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Organization : NBIG (Nagarathar Business Initiative Group)
Competition Name : IBCN 2017 Business Plan Competition
Applicable For : Any Nagarathar
Registration Last Date : Jan 30th, 2017

Business Plan Competition:

The IBCN 2017 – Business Plan Competition (IBCN-BPC) is a unique community level start up competition. It is hosted by NBIG (Nagarathar Business Initiative Group) as part of IBCN 2017 – Dubai event.

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Why participate in IBCN 2017 Business Plan Competition?:
** The top 3 teams can pitch their plan in front of leading Angel Investors, Venture Capitalists, Industrialists & other investors’ community to fund your venture.
** An opportunity to be incubated and mentored by TiE Chennai, Business Plan partner for the participants in the General Category.
** Connect and get mentored and receive Feedback by seasoned Entrepreneurs and experienced industry professionals within our community.
** Networking opportunities with successful world class Entrepreneurs.
** Rich feedback on the business model from successful Entrepreneurs, investors, and professional service providers on our judging panel, so as to take your venture to the point of “success”.
** A Prize Money.

Eligibility & Guidelines :
The IBCN 2017 – Business Plan competition will be run in 2 categories:
** Youth Category
** General Category

General Category:
** Any Nagarathar aged above 24*, working professionals/entrepreneurs & others across the world, can participate. All you need is an innovative business idea and passion to succeed.
** You can participate as an Individual or as a Team. There has to be at least one Nagarathar in the team. Maximum team size to be restricted to three (3).
** Already existing ventures with a plan to expand into innovative areas can also pitch in with your plan.
** Winners of the IBCN 2015 (Coimbatore) -Business Plan Competition, will not be eligible to participate.

Time Lines:
Launch:
** IBCN-Business Plan Registration – Sep2016.
** Last date for registration for competition- Jan 30th, 2017

First Round:
** The submission of an Executive Summary – January 31, 2017.
** Teams will have the opportunity to submit a Business Overview.
** Shortlisted teams will move to the second round.

Second Round:
** Submission of Detailed Business Plan – 28thFebruary 2017.
** 8 to 10 Shortlisted teams will advance to the competition next stage to be assessed by our parnters TiE.

Final Presentation Round:
** 8 to 10 Shortlisted teams will present before panel of judges from TiE – To be Confirmed.
** Top 3 team will be selected to present in Dubai.

Investor Roadshow Round:
** Top 3 teams will be given opportunity to exhibit their plans in the IBCN 2017 in Dubai.
** Will participate in the Investment Roadshow round before angel investors, mentors, fellow entrepreneurs on pre-conference day or first day of the conference.