Opportunity brief
Welcome to the Tech Zephyr Case Study Competition - by Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Bhubaneswar!
Solve real business problems. Think like a strategist. Compete with the best.
Tech Zephyr, hosted by Science and Technology Council (STC) at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bhubaneswar, challenges participants to move beyond theory and work through live business dilemmas — the kind companies actually face when scaling, entering new markets, or fixing broken operations. Across 3 rounds, teams will research, structure, and pitch data-backed solutions, sharpening the strategic and analytical muscles that separate good ideas from investable ones.
Whether you're new to case competitions or looking to level up, Tech Zephyr rewards rigor over guesswork, backed by a prize pool of INR 30,000.
Who Can Participate:
- Open to all college students, any program or year.
- Teams of 2-4 members.
- Cross-campus teams are also eligible.
- Under no circumstances will a modification of team members be permitted after registration.
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How It Works:
- Round 1 — Online Quiz Round:
- Participants will get a set of questions that need to be answered in 30 minutes.
- Based on quiz leaderboard, teams will proceed to next round.
- The quiz link will be sent to you via email or shared in the WhatsApp group.
- Round 2 — Case Study Challenge:
- Problem statement goes out on 12 September, PS will be send by email to shortlisted teams.
- Submit your solution by 27 September, 11:59 PM — no extensions.
- First page of your submission must list all member names, colleges, and contact details.
- Shortlisted teams will be notified via email/social media.
- Zero tolerance for plagiarism — submissions will be checked.
- Round 3 — Final Round:
- The finalists will be presenting their solution to the jury during Tech Zephyr at IIT Bhubaneswar.
Submission Guidelines:
- Plagiarism or use of previously submitted plans is strictly prohibited.
- All sources, data, and references must be properly cited.
- Submissions must be in PPT/PDF format and be uploaded by the deadline; late entries will not be considered.
Code Of Conduct:
- All participants must maintain professionalism and respect towards other teams, judges, and organizers.
- Discriminatory, harassing, or disruptive behavior will not be tolerated and may result in removal from the competition.
General Terms:
- Organizers reserve the right to modify rules, disqualify teams.
- All decisions by the jury and organizing committee are final and binding.
- By participating, teams agree to abide by all rules and decisions.