Stages of i2i 2010: The Timelines
i2i Opens to Entries: September 7th, 2009
Stage 1:
- Submission of Executive summary with team profile and statement of purpose.
- The format of executive summary is available in the downloads section
- Executive Summary Deadline: 11:59:59 pm, October 10th, 2009
- Announcement of selected plans: The results would be announced by the 30th of October. In case of a delay we would inform you through E-Mails and update this section as well.
Stage 2:
- A pitch to a panel of investors in your zone - Delhi , Mumbai, Kolkata , Bangalore
Pitch:
The order of the pitches has not been fully decided yet, but it would begin in Kolkata on the 19th of November and would be held in the other cities on the 20th, 21st and 22nd of November. Please keep checking this section for latest updates
For foreign participants (2nd Round)
Since coming down to India to make the pitch to the investor isnt a practical option, we have decided to allow the foreign participants (those shortlisted after round 1), to submit their detailed B-Plans by the 15th of November. Based on the input from the judges and infrastructure support, we could have a pitch through video conference as well, but until notified, please note that your team would have to submit the B-Plan, by the above mentioned date.
Mentoring:
Mentoring of the final 15 teams: To be intimated by E-Mails
Stage 3:
- Submission of detailed business plan along with a excel based financial model
- Grand Finale - A detailed presentation to a panel of judges
- Grand Finale: 20th of December in Kolkata
We would advise you to be continuously prepared for the next stage even as you await results as there is no time to lose when you're building the company of your dreams.