About the Event: Venture Verse is a dynamic competition that deepens participants' understanding of venture capital and startups. It begins with a quiz on innovation, investment, and entrepreneurship, followed by an investment memo based on a real-world case study, and concludes with an offline pitch to a judging panel. The event aims to foster critical thinking, creativity, and strategic decision-making, offering a platform for aspiring entrepreneurs and investors to showcase their skills in the startup ecosystem.
Guidelines: A team shall consist of 1-3 members. The investment memo should not exceed 1000 words. All decisions regarding eligibility and final judgment shall rest with the E-Summit organizing team, and the organizer's decision will be considered final in all circumstances. The grand finale will be conducted offline at IIT BHU.
Eligibility Criteria: Open to undergraduate and postgraduate students, professionals, entrepreneurs, and others interested in business and entrepreneurship. Cross-college teams are allowed. One person cannot be a member of more than one team.
Judging Criteria Problem-Solving: Ability to handle unexpected challenges and build practical solutions under pressure.
Innovation & Creativity: Originality of the idea and uniqueness of the proposed solution.
Research & Analysis: Depth of market research, data validation, and industry understanding.
Pitching: Delivery, clarity, persuasive communication, and Q&A handling.
Feasibility: Practical viability, scalability, and execution readiness of the venture.
Venue
Indian Institute of Technology, Banaras Hindu University (IIT - BHU)
Varanasi, India