Pitchazzo is a business plan competition organised by IIM Bangalore's ENI Club in association with the institute's International Business & Entrepreneurship Summit, Venix 2026. The competition challenges student teams to develop and pitch a business plan across three elimination rounds, culminating in a live online pitch to a panel of judges.
Who Should Apply
Open to students (individuals or teams of up to 3) from any college or university. One person cannot be part of multiple teams.
Format & Timeline
The competition is conducted entirely online across three rounds:
Round 1: Quiz (Elimination) — A 20-question quiz on startups and business, to be completed in 20 minutes by the team leader on the Unstop platform.
Round 2: Business Plan Submission (Elimination) — Shortlisted teams submit a 3–5 slide business deck (excluding title and appendix slides) addressing one of the provided case prompts. Submissions are evaluated on clarity, feasibility, creativity, and strategic depth. The final presentation must be under 7 minutes.
Round 3: Live Pitching (Final) — Selected teams present their refined business plan live to a distinguished panel of judges and other teams. Each team also receives virtual money (points) to 'invest' in other teams' plans. The winner is determined by a combination of judges' scores and the investment amounts received.
Prizes
Winner + Runner-up receive prizes worth ₹10,000 in total.
Eligibility
Teams of 1–3 members. Open to all students. No participation fee.
About the Organiser
IIM Bangalore is one of India's premier management institutes, known for its rigorous academic programs and vibrant entrepreneurship ecosystem. The ENI Club (Entrepreneurship and Innovation Club) regularly organises events and competitions to foster entrepreneurial thinking among students.
How to Apply
Register on the Unstop platform by July 26, 2026. The team leader must complete the quiz in Round 1 within the allotted time.
