Opsimius — IIM Bangalore Operations Case Competition, ₹30,000 Prize Pool
An operations and supply chain case competition run by Opmac, the Operations Club of IIM Bangalore, at Venix 2026. Teams of 2–3 students compete across three online rounds for a ₹30,000 prize pool. Register on Unstop by 25 July 2026.
- Funding amount
- ₹30,000 (competition)
- Funding type
- Competition
- Application deadline
- Closed (25 Jul 2026)
- Eligible stage
- Any stage
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Overview
Opsimius is a case competition built around operations and supply chain thinking, organised by Opmac — the Operations Club of IIM Bangalore. It runs as one of the contests inside Venix 2026, IIM Bangalore's International Business & Entrepreneurship Summit, which also features workshops and networking sessions alongside its competitions.
Participating teams are handed genuine business problems and asked to solve them using operations and supply chain management concepts. Assessment centres on how clearly a team grasps the problem, how original its proposed fix is, whether that fix can actually be implemented, and how well the reasoning is communicated.
The whole competition is conducted online, in three rounds — a timed quiz, a written case solution, and a closing presentation before judges. That online format means a team's location or institution is no barrier to entering. Submissions happen on the Unstop platform, and only the team leader is responsible for uploading them.
The entry window closes on 25 July 2026.
Highlights
- Operations and supply chain case competition run by Opmac, the Operations Club of IIM Bangalore
- Held as part of Venix 2026, IIM Bangalore's International Business & Entrepreneurship Summit
- A total prize pool of ₹30,000 is shared between the winners and the runners-up
- Three online rounds: a 20-minute, 25-question quiz, a PPT case submission, and a final presentation
- Open to students of any discipline, competing in teams of 2–3 members
- Registration and submissions happen on Unstop, with the deadline on 25 July 2026
Who can apply
Opsimius is open to students from any discipline. There is no restriction to management, engineering or commerce backgrounds — what matters is an interest in operations management, supply chain management and business problem-solving.
- Team size: every entry must be a team of 2 to 3 members.
- Submission responsibility: only the team leader uploads the entry on the Unstop platform.
- Geography: no state or institution restriction is applied; the competition is held entirely online.
- Registration: each team registers on Unstop before the deadline of 25 July 2026.
This is a student case competition, so DPIIT recognition, MSME registration, company incorporation and founder work experience are not required.
Opsimius — IIM Bangalore Operations Case Competition, ₹30,000 Prize Pool is open to startups at any stage. It is open to startups registered anywhere in India.
- Eligible stage
- Any stage
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Deadline & timing
The most recent application window for Opsimius — IIM Bangalore Operations Case Competition, ₹30,000 Prize Pool closed on 25 Jul 2026. Many programmes run repeat cohorts, so it is worth checking the official site for the next round.
What the funding covers
Opsimius is a prize competition rather than a grant, loan or investment programme, so the rewards take the form of cash prizes rather than funding disbursed to a venture.
- Total prize pool of ₹30,000, shared between the winning team and the runners-up.
- A place in the final round, where shortlisted teams present their proposal to a panel of judges.
- The experience of solving a full operations and supply chain case, with the solution assessed on problem understanding, innovativeness, feasibility and clarity of thought.
- Recognition through IIM Bangalore's Venix 2026 summit, which brings together multiple competitions, workshops and networking opportunities.
Because the rewards are prize money, no equity or ownership stake is taken from any participant.
How to apply
Applications are submitted on the . Confirm the current deadline and document checklist there before you start.
Selection process
Opsimius is decided across three online rounds.
Round 1 — Quiz. Teams answer 25 questions, which may be multiple-choice or subjective, drawn from operations management and supply chain topics. The quiz is timed at 20 minutes and is taken on the Unstop platform.
Round 2 — Case submission. Teams that clear the quiz receive a case study and must work out a solution. The deliverable is a PPT of at most 5 slides, not counting the title slide, with up to 3 additional slides or an Excel file permitted for supporting information. Judges evaluate understanding of the problem, innovativeness, feasibility of the proposed solution and clarity of thought. The top 8 teams progress.
Final Round — Presentation. The shortlisted teams present their proposal to a panel of judges. The exact timings and the mode of this final presentation are communicated closer to the festival date.
Documents you’ll need
Before you apply to Opsimius — IIM Bangalore Operations Case Competition, ₹30,000 Prize Pool, keep the following documents ready:
- A pitch deck or short business plan describing the problem, product and traction
- Company registration documents and PAN
- Founder identification (PAN / Aadhaar) and brief profiles
- Recent financial statements or projections
- Product details — a demo, prototype or working link if available
Exact requirements are confirmed on the official application portal — treat this as a preparation checklist.
Who this is best for
Opsimius — IIM Bangalore Operations Case Competition, ₹30,000 Prize Pool is best suited for startups in India seeking non-dilutive funding of ₹30,000. If that describes your startup, review the eligibility criteria above before applying.
Frequently asked questions
What exactly is Opsimius?
Opsimius is an operations case competition organised by Opmac, the Operations Club of IIM Bangalore, as one of the events under Venix 2026 — IIM Bangalore's International Business & Entrepreneurship Summit. Teams apply operations and supply chain management concepts to solve business problems, and the competition runs fully online over three rounds.
How much can a team win at Opsimius?
There is a total prize pool of ₹30,000, which is shared between the winning team and the runners-up. There is no separate grant or stipend attached to the competition — the reward is prize money.
Who is eligible to participate?
The competition is open to all students, from any discipline, so long as they are interested in operations management, supply chain management and business problem-solving. Entries must be submitted as teams of 2 to 3 members.
What is the deadline to register?
Registration closes on 25 July 2026. Teams need to sign up on the Unstop platform before that date, and it is the team leader who handles the submission there.
What are the rounds and what does each involve?
Round 1 is a quiz of 25 questions — multiple-choice or subjective — on operations management and supply chain management, to be completed in 20 minutes on the Unstop platform. Teams that qualify move to Round 2, where they receive a case study and submit a solution. The top 8 teams from Round 2 then present their proposal to a panel of judges in the final round.
How many slides are allowed in the Round 2 case submission?
The solution must be submitted in PPT format, capped at 5 slides excluding the title slide. Teams may add up to 3 further slides, or an Excel file, to carry supporting information.
What criteria are used to judge the case submission?
Four things are assessed: how well the team understands the problem, how innovative the proposed solution is, whether that solution is feasible, and the clarity of the team's thought.
How many teams reach the final round?
The top 8 teams from the Round 2 case submission advance to the final round. The exact timings and the mode of that final presentation are shared closer to the festival date.
Does Opsimius take equity in a participant's venture?
No. Opsimius is a case competition with cash prizes and is not an investment programme, so no equity or ownership stake is exchanged for taking part. It is also different from a startup funding scheme — it is aimed at students rather than registered companies.
Do I need DPIIT recognition or MSME registration to take part?
No. Eligibility rests simply on being a student and competing in a team of 2 to 3 members. DPIIT recognition and MSME registration are not part of the requirements.
How and where do I apply?
Registration takes place on the Unstop platform. The team leader registers the team there and, if the team qualifies for Round 2, submits the solution on Unstop in line with the specified file naming convention.
How do I apply for Opsimius — IIM Bangalore Operations Case Competition, ₹30,000 Prize Pool?
Apply directly through the official application link on this page. Review the eligibility criteria and prepare your startup documents before you begin.
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