CaseQuest

Eligibility

Teams must consist of 3 to 4 members, all enrolled in their respective universities at the time of the competition. Registration Fee: ₹ 1200 per team

Team Composition and Registration

Participants may be asked to display a valid College ID or some form of identification issued by their institute for verification. Failure to provide such identification may result in disqualification from the competition.

Event Overview

InnoQuest is divided into three key phases conducted on the same day:
Exploration and Research: Teams explore assigned campus zones to identify real-world problems by conducting at least 3 interviews.
Ideation & Deck Formation: Teams return to the venue and create a business idea deck (maximum 10 slides).
Final Pitch Round: Shortlisted teams pitch their ideas to a panel of judges.

Submission Guidelines

Each team must submit a pitch deck (PDF format) as per the structure shared during the event briefing including:

• Problem identified, supporting insights from field research
• Proposed business solution, feasibility, and unique value proposition

All submissions must be made within the given timeframe. Late submissions will not be accepted.
Teams are required to upload recorded interviews (video format preferred) and photos/selfies as proof.
External participants must not include any institutional branding or names in their decks to ensure unbiased judging.

Rounds Overview

Round 1: Exploration and Discovery
Teams will be assigned specific campus zones to prevent crowding. They must conduct at least 3 short interviews (students, vendors, or staff). Findings should be documented clearly and backed by brief notes or observations. The objective is to identify a problem that holds entrepreneurial potential.

Round 2: Ideation & Deck Formation
Teams return to the main venue for analysis and brainstorming. Using insights from Round 1, each team formulates a viable business idea addressing their chosen problem. The presentation must capture both problem relevance and solution feasibility.

Round 3: Final Pitch Round
Selected teams present live before the judging panel. Each team gets 5 minutes for their presentation and 3 minutes for Q&A. Presentations should highlight the problem discovered, the proposed business solution, and its feasibility or potential scalability.

Prizes and Awards

• 🥇 Winner (1st place team): INR 20,000
• 🥈 First Runner-Up (2nd place team): INR 15,000
• 🥉 Second Runner-Up (3rd place team): INR 10,000
• 🏆 Best Problem Statement Discovered: INR 10,000
• 🗒️ Best Interview Transcript: INR 5,000

Teams must be present at the awards ceremony to claim their prizes. Failure to do so will result in forfeiture.

Disqualification

Teams may be disqualified for:

• Plagiarism or intellectual property infringement
• Misconduct or inappropriate behavior during the competition
• Failing to meet submission deadlines or violating competition rules
• Any attempt to manipulate or disrupt the competition in an unfair manner

The organizers reserve the right to disqualify any team if there are grounds to believe the rules have been violated.

Point of Contact

• Harshit Kamra 7876112200
• Vishwas Khattar 8448401830
• Tanish Puri 7087553539

Terms and Conditions

The event is subject to cancellation or modification in the event of unforeseen circumstances.
The organizers reserve the right to make changes to the competition structure, rules, or prize amounts and will inform participants of any such updates.
All decisions made by the organizers and judging panel are final and cannot be contested.
The competition organizers are not responsible for any technical difficulties, submission errors, or delays caused by the participants' equipment or internet connectivity issues. Note: The date, venue, and time of the event are subject to change at the discretion of the organizers.

Code of Conduct

Participants are expected to behave professionally throughout the event. Any form of cheating, harassment, or disrespectful behavior will result in immediate disqualification.
Teams must respect the time limits during all rounds of the competition. Participants must follow the instructions of the event coordinators and maintain punctuality.