Vyaparneeti, Where Business meets Policy
By Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Bangalore
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Quick Answer
A national public policy case competition by IIM Bangalore where teams craft a legally sound, administratively feasible, and financially viable policy for India.
- Funding amount
- Up to ₹20,000
- 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
Vyaparneeti – Where Business meets Policy
Vyaparneeti is a national public policy case competition organised by the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIMB) as part of its International Business & Entrepreneurship Summit, Venix 2026. The competition is presented in association with PPC – IIMB's Public Policy Club. It challenges teams to craft a policy for India that is legally sound, administratively feasible, and financially viable. The proposed policy should tackle real-world challenges at the intersection of governance and enterprise — ranging from sustainability to tech regulation.
Who Should Apply This competition is open to students from any Indian institution (undergraduate, postgraduate, or doctoral). Teams can be formed across different institutions, encouraging interdisciplinary collaboration. It is ideal for students interested in public policy, law, economics, business strategy, and governance.
Format & Timeline The competition runs from July 20 to August 8, 2026. All rounds are elimination rounds. Shortlisted teams will receive further details after the initial submission. The event is fully online, allowing participation from anywhere in India.
Prizes Winner and Runner-up together receive a total cash prize of ₹20,000. Additional prizes worth ₹20,000 are also awarded.
Eligibility Teams of 2–4 members. Members can be from the same or different institutions. Adherence to deadlines is essential; late submissions will not be accepted. The decision of the organising committee and judges is final.
About the Organiser The Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIMB) is one of India's premier management schools, consistently ranked among the top business schools in the country. Venix is IIMB's annual International Business & Entrepreneurship Summit, bringing together students, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders for competitions, workshops, and networking. The Public Policy Club (PPC) at IIMB fosters dialogue and action on policy issues affecting business and society.
How to Apply Register via the official Unstop page linked above. The registration deadline is July 25, 2026.
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Organizers
Organizer
Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Bangalore
Prizes & Awards
- Amount
- Up to ₹20,000
What You Get
Prize money is the core benefit: the winner and runner-up together receive ₹20,000 in cash, and additional prizes worth ₹20,000 are awarded to other top entries. Because the entire competition is online with elimination rounds, teams can compete from anywhere in India without travel or venue costs.
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.
