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ToggleAbout CATALYST 2.O: Startup Law & Policy Summit 2025
CIILE & Startup Cell, CNLU Patna, is thrilled to unveil the official brochure for CATALYST 2.O – Startup Law and Policy Summit 2025, hosted by CNLU Patna! Here’s your chance to dive deep into the dynamic world of startups, tech-centric M&A, and legal innovation. This is not just a competition—it’s a platform for India’s brightest law students to showcase their legal prowess, writing acumen, and policy insight.
Dates
- Abstract Deadline: 4th June 2025 (11:59 PM)
- Registration & Fee Submission Deadline: 25th June 2025 (11:59 PM)
- Full Paper Submission: 30th June 2025 (11:59 PM)
- Results for Phase 1: 18th July 2025 (Tentative)
- Phase 2 (Final Rounds): 17th August 2025 (Offline at CNLU Campus)
- Mode of Event: Hybrid
Awards & Certificates
- Winner: 35,000 INR Cash Prize + Internship Opportunity with Nishith Desai Associates + Gold Medal + Trophy and Certificate
- Runner-Up: 25,000 INR + Internship Opportunity with Nishith Desai Associates + Silver Medal + Trophy and Certificate
The top 15 Teams/Authors will receive a “Certificate of Merit”; The Top 4 Teams will receive a “Certificate of Achievement”, and Every Registered Participant will receive a Certificate of Participation.
Eligibility
UG, PG, and PhD students of Law
Registration Fees:
For NON-CNLU Students
- Single Author: 900 INR | Co-Authors: 1200 INR
- For the Finalists: Rs. 2000 INR (Each Author) has to pay for Accommodation and Food.
For CNLU Students
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- Single Author: 600 INR | Co-Authors: 1000 INR
- Cross-Institutional Teams are also Allowed. The Registration Fees for the Event Is Non-Refundable.
Other Details
- Abstract Word Limit – 150-200 Words + 5 Keywords
- Full Paper Word Limit – 2500-3000 Words