Round 1: The Crown’s First Trial (Preliminary Round)
Submit a well-structured startup pitch presentation showcasing your innovative idea.
Details
- Mode: Online
- Submission: PowerPoint Presentation (PPT)
- Deadline: 6th March 2025, 6 P.M
- Submission link will be shared via WhatsApp group
Rules
- Teams must submit a PPT covering the problem statement, solution, market opportunity, execution plan, and financial model.
- Late submissions will not be entertained.
- Top shortlisted teams will advance to the next round.
Round 2: The Coronation (Mentorship & Final Pitches)
Finalists will receive expert mentorship to refine their startup ideas before presenting them to the investors.
Details
- Mode: Offline
- Venue: PCCOE IT Department
- Mentorship Session: Industry experts will guide teams on business strategy and financial modeling.
- Final Pitch Session: Teams will present their refined startup ideas to the investor panel.
Rules
- Each team gets 5 minutes for their pitch, followed by a 3-minute Q&A session.
- Teams must incorporate feedback from mentors into their final presentations.
- Judges will evaluate pitches based on innovation, feasibility, financial viability, and presentation skills.
Round 3: The Investment Negotiation (Grading Simulation)
A real-world simulation where teams negotiate with investors to secure mock investments.
Details
- Mode: Offline
- Venue: PCCOE IT Department
- Teams will engage in a negotiation round where they defend their startup’s valuation and funding needs.
- Investors will allocate mock grades based on startup potential.
Rules
- Teams must justify their valuation and funding requests convincingly.
- Effective negotiation and persuasion will impact the final grading.
- Judges decisions will be final and binding.
Event Leads
Omkar Sardesai (8767545503)
Arunima Pingali (7743861208)
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