Build the Business
The Idea Company
All that you need to know about Build the Business
Build the Business" is not your regular case study challenge. It's an intense, real-time business simulation crafted especially for management students who want to test their decision-making, marketing acumen, and execution skills — all in a single day.
You'll be given real businesses to handle temporarily and asked to make strategic decisions that would shape their growth.
Steps to register -
1- Register on unstop
2- In a few days you will get a call or email to pay the registration fees
3- After paying the fees you will be added to the official WhatsApp group for announcements
Challenge 1: Pick & Plan (45 minutes)
- Choose from a selection of real Startups created by TIC across various sectors.
- Your task: Submit a plan of action outlining how you'd take the business to the next level.
Challenge 2: Strategy Sprint (1 hour 30 minutes)
- Marketing strategy
- Revenue model
- Target audience
- Competitive edge
- Your strategy should be sharp, realistic, and scalable.
Challenge 3: Execute & Impact (1 hour)
- Execute your strategy in real-time using basic digital tools and outreach.
- Goal: Create actual impact — generate reach, interest, engagement, or leads.
- Judgement will be based on practical results, not theory.
What’s at Stake?
- Certificates of Participation for all
- Real-time feedback from TIC strategists
- Feature on TIC's social media for top teams
Who Can Participate?
- Open to All students (UG & PG)
- Individual or team participation (max 3 members)
Why You Should Apply:
- Experience the thrill of running a business in a few hours
- Prove your leadership and business execution skills
- Learn how real-world startups are built and managed
- Get noticed by one of India’s fastest-growing startup ecosystems – TIC
Important dates & deadlines?
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26 Jul'25, 07:01 PM IST Registration Deadline
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27 Jul'25, 09:30 AM IST Date of competition
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27 Jul'25, 02:30 PM IST Prize distribution and conclusion
Contact the organisers
Send queries to organizersRewards and Prizes?
Prizes worth ₹5000
Winner
Prizes and goodies worth 5000 and 2 months of free access to TIC’s School of Entrepreneurship for the winning team
First Runner Up
Prizes and goodies worth 2500 and 2 months of free access to TIC’s School of Entrepreneurship for the team
Second Runner Up
Prizes and goodies worth 2500 and 2 months of free access to TIC’s School of Entrepreneurship for the team