BUSINESS FEST 2026-27
MIND YOUR BUSINESS
EST. MTX - 26/27
AN INTER-SCHOOL BUSINESS & MARKETING CHALLENGE
Hosted by United World Academy | Grades 9–12
NOVEMBER 20, 2026
Free registration · Closes November 8, 2026
EVENT DATE
November 20, 2026
REGISTRATION CLOSES
November 8, 2026
ENTRIES DUE
November 13, 2026
GRADES
9 - 12
IDEASSTRATEGYIMPACT
MATRIX – Business Fest 2026–27, hosted by United World Academy, is an inter-school business and marketing challenge that gives students the opportunity to apply classroom learning to real-world business situations. The event features two competitions: Pitch Please! (Young Entrepreneurs Business Plan Challenge) and Ad-renaline Rush (Marketing Challenge).
2nd place
₹0
1st place
₹0
CERTIFICATES FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS
EVENT 1
Got a million-dollar idea? Pitch, please.
EVENT 2
Make every second sell.
YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS BUSINESS PLAN CHALLENGE 2026
Got a million-dollar idea? Pitch, please.
ROUND 1
Business Idea Submission. Submit a two-page concept note covering:
To be submitted by November 13, 2026.
No fee is payable at this stage.
ROUND 2
Final Pitch. Teams are shortlisted based on their concept notes. Shortlisted teams are informed directly by the organisers and confirm their place in the final by paying the registration fee.
Shortlisted teams develop a business plan covering:
FINAL PITCH
15 minutes per team
JUDGES
Two renowned corporate personalities
Teams shortlisted in Pitch Please! (Business Plan) will be assigned a mentor who will guide, support and advise them. The details will be shared separately with the shortlisted teams.
MAKE EVERY SECOND SELL.
Ideas. Words. Action. Turn a blank canvas into a message, and a message into a movement.
ROUND 1
Social Issue Digital Advertisement. Submit one original digital advertising poster based on the assigned social issue/theme (assigned on registration), designed to raise awareness and encourage positive action. No fee is payable at this stage.
Submissions are assessed on:
ROUND 2
Teams are shortlisted based on their posters. Shortlisted teams are informed directly by the organisers and confirm their place in the final by paying the registration fee of ₹1,200 per team.
Shortlisted teams receive an unseen product, service or advertising challenge on event day and have 30 minutes to prepare.
Teams may use formats such as:
LIVE ADVERTISEMENT
10 minutes per team
JUDGES
A university professor specialising in marketing and branding, and a corporate marketing professional
CASH PRIZES · BOTH EVENTS
1st ₹7,5002nd ₹5,000
Participants: Students in Grades 9–12 (including AS Level, A Level, IBDP, CBSE and ICSE).
Pitch Please!: 4 students per team.
Ad-renaline Rush: 4 students per team.
Each participating school must ensure that teams are accompanied by one teacher mentor.
A student may participate only in either one of the events.
All registered students will receive a certificate of participation.
Shortlisted students for either of the events will receive a certificate of recognition.
Students securing first and second positions in each category will receive cash prizes: 1st place ₹7,500; 2nd place ₹5,000.
Lunch and tea will be provided to participants and accompanying teachers.
Accompanying teachers will receive a letter of appreciation.
Registrations for the students is free. All registered students will receive a certificate of participation.
Last date for registrations is November 8, 2026.
Shortlisted students in each category will be required to pay ₹1,200 per team. Shortlisted students will receive a certificate of recognition.
Fill out the form by November 8, 2026. Free.
Concept note or digital poster by November 13, 2026.
Pay ₹1,200 per team to join the final.
Compete at United World Academy.
GUEST OF HONOUR
Ms. Shanu Koul
Biz Ops Planning and Strategy Lead, Hewlett Packard Enterprise
IDEASSTRATEGYIMPACT
All submissions must be original and reflect the participating students' own work. Academic integrity is essential; plagiarism or misrepresentation of work is not acceptable. Use of AI during the event is prohibited.
Shortlisted teams will be informed directly by the organisers.
Dress code: formals / semi-formals.
No fee is payable at the registration stage. A registration fee of ₹1,200 per team applies only to shortlisted teams; payment confirms participation in the final round.
REGISTRATION LINK
MATRIX UWA 2026 — Business Fest · Fill out formhttps://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/TK3ShytjtVScan the QR code to register
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FACULTY COORDINATORS
REGISTRATION / SUBMISSION
Every great venture begins as a spark.Turn yours into a business built to matter.
IDEASSTRATEGYIMPACT
The organizers reserve the right to improvise or alter the procedure of the event.
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