National Nutri-Garden School Competition 2026

WIN Foundation, in collaboration with VASCSC, launched the National Nutri-Garden School Competition 2026 in May 2026 to promote nutrition, sustainable agriculture, and experiential learning among school students. Open to Std. 3 to 12, the initiative encourages schools to develop chemical-free, eco-friendly Nutri-Gardens while understanding the link between soil health, agriculture, nutrition, and well-being. With around 200 applications, 95 schools qualified and 66 were shortlisted for implementation. Selected schools will receive ₹1,500 financial support, along with technical guidance and mentoring. The gardens will be monitored for innovation, sustainability, student participation, and nutrition learning. The National Award Ceremony is planned for December 2026.

Nutri-Garden Expert Session – Soil Health & Composting | 30 September 2026

As part of the competition/programme, a series of expert sessions is being organised for participating students and teachers. The first session was conducted by Dr. Lima Rosalind, Director, Green Future Foundation, focusing on soil health, organic matter, beneficial microorganisms, crop suitability, composting, and soil regeneration, with practical guidance for application in school Nutri-Gardens.

For more details, visit the Competition microsite at: https://shorturl.at/G2Gqn                

Gujarat State Nutri-Garden School Competition

The Gujarat State Nutri-Garden School Competition, organized in collaboration with ACT (Kutch Region), CEE (Jamnagar and Rajkot Regions), and Atul Foundation (Valsad Region), is progressing as planned, with around 50 schools across Gujarat participating.

Participating schools are establishing and maintaining Nutri-Gardens, with progress being regularly monitored by the partner organizations. The competition focuses on innovation, sustainability, student participation, and overall impact, recognizing schools that demonstrate excellence in promoting nutrition, environmental stewardship, and experiential learning.                                                                                                

National Bio Entrepreneurship Competition (NBEC) 2026

WIN Foundation is proud to continue its association with the National Bio Entrepreneurship Competition (NBEC) 2026 as the Nutrition & Health Category Partner. NBEC is a global platform that attracts, identifies, and nurtures bio-entrepreneurs developing novel, innovative, and scalable solutions with significant societal impact. The competition provides promising ventures with opportunities for recognition, attractive cash prizes, investment, mentorship, and access to a wider entrepreneurial ecosystem.

The Nutrition & Health category received an overwhelming response from innovators and startups across India, showcasing a diverse range of cutting-edge solutions addressing key challenges in nutrition and healthcare. Following the initial screening, around 10 promising startups were shortlisted for the evaluation session held in July 2026, where the innovators presented their solutions before an expert jury. The shortlisted ventures were evaluated for their innovation, impact, scalability, business potential, and relevance to nutrition and health.

The journey culminated in the NBEC 2026 Grand Finale, held in Bengaluru in September 2026, where leading bio-entrepreneurs and innovators showcased their solutions before an ecosystem of experts, investors, mentors, and industry leaders.

Following is the Winning Startup under WIN Foundation’s Sponsorship

Start-up Name: MKelly Biotech Pvt. Ltd. 

Founders :  Dr. Vipasha Sharma and Dr. Tarun Kumar  

Product : Biofortified Multigrain Flour Incorporating Functional Mushrooms and Traditional Grains for Daily Nutrition. 

For more details visit: https://nationalbioentrepreneurship.in/events/nbec2026  

Ananta Run - IIT Gandhinagar 

On 30 August 2026, Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar hosted Ananta Run ’26, Blithchron’s flagship annual marathon, bringing together runners, families, and fitness enthusiasts from across Gujarat for a morning dedicated to health, community, and sustainability.

Building on last year’s theme of “Run for Sustainability,” Ananta Run ’26 continued to promote the importance of sustainable practices and collective action for a greener and healthier future.

WIN Foundation was proud to be the Felicitation Partner for Ananta Run ’26, supporting an event that brought together fitness, community participation, and the message of environmental sustainability.