Imperium — IIM Indore's Strategy Case Competition for College Teams — Frequently Asked Questions

Imperium is an international strategy case competition organised by IIM Indore. Participants step into the shoes of business executives and work out strategy for modern corporations, dealing with mergers and acquisitions, corporate rivalries and growth opportunities, all with the aim of building a corporate empire.

The competition is open to college students from anywhere in India. The listing specifies students as the audience and does not add any further restriction on who may enter.

Each team needs between 3 and 6 members. Teams below or above that range would not fit the stated team size.

Yes. Cross-college participation is allowed, so your teammates do not have to be from the same institution. What's more, a single college is free to send more than one team to the competition.

Registrations close on 20 July 2026. Teams need to complete their entry before that date.

Registration happens through the Unstop listing for Imperium, the strategy case study competition hosted by IIM Indore. If your team is shortlisted later in the competition, you will be informed by email and will need to confirm participation through a registration link sent by the organisers.

Imperium runs across multiple rounds, and the final round is conducted offline at the IIM Indore campus. Shortlisted teams receive an email with the confirmation instructions for that stage.

Prize details have not been disclosed in the listing, so there is no announced amount or reward structure to quote at this point. Teams should treat the strategy challenge and the campus final round as what the competition currently offers.

No. Imperium is a case study competition rather than an investment or funding programme, so there is no equity, stake or repayment element involved. It is about solving a strategy case, not raising capital.

No. Imperium is open to college students, and DPIIT recognition or MSME registration is not part of the entry criteria.

Imperium — IIM Indore's Strategy Case Competition for College Teams is open to startups at any stage. It is open to startups registered anywhere in India.

Apply directly through the official application link on this page. Review the eligibility criteria and prepare your startup documents before you begin.