Opportunity brief
Operation: Dead Drop is an investigative entrepreneurship competition where participants uncover the reasons behind a struggling grassroots enterprise through cryptic clues, financial analysis, and strategic auctions. Teams must develop a viable business rescue strategy that balances profitability with the interests of local artisans.
Competition Structure (Offline)
- Round 2: The Dead Drop — Analyse a cryptic dossier containing financial records, business agreements, and hidden clues to identify the enterprise's underlying problems.
- Round 3: The Information Auction — Bid on confidential documents using virtual currency to uncover crucial information, hidden opportunities, and business risks.
- Round 4: The Breaking Point — Respond to unexpected developments, develop a sustainable business revival plan, and evaluate a major business opportunity based on profitability, market expansion, financial resources, and operational feasibility.
Rules & Regulations
- Team Size: 2–3 participants per team.
- Eligibility: Open to college students, subject to the organisers' guidelines.
- Team Participation: Each participant may register for only one team.
- Originality: Business strategies must be original, logical, and commercially viable.
- Disqualification: Unauthorised assistance or access to restricted materials may result in disqualification.
- Final Decision: The decision of the judging and organising teams will be final.
Can you uncover the truth, reclaim the lost value, and rebuild a failing grassroots enterprise? The clues are hidden, and the future of the business is in your hands.