About the Organiser
Himachal Pradesh National Law University (HPNLU), Shimla is among India’s premier legal education institutions focusing on academic excellence, interdisciplinary learning, research, innovation, and engagement with contemporary legal and policy challenges.
The Legal Innovation & Incubation Cell (LIIC) is a student-driven initiative at HPNLU promoting innovation, interdisciplinary exploration, and problem-solving in the legal ecosystem, especially at the intersection of law, technology, entrepreneurship, and policy.
About the Competition
Lexcelerate’26 is a Shark Tank-style legal startup idea pitching competition offering a platform for students and innovators to propose technology-driven ventures addressing real-world legal ecosystem challenges. The central theme is “Access to Justice,” encouraging solutions that make justice more accessible, affordable, understandable, and inclusive. Participants will pitch their ideas before a panel of legal professionals, entrepreneurs, investors, and industry experts. Ideas may be at conceptual, prototype, or operational stages.
Competition Structure
Eligibility
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Open to everyone
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Participants may apply individually or in teams of up to three members
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Each participant/team may submit only one startup idea
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Idea must address a challenge relating to law, justice delivery, legal education, compliance, policy, or allied sectors
Registration Procedure
Fee Details
Prizes
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Winner: ₹12,000 Cash Prize + Free Course on LawMento + Certificate of Merit
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Runner-up: ₹8,000 Cash Prize + 50% off on any LawMento course + Certificate of Merit
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Third Position: Certificate of Merit
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All Participants: 30% off on any LawMento course + Certificate of Participation
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Opportunity to incubate the idea
Important Dates
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Registration Deadline: September 29, 2026
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Competition Date: September 30, 2026
Contact Details
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