Round 1 results have been declared. Selected teams have been informed.

About us

Masterplan is the annual business plan competition hosted by IIM Ahmedabad. Masterplan seeks to identify budding entrepreneurs to contribute to India’s buzzing economy. It is organized by Entre Cell, in collaboration with The Centre for Innovation Incubation and Entrepreneurship (CIIE) and Red Brick Summit. Every year, over 500 startups showcase their business, novelty and vision for their ideas and some get mentorship, funding and prize money. In partnership with its network of mentors, corporates, development agencies, IIMA community and investors, CIIE cultivates a rare breed of entrepreneurs by incubating, accelerating, mentoring and funding innovative start-ups. The final pitching round takes place during The Red Brick Summit, IIM-A’s annual international business summit

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MATRIX PARTNERS
Matrix Partners India is an investment firm with INR 4,500 crore under management. The firm invests in companies targeting the Indian consumer market at the seed, early and early growth stages. The firm has invested in several market leading companies in the consumer technology space including Ola, Quikr, Practo, Dailyhunt, Mswipe, Limeroad, Five Star Finance, Treebo and OfBusiness among others. Matrix Partners has a global network of funds investing in the US, China and India with US $4 billion under management. For further details Visit 

CIIE
IIM Ahmedabad’s Centre for Innovation Incubation and Entrepreneurship (CIIE) helps entrepreneurs turn ideas into viable businesses. In partnership with our mentors, corporates, development agencies, IIMA community and investors, CIIE cultivates a rare breed of entrepreneurs by incubating, accelerating, mentoring and funding innovative start-ups. CIIE believes that entrepreneurship has an unmatched ability to bring about disruptive change in India and engages with ventures across technology and impact areas. CIIE believes it should operate in sectors and geographies where there are market failures and private support is not easy to find.

RED BRICK SUMMIT
Red Brick Summit is IIM-A’s annual international business summit. The RBS (amalgamation of Confluence, Amatheon and Insight) has been  witnessing thousands of visionary and passionate students and academicians, sharing their expertise, learning through collaboration and proving their mettle. TRBS aims to conduct challenging events, memorable shows and distinguished speakers to cater to every management area of businesses and organisations. Masterplan offers another opportunities to participants of  TRBS to bring their ideas alive. For further details on TRBS, visit them here. 

CATEGORIES

MASTERPLAN  START-UP  CENTRAL

Have you already started the entrepreneurial journey? This ‘Sub-Competition’ of Masterplan 2018 is created exclusively for startups that have already registered as a company. Take this opportunity to compete, network and get noticed by top investors in India.

Check eligibility for Start-Up Central

1. Start-ups that have been incorporated more than three years ago (i.e. registered on or before July 1st 2015) are not eligible to participate in the Start-up Central of Masterplan 2018. You will be required to submit proof of the same during the competition process.

2. The event is open for teams comprising of students, corporate professionals, entrepreneurs as well as other independent individuals (employed or self-employed)

3. Ventures that have acquired funding from external investor-networks (angels, VC’s, etc) cannot participate. The aim of our event is to provide a platform for promoting start-ups that require assistance in the form of seed capital, mentoring and various types of consultancies.

MASTERPLAN  IDEA  CENTRAL

A new outlook, a new opportunity always exists. Find it, shape it, rethink maybe and join us for Masterplan 2018. Welcome to the ‘Sub-Competition’ that focuses on business ideas that show the spark to rule the world and create opportunities in business as well as social space.

Check eligibility for Idea Central

1. Start-ups that are still in the idea stage or have just developed a prototype/ conducted a pilot are eligible to participate in the Idea Central of Masterplan 2018. You will be required to submit proof of the same during the competition process.

2. The event is open for teams comprising of students, corporate professionals, entrepreneurs as well as other independent individuals (employed or self-employed)

Timeline and Registration

4th September – Round 2 Submission Deadline.

8th September – Announcement of Round 2 Results.

