The International Management Startup Challenge (IMSC) 2026 is an international startup and
business plan competition organized by the Management Student Association of Universitas
Airlangga. It serves as a platform for Diploma (D3), Applied Bachelor (D4), and
Undergraduate (S1) students from around the world to develop innovative solutions to
real-world challenges.

Through IMSC 2026, participants are challenged to create startup ideas that are not only
innovative and creative, but also impactful, sustainable, and scalable. The competition
features a series of activities, including inspiring webinars, Business Model Canvas (BMC)
development, business proposal preparation, mentoring sessions, and a final Demo Day
where the best ideas are presented to industry professionals, startup founders, and expert
judges.

IMSC 2026 aims to cultivate the next generation of innovators who can transform ideas into
solutions and solutions into meaningful impact for society and the future.