Case-a-Blanca: Solve a Live Business Problem
By Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Bangalore
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A live business case competition by IIM Bangalore for teams of 2–4 — ₹35,000 prize pool, three rounds, and a grand finale on campus.
- Funding amount
- Up to ₹35,000
- Funding type
- Competition
- Provider
- Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Bangalore
- 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 Management (IIM), Bangalore. Official links are listed under Sources below.
We update this page when results are published, and when the next round opens.
About this competition
Case-a-Blanca is a live business case competition organised by the Forum for Industrial Interaction (FII) at IIM Bangalore. It challenges participants to solve a real-world industry problem with innovative, practical, and scalable solutions. Combining analytical rigor with entrepreneurial thinking, the competition offers teams a platform to compete, collaborate, and present their ideas before eminent industry leaders and faculty.
Who Should Apply Open to students and early-stage professionals across India. Teams of 2–4 members are welcome. Ideal for those with a knack for strategy, marketing, finance, operations, entrepreneurship, and technology.
Format & Timeline The competition unfolds over three rounds:
Round 1: Online Quiz Conducted on the Unstop platform. Tests participants on strategy, marketing, finance, operations, entrepreneurship, technology, and business awareness. 25 questions to be answered in 20 minutes. Teams are shortlisted based on accuracy and speed.
Round 2: Case Submission Shortlisted teams receive a live business problem from an industry partner. Teams have 4–6 days to analyse the problem and prepare a solution. Submission is a presentation deck (maximum 3 content slides excluding title and appendix). Evaluated on problem understanding, quality of analysis, creativity, feasibility, and scalability. Top 6–8 teams advance to the finals.
Round 3: Grand Finale Conducted offline at IIM Bangalore. Finalists present their solutions before a panel of industry leaders and faculty. Each team gets 10–12 minutes for presentation followed by a Q&A session. Winners are decided based on analytical rigor, practicality of recommendations, communication, and ability to defend their approach.
Prizes Total cash prize pool of ₹35,000 distributed among the winner and runner-ups.
Eligibility Open to all Indian students and professionals. Teams of 2–4 members.
About the Organiser The Forum for Industrial Interaction (FII) is the industry interface body of IIM Bangalore. It organises events, competitions, and summits that bridge the gap between academia and industry, providing students with real-world exposure and networking opportunities.
How to Apply Register on the Unstop platform before the deadline. The registration link is provided above.
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Organizers
Organizer
Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Bangalore
Prizes & Awards
- Amount
- Up to ₹35,000
What You Get
A total cash prize pool of ₹35,000 is distributed among the winning team and runner-up teams. Finalists also present their solutions before eminent industry leaders and faculty at IIM Bangalore, and the competition serves as a platform to compete, collaborate, and build visibility with industry professionals through the Forum for Industrial Interaction's network.
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.
