Opportunity brief
Pitch Your Idea. Prove Its Worth. Win the Deal!
About The Competition:
- Every successful business begins with an idea. But can you turn yours into a viable venture?
- SHARK TANK is an entrepreneurial pitching competition that challenges aspiring innovators and future entrepreneurs to present their startup ideas, innovative products or business solutions before a panel of judges – the Sharks.
- Participants must identify a real-world problem, propose an innovative solution, demonstrate its business potential and convince the
- Sharks why their idea deserves recognition and investment.
- Think creatively, pitch confidently and prove that your idea has what it takes to make an impact!
Competition Format:
- Participation: Individual / Team-based
- Team Size: 2–4 members
- Pitch Duration: 5–7 minutes
- Q&A Session: 3–5 minutes
- Presentation: PPT / Live Demonstration / Prototype
- Domains: Startups, Engineering Innovations, Technology, Sustainability, Social Entrepreneurship and Business Solutions.
Competition Stages:Stage 1: Idea Submission & Screening:
- Participants submit a brief abstract of their proposed startup idea.
- Entries are evaluated on originality, problem relevance, innovation and feasibility.
- Shortlisted participants advance to the final round.
Stage 2: The Grand Pitch – 6 November 2026:
- Shortlisted participants pitch their ideas before the Sharks.
- Each team gets 5–7 minutes to present, followed by a 3–5-minute Q&A session.
- Winners are selected based on the final judging scores.
Suggested Pitch Structure:
- Participants should cover:
- Problem Identification
- Proposed Solution
- Innovation & Unique Selling Proposition (USP)
- Target Market
- Business Model & Revenue Generation
- Market Potential
- Financial Viability
- Scalability & Impact
- Investment Ask
Rules & Regulations:
- Ideas must be original and address a clearly identified problem or market need.
- Participants must explain the solution, its uniqueness and business potential.
- Market research, financial projections and validation claims must be accurate.
- PPTs, prototypes and live demonstrations are permitted.
- Participants must adhere to the allotted presentation time.
- All team members must contribute and be prepared for the Q&A session.
- Plagiarism or misrepresentation of ideas will lead to disqualification.
- External data and references must be appropriately acknowledged.
- The decisions of the judging panel and organizing committee will be final.
Judging Criteria:
Evaluation Parameter
Weightage
Innovation & Originality
20%
Problem Identification & Relevance
15%
Technical & Business Feasibility
20%
Market Potential & Scalability
15%
Financial Viability & Business Model
15%
Pitching Skills & Q&A
15%
Total
100%
Winner Selection & Prizes:
- Winners will be selected based on their cumulative scores across all judging parameters. Exciting prizes and certificates will be awarded to the winning participants/teams. Certificates of participation will be provided to eligible participants.
Ready To Face The Sharks?:
- Bring your boldest idea, back it with a solid strategy and pitch it with confidence.
- The Sharks are listening. The deal is yours to win!