Bizzathon-Hackathon
By Indian Institute of Technology, Indian School of Mines (IIT ISM), Dhanbad
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An 18-hour hackathon at IIT ISM Dhanbad where student teams solve real-world business problems — ₹25,000 prize pool.
- Funding amount
- Up to ₹25,000
- Funding type
- Competition
- Provider
- Indian Institute of Technology, Indian School of Mines (IIT ISM), Dhanbad
- Application deadline
- Closed
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Results & next round
Applications for this round closed on 25 July 2026. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by Indian Institute of Technology, Indian School of Mines (IIT ISM), Dhanbad. Official links are listed under Sources below.
We update this page when results are published, and when the next round opens.
About this competition
Bizzathon is an 18-hour hackathon organised by IIT (ISM) Dhanbad as part of E-Summit 2026. Participants solve real-world problem statements provided by the judging panel at the start of the competition. Teams analyze the problem, develop an innovative and practical solution, and prepare a comprehensive presentation within the allotted time.
Who Should Apply Open to students enrolled in any recognised university in India. Teams of 1 to 3 members.
Format & Timeline The competition has three rounds:
- Round 1: Online Quiz (Screening Round) — An online aptitude and business quiz assessing analytical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and entrepreneurial knowledge. Top-performing teams qualify for the next round.
- Round 2: Business & Innovation Hackathon — Teams receive a real-world problem statement and have 18 hours to develop an innovative solution, create a business or implementation strategy, and prepare a final presentation.
- Round 3: Final Presentation — Teams present their solutions before a judging panel, followed by a Q&A session. Evaluation is based on innovation, feasibility, scalability, business viability, presentation skills, problem-solving approach, and overall impact.
Prizes
- Winner: ₹12,000
- 1st Runner Up: ₹8,000
- 2nd Runner Up: ₹5,000
Eligibility Team size: 1–3 members. Open to students enrolled in any recognised university in India. Registration through Unstop before the deadline is mandatory. Valid college ID cards are required for verification.
How to Apply Register via the Unstop link before the deadline. Shortlisted teams must report to the venue at least 30 minutes before the event.
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Organizers
Organizer
Indian Institute of Technology, Indian School of Mines (IIT ISM), Dhanbad
Prizes & Awards
- Amount
- Up to ₹25,000
What You Get
Top three teams receive cash prizes: ₹12,000 for the winner, ₹8,000 for the 1st runner-up, and ₹5,000 for the 2nd runner-up. Winners are decided after the final presentation round, where the judging panel evaluates innovation, feasibility, scalability, business viability, presentation skills, problem-solving approach, and overall impact.
How to apply
Four steps from draft to disbursement — one action each.
- 1
Submit on the official portal
Use the official application link and verify all details before final submission.
- 2
Follow up
Reach out 5–7 days after submitting to confirm receipt and ask about the review timeline.
