PITCHTANK – 2-Stage Idea Pitch Competition

Date: 8th May 2026
Time: 10 AM – 5 PM

Timeline:

• Stage 1: Product Elevator Pitch 
• Stage 2: The Shark Pitch 

Event Overview

PitchTank is a structured, high-impact pitching experience designed to build entrepreneurial thinking through real-time application. Participants move beyond ideas to develop, refine, and present business solutions in a competitive environment. The event blends learning with execution, offering exposure to practical business concepts and investor-style evaluation.

Competition Stages

• Stage 1 – Product Elevator Pitch 
  • Each team delivers a 1-minute 30-second elevator pitch based on a given problem statement.
  • Teams of four begin with a guided workshop covering business fundamentals, including market research, pricing, branding, and pitching techniques. 
  • The top 10 teams advance to the next round.

• Round 2 – The Shark Pitch
  
  • Shortlisted teams are assigned mentors and given time to refine their ideas.
  • They present a detailed pitch before investors and industry experts in a Shark Tank-style format. 
  • Evaluation is based on clarity, feasibility, market understanding, and execution potential. 
  • Exciting prizes and exclusive exposure. 

Who Can Participate

• School students of Classes XI or XII, or XIIth passouts.

Why Participate

• Present ideas before real investors and industry leaders.
• Experience real-world questioning and feedback.
• Learn to build and pitch effective business ideas.
• Gain recognition, prizes, and potential funding.