Prod-A-Thon: A Product Case Competition
By Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Bangalore
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Quick Answer
A product management case competition by IIM Bangalore's Venix 2026 — ₹80,000 in prizes for student teams.
- Funding amount
- Up to ₹80,000
- 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 26 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
Prod-A-Thon is a product management case competition organised by IIM Bangalore's Venix 2026 in association with Sigma – The PM & Tech Club of IIMB. The competition challenges student teams to solve real-world product management problems, testing their strategic thinking, analytical skills, and ability to design user-centric solutions.
Who Should Apply This competition is open to undergraduate, graduate, and post-graduate students from any college or university. Teams must consist of 2–3 members, all from the same college and pursuing the same degree level. Multiple teams from the same college are allowed, but no student can be part of more than one team.
Format & Timeline The competition consists of three rounds:
- Round 1: A quiz round to test foundational product management knowledge.
- Round 2: Teams submit a detailed case solution based on a real-world product scenario.
- Round 3 (Final): Shortlisted teams present their solutions to a panel of judges, who evaluate based on creativity, feasibility, and presentation.
The event runs from July 23 to August 8, 2026, with the registration deadline on July 26, 2026.
Prizes Winners and runners-up share a total prize pool of ₹80,000. All participants receive certificates of participation.
Eligibility Open to students currently enrolled in an undergraduate, graduate, or post-graduate program. Teams of 2–3 members from the same college and same degree program.
About the Organiser IIM Bangalore is one of India's premier management institutes. Venix is its annual international business and entrepreneurship summit, and Sigma – The PM & Tech Club is the institute's product management and technology club. Together, they bring industry-relevant challenges to students across India.
How to Apply Register on the Unstop platform before July 26, 2026. The application link is provided above.
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Organizers
Organizer
Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Bangalore
Prizes & Awards
- Amount
- Up to ₹80,000
What You Get
Top teams share a ₹80,000 prize pool, with the winners and runners-up splitting the total. All participants receive certificates of participation.
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.
