Opportunity brief
Imagine a boardroom where Founders pitch their ideas, Investors challenge their potential, Customers voice their expectations, and Industry Experts question every strategy.
Welcome to the Cross-Team Symposium (CTS), an action-driven business simulation designed to bring the startup ecosystem to life. Here, ideas are challenged, perspectives collide, and decisions carry consequences. More than a competition, CTS places participants in realistic business situations where they must negotiate effectively, defend their positions, adapt to changing circumstances, and develop strategies that could make or break a venture.
Event Objectives:
- Build strategic thinking and the ability to respond to evolving business situations.
- Encourage teamwork, problem-solving, and negotiation under pressure.
- Promote informed decision-making by balancing the interests of different stakeholders.
- Develop adaptability and reasoning in challenging, high-stakes scenarios.
- Immerse participants in the roles of Founders, Investors, Customers, and Industry Experts, enabling them to tackle startup challenges through debates, discussions, and strategic collaboration inspired by real-world market dynamics.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Open to undergraduate and postgraduate students from all academic backgrounds.
- Teams must consist of 1-4 members.
- Cross-college team participation is allowed.
Rules & Regulations:
- Only shortlisted teams qualify for the offline rounds.
- Adherence to deadlines & event guidelines is mandatory.
- Unethical conduct, harassment, or plagiarism leads to immediate disqualification.
- Judges' decisions will be final and binding on all participating teams.
- Teams must be physically present at the venue for offline rounds.
- Participants must be registered with only one team; dual membership is strictly prohibited.
- Presentations and submission materials must be provided in the file format (PDF) prior to the deadline.