SANKALP 2026, the Annual Inter-Institutional Cultural and Management Fest by GL Bajaj Institute of Management & Research, Greater Noida, presents Shark Pool, a high-stakes startup pitching competition inspired by the world's most iconic investor format. This is where student entrepreneurs step into the arena, face a panel of Sharks, and fight for their idea with data, conviction, and vision.

About the Event

Shark Pool gives student innovators a real-world platform to present their startup ideas to a panel of judges. Whether your idea disrupts tech, transforms healthcare, reimagines education, or tackles sustainability, if it solves a real problem and has business potential, the Sharks want to hear it.

This is not a classroom presentation. This is a live pitch pressure, questions, and all.

Event Details

• 📅 Event Date: 25 March 2026
• 📍 Venue: GL Bajaj Institute of Management & Research, Greater Noida
• 💡 Event Type: Startup Pitching Competition (Inter-Institutional)
• ⏱ Pitch Duration: 3 to 5 minutes
• ❓ Q&A Round: 5 to 7 minutes with the judge panel
• 🏭 Open Categories: Tech, Healthcare, Education, Sustainability, and any other industry

How It Works

Each team gets 3–5 minutes to present their startup idea, followed by a 5–7 minute Q&A session with the panel of Sharks. Teams can support their pitch with PowerPoint presentations, prototypes, product demos, or whatever makes the idea come alive most effectively.

Rules & Guidelines

• Startups can belong to any industry: tech, healthcare, education, sustainability, fintech, and more.
• Presentations may include PowerPoint slides, prototypes, or live demos if applicable.
• Teams may present investment-ready ideas with financial projections.
• No vulgar, offensive, or inappropriate content is permitted.
• The decision of the judges is final and cannot be challenged under any circumstances.

Why Participate?

Shark Pool at SANKALP 2026 is the closest a college student can get to a real investor pitch without leaving campus. It's your chance to validate your idea, sharpen your entrepreneurial thinking, and get feedback. If you have a startup dream, this is where it begins.

Register your team now and take your shot at SANKALP 2026's Shark Pool.