Bizooka 12.0
Auditorium | 30th January, 2026 \ 9:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Batch 2025-27 | Participants – 200+
The Entrepreneurship Cell at SIIB hosted its annual flagship event—Bizooka 12.0, the National-Level Business Plan Competition on January 30, 2026, at the SIIB Auditorium. This year’s theme, “From Idea to Impact: Inclusive Startups for a Digital Economy,” focused on fostering innovation, entrepreneurial thinking, and real-world business application in India’s growing startup ecosystem. The event commenced with the ceremonial lamp lighting, followed by the felicitation of the esteemed panelists.
Dr. Alka Maurya, Director of SIIB, shared her immense support for the initiative and discussed the event’s significance. A major highlight was the keynote address by Ms. Alina Alam, Founder of Mitti Café. She moved everyone in attendance with the incredible journey of her café, demonstrating how social entrepreneurship can create a profound impact.
The competition saw finalist teams from premier institutes across India, selected after rigorous preliminary rounds. Each team presented its business ideas to a distinguished jury, showcasing innovative solutions aligned with the theme.
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Winner: Team Project Kanchan (IIM Udaipur) led by Aditya C Boricha
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First Runner-Up: Team Earthloom (IIT Delhi) led by Vartika Verma
Following the business pitches, a panel discussion was held featuring founders from AI, fintech, healthcare, and premium brands. The panel included:
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Mr. Omkar Patil: CTO, Pienomial
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Ms. Nitika Garg: Founder & CEO, Sonrisa Healthcare
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Mr. Kabir Kate: CMO, Solitario Diamonds
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Mr. Hrishikesh Khairnar: Founder, Kwiqreply
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Mr. Sumeet Pareek: Founder, Loan InTouch
The session was moderated by Dr. Suchita Jha, Faculty Head of the Entrepreneurship Cell at SIIB. The discussion provided students with a unique chance to learn directly from those shaping India’s startup ecosystem. Dr. Suchita Jha concluded the event with a heartfelt vote of thanks, expressing gratitude to the participants, judges, panellists, and the organizing team for making BIZOOKA 12.0 a grand success.
Key Takeaways:
“The session underscored that innovation is not just about technology but about responsibility, to create, expect, and uphold inclusivity, impact, and sustainable growth in every entrepreneurial venture.”
Bogala Lakshmi Chaitanya Reddy, MBA-IB, 2025-27
“The session highlighted that building an inclusive startup is not just a social goal but a competitive advantage in a digital economy, ensuring that products and services reach the most diverse segments of society.”
Pramod Kumar, MBA-AB, 2025-27
“The competition and panel discussions emphasized the critical need for student innovators to move beyond academic concepts and validate the feasibility of their entrepreneurial dreams against real-world market challenges.”
Kamal Narasimha, MBA-SM, 2025-27
