Opsimius - Unleash your Operations Prowess
By Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Bangalore
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Quick Answer
An operations case competition by IIM Bangalore's Venix 2026 — ₹30,000 in prizes for teams of 2–3.
- Funding amount
- Up to ₹30,000
- 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
Opsimius is an operations case competition organised by Opmac (the Operations Club of IIM Bangalore) as part of Venix 2026, IIM Bangalore's International Business & Entrepreneurship Summit. The competition challenges participants to apply their operations and supply chain management knowledge to solve real-world business problems.
Who Should Apply Open to students from any discipline who have an interest in operations management, supply chain management, and business problem-solving. Teams of 2–3 members.
Format & Timeline The competition is conducted entirely online in three rounds:
Round 1 (Quiz): 25 multiple-choice or subjective questions on Operations Management and Supply Chain Management. The quiz is 20 minutes long and conducted on the Unstop platform.
Round 2 (Case Submission): Qualified teams receive a case study and must develop a solution. Submissions must be in PPT format (max 5 slides, excluding title slide) with up to 3 additional slides or an Excel file for supporting information. Evaluation criteria: understanding of the problem, innovativeness, feasibility of the proposed solution, and clarity of thought. The top 8 teams advance to the final round.
Final Round (Presentation): Shortlisted teams present their proposal to a panel of judges. The exact timings and mode of the final presentation will be communicated closer to the festival date.
Prizes Winners and runners-up share a total prize pool of ₹30,000.
Eligibility Open to all students. Teams of 2–3 members. Only the team leader submits on the Unstop platform.
About the Organiser IIM Bangalore is one of India's premier management institutes. Opmac (Operations Club of IIM Bangalore) organises events and competitions focused on operations and supply chain management. Venix is IIM Bangalore's annual International Business & Entrepreneurship Summit, featuring multiple competitions, workshops, and networking opportunities.
How to Apply Register on the Unstop platform before the deadline. The team leader must submit the Round 2 solution on Unstop following the specified file naming convention.
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Organizers
Organizer
Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Bangalore
Prizes & Awards
- Amount
- Up to ₹30,000
What You Get
- Winners and runners-up share a total prize pool of ₹30,000.
- Qualified teams receive a case study to solve 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.
