Impetus'26
By Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Bangalore
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Quick Answer
A public policy and consulting case competition by IIM Bangalore — teams advise the Government of India on women's workforce participation.
- Funding amount
- Up to ₹15,000
- 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 28 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
Impetus'26 is a public policy and consulting case competition organised by the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIM Bangalore). The competition challenges participants to step into the role of consultants advising the Government of India (as a hypothetical client) on designing a national strategy to improve women's participation, retention and leadership in the formal workforce.
Who Should Apply Open to students and professionals interested in public policy, consulting, and social impact. Teams of 2–3 members compete in two rounds.
Format & Timeline The competition has two rounds:
- Round 1: A 25-question online quiz (15 minutes) on Unstop, selected from a bank of 50 caselet-based questions.
- Round 2: Shortlisted teams receive a client brief titled "Mission UDAAN: Designing India's Next Leap in Women's Economic Participation" and present their consulting recommendations.
The competition runs from July 23 to August 7, 2026. Registration closes on July 28, 2026.
Prizes
- Winner: ₹15,000 cash prize
- Participation Certificate for all participants who complete the competition.
Eligibility Open to all. Teams of 2–3 members. No specific academic or professional background required.
About the Organiser IIM Bangalore is one of India's premier management institutes, known for its rigorous academic programs and thought leadership in business, policy, and entrepreneurship. Impetus is a student-led competition series that brings together bright minds to solve real-world challenges.
How to Apply Register on Unstop before July 28, 2026. The quiz for Round 1 will be available on the platform.
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Organizers
Organizer
Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Bangalore
Prizes & Awards
- Amount
- Up to ₹15,000
What You Get
The winning team takes home a ₹15,000 cash prize. Every participant who completes the competition receives a participation certificate. Shortlisted teams also get the opportunity to work on and present a consultancy-style recommendation (Mission UDAAN) to an IIM Bangalore audience in Round 2.
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.
