Pitch and Pact
Business Strategy & Negotiation
The proposed event is a hybrid business competition combining a Startup Pitch and a Strategic Negotiation Council. In the first round, teams present an original startup idea in a Shark Tank–style format, explaining their problem, solution, and business model followed by a Q&A with judges. In the second round, teams participate in a MUN-style negotiation council, representing both their startup and a country to negotiate partnerships and strategic agreements. The event concludes with a final strategy explanation, evaluating participants on entrepreneurship, negotiation skills, strategic thinking, teamwork, and professional communication.
5
Maximum Participants
3
MINIMUM Participants
Group
EVENT TYPE
18 March 2026 at 6:30:00 am
Date and time
₹150
REGISTRATION FEE
RULES AND REGULATION
Rules and regulations are subject to change.
1. Team Limit
The competition will include a maximum of eight (8) teams.
2. Participation Requirement
Each team must present one original startup idea and represent one assigned country during the negotiation round.
3. Competition Structure
The event will consist of:
Round 1: Startup Pitch
Round 2: Strategic Negotiation Council
Final Round: Strategy Presentation & Q&A
4. Negotiation Round Format
Round 2 will include:
Moderated Session (Chair-controlled discussion)
Unmoderated Session (Free negotiation and agreement drafting)
5. Presentation Time
Each team will receive a fixed time for the startup pitch followed by a mandatory Q&A session. Exceeding the time limit may result in mark deductions.
6. Presentation Submission
Visual presentations must be submitted in the prescribed format within the specified deadline.
7. Dual Representation
Each team will simultaneously represent:
Their Startup/Company, and
Their Assigned Country.
8. Negotiation Requirement
Teams must successfully conclude at least two meaningful and mutually beneficial agreements during negotiations.
9. Code of Conduct
Professional behavior, respectful communication, and adherence to institutional discipline are mandatory throughout the event.
10. Decision Authority
The decision of the judging panel will be final and binding.