CM Business Catalyst 2025

Join the ultimate business challenge and turn your innovative ideas into reality. Win exciting prizes and get mentored by industry experts!

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About the Contest

The CM Business Catalyst is a prestigious business plan competition that brings together the brightest minds from colleges across the region. It's a platform where innovation meets opportunity, and ideas transform into successful ventures.

With a focus on sustainable business models and social impact, participants get the chance to showcase their entrepreneurial spirit, receive mentorship from industry experts, and win substantial prizes to kickstart their ventures.

64 Colleges
9 Case Studies
₹8,00,000 Prize Pool

Innovation Focus

The CM Business Catalyst: Student B-Plan Challenge is an innovative initiative launched by the Government of Meghalaya in collaboration with IIM Shillong.

Student Empowerment

Designed to foster a culture of entrepreneurship, this competition provides a dynamic platform for college students to present, refine, and implement sustainable business ideas.

Sustainable Growth

By focusing on green innovations and socially responsible ventures, the challenge aims to nurture the next generation of entrepreneurs who will contribute to Meghalaya's economic growth.

Timeline Background

Competition Timeline

Mark these important dates on your calendar to stay on track throughout the competition

Phase 1

Registration Opens

To be announced

Students from participating colleges can register for the challenge. Form teams with two registered students (at least one must be a Meghalaya domicile).

Registration Period
Phase 2

Case Study Submission

To be announced

Choose from the pre-announced case study topics. Submit your pitch as a presentation, video, or PDF document within the allotted round duration.

Submission Window
Phase 3

Evaluation Rounds

To be announced

Submissions will be reviewed based on creativity, feasibility, sustainability, and impact. Submissions that meet the criteria will advance to the next round.

Judging Process
Phase 4

Grand Finale

To be announced

Top teams present their final business plans before an esteemed panel of judges. Winners are celebrated with cash prizes, mentorship, and potential incubation support.

Final Presentation

Case Studies

Download and review the official case studies for this year's competition. Click on a case study to view the PDF.

Animal Husbandry
Examines livestock breeding, rearing, and processing challenges—including import reliance and infrastructure gaps—and stresses the need for modern veterinary services.
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Sericulture and Weaving
Highlights traditional Eri silk production, addressing issues in silkworm rearing, cocoon processing, and marketing while exploring upscale weaving opportunities.
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Sports and Wellness
Reviews the state’s sports ecosystem, focusing on grassroots football development, infrastructure needs, talent retention, and opportunities in sports marketing.
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Consumer Packaged Goods
Explores challenges in raw material production, processing, packaging, and distribution in the local CPG industry, and outlines strategies to boost branding and market reach.
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Agriculture
Analyzes the agrarian landscape marked by low productivity and fragmented practices, while proposing digital integration, sustainable methods, and improved logistics.
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Tourism
Showcases Meghalaya’s rich natural and cultural heritage, detailing tourism challenges and opportunities in eco-tourism, adventure travel, and community-led hospitality.
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Drug Abuse Prevention
Highlights proactive measures in Meghalaya combating drug abuse, including prevention campaigns, rehabilitation programs, youth engagement, and law enforcement strategies strengthening community health and safety.
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Traffic Management
Showcases Meghalaya’s urban mobility challenges and solutions, exploring congestion causes, innovative transport initiatives, and government-led efforts to ensure smooth, sustainable traffic flow.
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Waste Management
Details Meghalaya’s efforts to tackle waste through improved collection, recycling programs, community awareness, and sustainable disposal practices shaping cleaner towns and villages.
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Workshops

Explore our previous workshops and events that have helped shape the entrepreneurial landscape

Union Christian College
Aug 29, 20259 Media

Union Christian College

Workshop on Entrepreneurship

Tura Government College
Aug 26, 2025

Tura Government College

Online Workshop on Entrepreneurship

Tura Christian College
Aug 18, 20254 Media

Tura Christian College

Online workshop on Entrepreneurship

Jaintia Eastern College
May 19, 202520 Media

Jaintia Eastern College

Workshop on Entrepreneurship

St.Edmund's College
May 18, 20254 Media

St.Edmund's College

Workshop on Entrepreneurship

St. Mary
May 17, 20253 Media

St. Mary

Workshop on Entrepreneurship

May 16, 202518 Media

MIT

Workshop on Entrepreneurship

Synod College
May 15, 202516 Media

Synod College

Workshop on Entrepreneurship

Ïaikyntiew College
May 14, 202520 Media

Ïaikyntiew College

Workshop on Entrepreneurship

Mairang College
May 13, 202514 Media

Mairang College

Workshop on Entrepreneurship

MLCU
May 12, 202517 Media

MLCU

Workshop on Entrepreneurship

St Anthony
May 11, 202511 Media

St Anthony

Workshop on Entrepreneurship

Total Prize Pool: ₹8,00,000

Win incredible rewards that will boost your career and provide recognition in the business world

1st Runner-Up

₹75,000

A huge prize along with valuable networking opportunities.

Winner

₹1,00,000

The grand champion receives cash and mentorship.

2nd Runner-Up

₹50,000

Great recognition and mentorship from top entrepreneurs.

Grand Finalists

A major milestone with cash and career growth opportunities.

₹2,25,000

Additional Prize Categories

State Finalists

Recognized among the best with financial support.

5 Teams

₹1,25,000

₹25K per team

Regional Round

Get rewarded for making it to the regional round.

12 Teams

₹1,20,000

₹15K per team

Wildcard Teams

A second chance with a cash reward for wildcard entries.

10 Teams

₹30,000

₹3K per team

Campus Winners

Recognized at the campus level with financial rewards.

40 Teams

₹3,00,000

₹7.5K per team

Competition Guidelines

Eligibility Criteria

Who can participate?

  • College Enrollment: Only college students enrolled in one of the participating institutions are eligible.
  • Team Formation: Each team must consist of exactly 2 members. Note: At least one member must be a domicile of Meghalaya.
  • Registration: All teams must complete online registration via the designated portal before the final registration deadline.
  • Academic Level: The competition is open to both undergraduate and postgraduate students.
  • Proof of Enrollment: Participants are required to submit proof of current enrollment in their institution by submitting their college ID number.
  • Domicile Verification: For domicile students, you have to provide a valid ID (ADHAAR, Voter's ID, etc) during registration to prove domicile status.

Rules & Regulations

What you need to know?

  • Submission Window: Each round's submissions must be made within the specified time period (dates to be announced).
  • Submission Format: Teams must submit their submissions in one of the approved formats: presentation, video, or PDF document.
  • Original Work: All submissions must be the original work of the team. Plagiarism or unauthorized content will result in disqualification.
  • Evaluation Criteria: Submissions will be judged based on innovation, feasibility, sustainability, market potential, and presentation quality.
  • Final Decisions: The judges' decisions are final. Any disputes or discrepancies will be resolved by the organizing committee.
  • Updates: Participants should regularly check the portal for any competition updates or changes in guidelines and deadlines.

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to common questions about the competition. If you have more queries, feel free to contact us!

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Competition Highlights

Expert-led Workshops
Learn from industry leaders and IIM Shillong faculty
Pitch Your Business Plan
Present to top investors and mentors
Connect with Peers & Leaders
Build your entrepreneurial network