CurtainCall - Scripting the Business of Drama
By Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Bangalore
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Quick Answer
A theatre business case competition by IIM Bangalore — pitch strategies to revive live theatre and win ₹10,000 in prizes.
- Funding amount
- Up to ₹10,000
- 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 29 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
About the Competition
Presented by Goonj, the Dramatics Club of IIM Bangalore, in association with VENIX 2026, CurtainCall is a unique business case competition that blends the worlds of theatre and entrepreneurship. Participants step into the shoes of theatre producers and turnaround strategists, tackling the real-world tension between live stage performance and the age of streaming. The challenge is to pitch the boldest, most viable strategy for reviving live theatre — covering audience, actors, and revenue — before a panel of judges.
Who Should Apply This competition is open to students from any discipline and institution, particularly those with an interest in business strategy, entertainment, arts management, or entrepreneurship. Teams of 2 to 4 members can participate.
Format & Timeline The competition is structured in three rounds:
Round 1: Online Quiz — A fast-paced online quiz testing knowledge of music, entertainment, literature, and art. 15 multiple-choice or subjective questions covering the film, cinema, and entertainment industry.
Round 2: Case Submission — Teams receive a real-world case study about a current business problem faced by a company in the theatre/entertainment space. Teams must analyze the case, develop creative and practical solutions, and present findings in a presentation deck (maximum 5 slides excluding title slide). Up to 3 additional slides or Excel spreadsheets for data and visualizations are optional. Only the team leader submits on the designated online platform.
Round 3: On-Campus Presentation — The top teams from Round 2 present their solutions live on campus at IIM Bangalore to a panel of esteemed judges. Teams must be ready to answer questions and defend their strategy.
Prizes Winners and Runners-up receive a total prize pool of ₹10,000. Prizes worth ₹10,000 are distributed among the top teams.
Eligibility Open to all students. Teams of 2 to 4 members. No specific discipline or institution restriction.
About the Organiser Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIM Bangalore) is one of India's premier business schools, known for its rigorous academic programs and vibrant student-led initiatives. Goonj is the official dramatics club of IIM Bangalore, and VENIX is the institute's flagship business and entrepreneurship festival. This competition is part of VENIX 2026, which brings together students from across the country for a series of business challenges and events.
How to Apply Register online via the Unstop platform before the deadline. Only team leaders need to submit the final case solution in Round 2.
Eligibility
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Organizers
Organizer
Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Bangalore
Prizes & Awards
- Amount
- Up to ₹10,000
What You Get
CurtainCall is a prize-based business case competition rather than a grant: the Winners and Runners-up share a total prize pool of ₹10,000, distributed among the top teams. Beyond the cash prize, shortlisted finalists get to present their live-theatre turnaround strategy on campus at IIM Bangalore before a panel of esteemed judges and defend their solution through Q&A. The competition also gives participants a real-world entertainment-business problem to work on across three rounds — an online quiz, a case submission, and a live final presentation.
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.
