Opportunity brief
Overview
BizFest 2.0- Interdisciplinary Real-World Business Challenge
IMCC, Pune, in collaboration with Laghu Udyog Bharati, organises this interdisciplinary business challenge for UG and PG Management students. The event lets participants work on real-world business problems provided by industry and develop practical, innovative, implementable solutions. It aims to bridge the gap between classroom concepts and real business decision-making while developing problem-solving, analytical, strategic and communication skills.
How the Challenge Works
- Team Size: 3–5 members
- Problem Statement: Industry-Driven Interdisciplinary Problems shared 10 days before the event
- Key Areas: Business Problems with focus on these domains- Marketing, Finance, HR, Business Analytics and Management
- Task: Analyse the problem, identify key challenges and develop a practical solution
- Teams will present and defend their solutions before the judges.
- Evaluation will consider content, analysis, creativity, feasibility, confidence, communication, coordination and overall presentation.
Canopy Challenge
Participants will also take part in a Canopy Decoration Challenge. Teams will get 1 hour to decorate their canopy and must bring their own decoration materials. The Best Canopy will receive a separate prize.
Key Details & Eligibility
- Date: 5th December 2026
- Venue: IMCC Campus, Kothrud, Pune
- Eligibility: UG & PG Management students
- Registration Fee: ₹199 per student
- Registration: Online; on-the-spot registration is also allowed
- Registration deadline: 15th November, 2026
- Prizes & Goodies: Worth up to ₹75,000
- Awards: 1st Prize, 2nd Prize, 3rd Prize & Best Canopy
BizFest 2.0 is an opportunity to move beyond theory, solve real business problems and showcase your ideas, teamwork and business acumen.