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Eligibility & Team Composition
01Undergraduate Students
Open to undergraduate students of recognized universities in Bangladesh. Final eligibility date is to be confirmed by organizers.
02Teams of 2–4
Each team must have 2 to 4 members. Members may come from different universities.
03One Team per Participant
A participant may belong to only one team. Duplicate registration may disqualify all teams involved.
Team LeaderEach team appoints one Team Leader who receives all official communication.
Team ChangesAfter registration closes, members cannot be added, removed or substituted without written organizer approval. The rulebook allows at most one replacement in exceptional circumstances.
Student VerificationOrganizers may request proof of student status at any stage. False information can lead to disqualification.
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Competition Structure
ROUND 01ONLINE
Case Study Report
Submit a PDF report with problem analysis, recommendations, implementation planning, and financial and risk assessment.
FORMATPDF report
ADVANCEMENTTop teams · TBC
ROUND 02ONLINE
Video Pitch
Present a solution to a new case in a 4–5 minute video pitch. All team members must appear and speak.
FORMATMP4 · 1080p minimum
ADVANCEMENTTop teams · TBC
ROUND 03FINAL
Offline Pitch
Finalists present their solution live to a judging panel, followed by a Q&A session.
FORMATOn-site presentation
VENUETo be announced
Important Each round uses a different case. Marks do not carry over to later rounds. Elimination takes place after Round 1 and Round 2.
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Event Timeline
01 · REGISTRATION
Registration Opens
Registration opening date to be announced.
02 · DEADLINE
Registration Closes
Final registration date and time to be announced.
03 · ROUND 01
Case Study Report
Case release and report submission dates to be announced.
04 · ROUND 02
Video Pitch
Case release and video pitch submission dates to be announced.
05 · GRAND FINAL
Finalists Announcement & Offline Final
Finalist announcement, final case release, final date, and venue to be announced.
Timezone The rulebook specifies Bangladesh Standard Time (GMT+6). Deadlines are 11:59 PM unless stated otherwise.
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Judging Criteria
ROUND 1 · CASE STUDY REPORT100 MARKS
Problem understandingProblem diagnosis and analysis25 marks
Solution qualityQuality and relevance of solution25 marks
FeasibilityImplementation plan20 marks
Financial & riskViability and risk assessment15 marks
CreativityCreativity and innovation10 marks
PresentationStructure, clarity and presentation5 marks
ROUND 2 · VIDEO PITCH100 MARKS
Solution logicQuality and logic of solution30 marks
DeliveryConfidence and persuasion20 marks
FeasibilityBusiness impact20 marks
StorytellingCreativity and storytelling15 marks
Technical qualityVisual and technical quality10 marks
FormatTime and format adherence5 marks
ROUND 3 · OFFLINE FINAL100 MARKS
AnalysisAnalysis and insight20 marks
SolutionQuality and feasibility25 marks
Financial & riskJustification15 marks
PresentationSkills and teamwork15 marks
Q&AQuestion and answer performance15 marks
InnovationCreativity and innovation10 marks
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Prizes & Recognition
01Champion
Prize amount to be announced, plus trophy and certificates.
021st Runner-up
Prize amount to be announced, plus crest and certificates.
032nd Runner-up
Prize amount to be announced, plus crest and certificates.
Additional recognition Top 10 finalists and sponsor benefits are subject to organizer confirmation. Prize amounts in the supplied rulebook remain placeholders.
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Rules, Ethics & Disqualification
Original WorkAll work must be the team's original work. Plagiarism can result in disqualification.
Outside HelpFaculty, seniors, mentors, alumni or other non-team members may not contribute to a solution.
AI UseAI tools may be used for research support, grammar and formatting only. Analysis, recommendations and ideas must be the team's own.
ConfidentialityCase materials must not be shared publicly or with other teams until the competition ends.
DisqualificationViolations may include anonymity breaches, plagiarism, false information, outside help, late submission, duplicate registration, disrespectful conduct or tampering with the competition process.
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Registration Information
Registration PortalBizMech will use the existing MECHNOVATION registration portal. No separate registration portal will be created. The exact event selection and fee mapping will be connected after the portal configuration is confirmed.
Registration FeeAmount to be confirmed by the organizers.
Payment MethodPayment channels and verification process to be announced.
ConfirmationThe rulebook states that registration is complete only after payment verification. Confirmation is expected by email within 24 hours of verification.
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Official Rulebook
BIZMECH 2026
Read the complete rulebook for report formatting, video requirements, final pitch rules, scoring, conduct, prizes, intellectual property and contact details.
Before publication Registration dates, fee, payment method, final venue, prize amounts and official contact details must be confirmed and updated.