A Business Plan Competition Exclusively for Indian Cultural Enterprises.
For cultural entrepreneurs looking to build successful enterprises. Attend workshops and discussions by subject experts, entrepreneurs and practitioners.
Win cash prizes
Network with community
Gain access to investors
Gain access to mentors
Gain Publicity
NICE Aarohana Business Plan Competition is open to NICE Entrepreneurs in five NICE Sectors.
Who can apply?
Enterprises belonging to two stages can participate
EARLY
Idea stage ventures with no revenue
Enterprises with up to Rs 50 lakh revenue/annum
GROWTH
Companies with greater than Rs 50 lakh revenue/annum
If you have a great business idea in any of the 5 focus categories, and you seek help in growing it further, do write to us at namaste@niceorg.in.
Read about NICE Code of Conduct.
About NICE Aaorhana Business Plan Competition 2021
From more than 100 applications received, 20 finalists – 10 for the Early Stage and 10 for the Growth Stage categories – were shortlisted by the Selection Committee. These 20 finalists received 2 rounds of coaching for their final pitches.
Know more about the finalists!
On the final pitch day, the finalists pitched their business ideas live to the Final Jury. The winners were selected on parameters that included Founder Profile & Involvement, Customer & Market understanding, Business Model uniqueness and Competitive differentiation, Financials & Traction till date.
Know more about the winners!
Final Jury
Faculty Co-Chair, Creative and Cultural Businesses Programme
IIM Ahmedabad
Chintan Bakshi
Founder & Investor
Fireside Ventures
Changemaker & Social Entrepreneur
1BRIDGE and G.A.M.E
Lead Investor
Indian Angel Network & Partner- Acumen Fund
Co-Founder & Managing Partner
Ankur Capital
Tech Entrepreneur & Founder, CEO
GoCoop
Impact & Social Sector Investor
Unitus Ventures
Owner
Jaipur Rugs
Selection Jury
Managing Partner
ATK Consultants
Brand Strategists
Brandscapes Worldwide
Bina Trivedi
Head
New Business Venture Nadathur Fareast
Meera Harish
Pavan Krishnamurthy
Brand Advisor
Rajiv Kuchhal
Chief Investment Officer
Cause First Ventures Pte Ltd
Business Mentor and Entrepreneur
Jury, NICE Aarohana Business Plan Competition
