How to Apply for Bootstrap Battle 2.0 — AJNIFM Student Pitch Contest, ₹35,000 Top Prize

The competition runs across three rounds, and teams advance only by clearing the one before.

Round 1 — Idea Submission (Screening Round)

Each team files a 2-page concept note that covers the problem it has identified, the proposed solution, the market being targeted, the business model, how revenue will be generated, the competitive advantage the venture holds, and how far the idea can scale. Teams that make the cut move forward.

Round 2 — Elevator Pitch

Shortlisted teams record and submit an investor pitch video of 2 to 3 minutes. This round is assessed on how clearly the idea comes across, how innovative it is, how well the market is understood, whether the business is feasible, and the quality of presentation and communication.

Round 3 — Grand Finale

Finalists present their startup in person before an eminent jury of entrepreneurs, startup mentors, corporate leaders and industry experts. Every presentation is followed by a live question-and-answer session with the jury.