Shark Tank 2026

• Open to all undergraduate and postgraduate students of the college/university.
• Participants may compete individually or in teams.
• Each participant can be a member of only one team.
• Cross-department teams are allowed.

Round: Idea Screening & Business Presentation

• Each team will deliver a 5-minute business pitch.
• This will be followed by a 5-minute Q&A session with the panel of Sharks.
• Participants must clearly explain their problem statement, solution, target market, and revenue model.

Evaluation Criteria

• Innovation & Creativity – 20%
• Feasibility & Practicality – 20%
• Market Potential & Scalability – 15%
• Financial Understanding – 15%
• Presentation Skills & Clarity – 10%
• ROI Plan – 10%
• Q&A Handling – 10%

Pitch Requirements

Participants should cover the following key aspects in their presentation:

• Problem Statement
• Solution / Product or Service
• Target Market & Customer Segment
• Business Model & Revenue Plan
• Competitive Advantage
• Marketing Strategy
• Financial Overview (Basic Projections)
• Scalability & Future Plan