Round 2 submissions 

MasterPlan 2018 Rules and Regulations

Masterplan-2018-Prize and Funding

Rules

General Rules
  • Teams will have unique team names of their choosing, and will be required to nominate a team lead.
  • The proposed venture’s name may be same or different than the team name.
  • The teams are required to indicate team during registration.
  • All submissions, beginning executive summary, shall indicate both team name and proposed venture name.
  • Any supplementary information meant for the teams will be communicated directly to the team lead subsequently via email.
Confidentiality & Legal
  • Masterplan, IIM-Ahmedabad honours the confidentiality of all participants and their business plans and venture ideas. All judges and mentors associated with the competition also recognize the sensitivity of the plans being presented.
  • The Masterplan 2018 Organizing Team may publicize the names and associations of judges and mentors associated in the evaluation rounds of the competition. However, the individual contact information for such judges will neither be disclosed, nor be sought by any of the teams.
  • Each participating team must agree to accept that their registration form and other entries will not be returned to them, and accept that their personal data will be available for information and statistical purposes.
  • The participating team represents that Intellectual Property in the Business Model does not infringe upon the intellectual property or any other legal or moral right of any person or entity.
  • The participating team represents that they shall not violate any applicable law.
  • The Terms & Conditions and the Competition Rules shall be governed by the laws of India.
  • Any dispute or conflict arising out of, from or relating to anything contained in this Terms & Conditions and/ or the Competition Rules is subject to the jurisdiction of Ahmedabad courts only.
Team Composition
  • The event is open for teams comprising of students, corporate professionals, entrepreneurs as well as other independent individuals (employed or self-employed).
  • One participant cannot be part of more than one team.
  • No change in the team structure is permitted after the team is registered. Please register your team after careful thought and deliberation.
FAQs
  • Who is eligible to participate in MasterPlan?
    The contest is open to students, corporate professionals, entrepreneurs, as well as other independent individuals (employed or unemployed)
  • I want to participate in MasterPlan 2018. What are the steps I should follow?
    Step 1: Register here for MasterPlan 2018.
  • Step 2: You will have to provide the Team Leader’s Details, team members details, postal address and other details as required. You will receive a confirmation mail.

    Click on the confirmation link provided

    Step 3: After confirming, you can proceed to the submissions page.

  • Do all the team members have to be from the same University / Business School / Organization?
    No. All the team members need not be from the same University / Business School / Organization.
  • Can corporate participants from different companies form a Team?
    Yes. Corporate professionals from different companies can form a team together.
  • Can the team have a mix of Business school students/undergraduate students/corporate professionals/entrepreneurs/other individuals?
    Yes, the team can have any mix of participants.
  • Is the team composition mentioned at the time of registration final?
    Yes. No changes will be allowed in the team composition after registration. Therefore, please enter the team details after proper deliberation.
  • What if a person gets registered as part of more than one team?
    Both the teams will become ineligible to participate. Therefore, please check with the proposed team members before registering.
  • What is the registration fee for participation?
    There is no registration fee.
  • Where will the final round of the event be held?
    The Grand Finale will be held on the campus of Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad between 29th and 31st Sep, 2018 during The Red Brick Summit 2018.
  • Can I enter both Masterplan Start-up Central and Masterplan Idea Central?
    Yes, you can participate in both Masterplan Start-up Central and Masterplan Idea Central. However, ideas for both competitions must cater to the respective categories. You cannot enter both categories with the same Business Model.
  • Can we consult non-team members such as professors or industry experts?
    The interaction with non-team members should be restricted to interviews and surveys, and proper reference should be made to the same in the business plan document. Similarly, any other information source including published studies may be used, but the document submitted should contain proper references.
  • Can I submit additional documents along with the executive summary?
    No, we do not accept any other documents. The judging will be done only based on the executive summary.
  • Should the business plans strictly adhere to a structure?
    While adherence to any structure is not compulsory, all the relevant aspects such as business concept, vision, market opportunity, competitive advantage, detailed competitive analysis and the resources and finances required to implement the idea can be included. Relevant financial projections including expected cash flows, pro-forma balance sheets and P&L statements can be included. Proposed management structure and relevant assumptions may also be included

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