ShowShift- Igniting Innovation in Entertainment Business Plans
By Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Bangalore
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Quick Answer
A business plan case competition for the entertainment industry, hosted by IIM Bangalore — ₹10,000 in prizes, open to teams of 1–3.
- 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 27 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
ShowShift- Igniting Innovation in Entertainment Business Plans is a business plan case competition organised by the Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Bangalore, as part of Venix 2026 — the institute's international business festival. The competition invites participants to pitch bold, innovative ideas for the entertainment sector, covering areas such as streaming platforms, live experiences, content production, and more.
Who Should Apply Open to students and early-stage entrepreneurs interested in the entertainment business. Teams of 1 to 3 members are allowed. One person cannot be part of more than one team.
Format & Timeline The competition has two rounds:
- Round 1 (Quiz): A quiz round to shortlist the top 15 teams.
- Round 2 (Business Plan Pitch): Shortlisted teams present their business plans offline before a panel of industry veterans.
The event runs from July 23 to August 7, 2026. The quiz round takes place early in the period, and the final pitch round is held offline (location to be announced by the organisers). Judging criteria include innovation, feasibility, market potential, and presentation quality.
Prizes Total prize pool of ₹10,000, distributed among the winner and runner-ups. Additional prizes worth ₹10,000 are also mentioned, bringing the total prize value to ₹20,000. All participants receive certificates.
Eligibility Open to all. Teams of 1–3 members. No geographic restriction — Indian and international participants can join. The quiz round is online; the final pitch round is offline (participants must be able to travel to the venue).
About the Organiser IIM Bangalore is one of India's premier business schools, known for its rigorous academic programs and vibrant student-led events. Venix is the annual international business festival of IIM Bangalore, featuring a range of competitions, workshops, and networking opportunities for students and professionals.
How to Apply Register via the Unstop link provided. Registration deadline is July 27, 2026.
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Organizers
Organizer
Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Bangalore
Prizes & Awards
- Amount
- Up to ₹10,000
What You Get
This is a prize-based competition, not a grant. The total prize pool is ₹10,000, shared among the winner and runner-ups, with additional prizes worth ₹10,000 mentioned, bringing the total prize value to ₹20,000. All participants receive certificates. The top 15 teams shortlisted after the quiz round get to present their business plans offline before a panel of industry veterans.
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.
