Business Pitch

Business Pitch Team Size: 1–4 members per team

Eligibility: Open to all students Rounds / Format ● Round 1 –

Pitch Submission: Teams submit a brief pitch deck/summary in advance (if applicable). ● Round 2 –

Live Pitch: Teams present their business idea live to a panel of judges, similar to an investor pitch. ● Round 3 –

Q&A: The panel questions the team on the business model, market, and financials. Rules & Regulations ● Each team gets 7–10 minutes for the pitch, followed by a Q&A session of similar or specified duration. ● The business idea presented must be the team's own original concept. ● Use of pitch decks/slides is encouraged; a template may be provided by organizers. ● Financial projections and market claims should be reasonably justified; the panel may challenge unsupported figures. ● Teams must adhere strictly to the allotted time; a warning signal will be given before time runs out. Judging Criteria Market potential and problem-solution fit | Business model clarity and viability | Financial understanding | Presentation and persuasion skills Grounds for Disqualification ● Presenting a plagiarized business idea ● Exceeding time limits significantly ● Providing knowingly false financial claims