teams from IIM Bengaluru and MICA Ahmedabad were also amongst the other 4 finalists of the competition.
The Food For Thought Challenge, which was launched in September 2025, saw an overwhelming response from the student community, receiving 2,600+ submissions from 600+ colleges across India, with more than 30% of the entries from IIMs, IITs, NITs, and other leading institutions. The Finale Round was chaired by Rohit Kapoor, CEO, Swiggy Food Marketplace. Swiggy intends to make Food for Thought an annual platform with an objective of enabling innovation and connecting better with the student community.
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Swiggy (Swiggy Ltd, 000. Teams from IIM Bengaluru and MICA Ahmedabad were also amongst the other 4 finalists of the competition. The Food For Thought Challenge