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A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to get mentored by industry experts who are at the top of their game.

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HP Dreams Unlocked is a first of its kind platform. An initiative where dreamers meet dream weavers. A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to get mentored by industry experts who are at the top of their game. So, if you have an idea that can create social impact, a unique business solution, or a vision of the next big blockbuster, share it with us. We will help you unlock that dream, so you can be it.

With the power of HP Omnibook AI PC with Intel® Core™ Ultra 7 processor as your ideal partner to get ahead.

Filmmaking   |   Gaming   |   Social Impact   |   Content Creation   |   Design   |   Business   |   Tech   |   Music   |   Filmmaking   |   Gaming   |   Social Impact   |   Content Creation   |   Design   |   Business   |   Tech   |   Music

Industry experts

  • Art, Content & Gaming
  • Business and Tech
  • Cinema
  • Music
  • Social Impact

Art, Content & Gaming

Aaquib Wani

Aaquib Wani, Forbes 30U30, seamlessly blends tradition and innovation for brands like Beats by Dre, Adidas, Lollapalooza, NBA and the India Cricket Team.

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Art, Content & Gaming

Animesh Agarwal

Pioneer in Indian esports, co-founder of 8Bit Creatives & S8UL, ex-pro gamer shaping gaming, content, and esports business.

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Art, Content & Gaming

Sahiba Bali

Presenter, Digital Strategist, Actor known for Laila Majnu, Chamkila, Tanaav, Bard of Blood, with a marketing background and 30 under 30 honour.

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Business and Tech

Ipsita Dasgupta

A global voice on purposeful leadership, she brings a career spanning industries and geographies.

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Cinema

Ayushmann Khurrana

National Award-winning actor known for redefining mainstream cinema with socially impactful films like Article 15, Andhadhun, and Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan.

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Entertainment

Ankur Tewari

Acclaimed singer-songwriter and music supervisor behind iconic soundtracks like Gully Boy, championing India’s indie music movement.

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Entertainment

Devraj Sanyal

MD of Universal Music India & South Asia, driving pop culture, music innovation, and artist development across the region.

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Social Impact

Kailash Satyarthi

Nobel Peace Laureate Mr Kailash Satyarthi and Founder, of Satyarthi Movement for Global Compassion has rescued over 1,32,000 lakh children from child labour and trafficking, leading the global movement for Compassion

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What's in it for the
dreamers? Everything.

Top
8
winners get mentored by the biggest industry experts
Top
40
finalists win the latest HP OmniBook AI PC
Top
200
get passes to HP Dreams Unlocked summit
Top
500
get HP X Real Madrid merchandise
Top
5000
get exclusive discount on HP products

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Clock’s ticking!
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Submissions open
Last day for submissions
30 September 2025
Shortlisting begins
Shortlisting of top 40 finalists
1-5 October 2025
Mentorship rounds
Dreams Unlocked Summit : Top 8 winners announcement
October 2025
Grand Finale
A day with the mentors
October - November 2025
Participation criteria
Age: 18-28 | You must be an Indian citizen | One entry per person | All work must be original
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How to pitch it right!

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Submit your pitch in any one of the following formats:
  • 1-minute video (preferred)
  • Pitch deck (PPT or PDF)
Maximum 6 slides including: your introduction, the big idea, your vision to bring it to life. Why it matters in 2025. The impact it can create.
  • Write-up (PDF or Doc)
Maximum 500 words including the same elements as above
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What will impress the pre-jury?
  • Creativity and originality
  • Use of technology and innovation
  • Relevance and understanding of the chosen domain
  • Potential for real-world impact
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Submission guidelines:
  • All entries must be original, unpublished and created solely by the participant
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Entries must not:
  • Contain profane, offensive, vulgar, or inappropriate content
  • Infringe on the intellectual property rights of any third party
  • Submissions can be in any language
We keep it transparent
Click here for the full breakdown of eligibility, prizes, rights and responsibilities
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Email: hpdreamsunlocked@ifp.world  | 
Call: +91-9727299070

Everything you need to know:

The campaign is open to Indian citizens aged between 18 and 28 years as of July 15, 2025.
Participants must be currently enrolled in a recognized school, college, or university in India.
Employees of HP and their immediate family members are not eligible to participate.
Entries are open from July 25, 2025 to Sept 30, 2025.
The Organizers may extend or shorten the submission window at their discretion.
Entries must be submitted only via the official campaign website : www.hpcreatorsgarage.com/dreams-unlocked
Top 500 Participants will receive exclusive HP x Real Madrid merchandise based on jury evaluation.
Top 200 Participants will win a pass to attend the HP Dreams Unlocked Summit. (Travel and stay are not covered for these participants.)
Top 40 Finalists will receive an HP AI PC and paid trip to the Mumbai event to compete as finalists.
Top 8 Winners (1 per category) will win an exclusive 1:1 mentorship experience with a leading expert in their chosen field.