The gap between "innovative idea" and "market-ready company" has killed more Indian AI startups than any technology failure ever has. At AI Fest 2026 India's national AI innovation summit at Chandigarh University this February we're addressing this gap head-on. SANDBOX is our answer to a broken model.

Traditional approach: Student builds prototype → Wins prize → Returns to campus → Idea dies in 90 days SANDBOX approach: Founder gets selected → Builds in focused environment → 90-day execution support → Company emerges It's not about adding another technology entrepreneurship event to your calendar. It's about fundamentally changing what happens after the event. The Indian startup ecosystem has enough pitch competitions.

We need execution platforms. SANDBOX delivers:  ✓ Structured validation (not just validation theater)  ✓ Focused working space (not co-working tourism)  ✓ Founder discipline frameworks (not motivational talks)  ✓ Real progress metrics (not Instagram updates) This is for the segment of student tech fest participants who are tired of performing innovation and ready to practice it. Punjab and North India's AI research conference ecosystem is evolving. Chandigarh is becoming a serious innovation hub. AI Fest 2026 is the proof. If you're an AI founder who values focus over followers, apply to SANDBOX. If you're an investor looking for disciplined builders, watch this space. CHANDIGARH UNIVERSITY is hosting this grand event. Organized by CU-TBI | Technology Business Incubator , Chandigarh University The event has become a possibility because of the rigorous support of respected Satnam Singh Sandhu Sir.