Social Transformer

    VIT Business School

    100 (Per Ticket)
    *excluding GST

    Social Transformers is a three-round B-Plan competition where teams of 2–3 members develop and pitch business ideas that address genuine social problems. After an online submission and shortlisting process, selected teams compete in an offline finale featuring an elevator pitch, a surprise crisis challenge, and a final business plan presentation. The event tests social impact, business viability, creativity, adaptability, and strategic thinking.

    VENUE

    PRP 759

    PARTICIPANTS

    2-3 Members

    DATE

    18 Sep

    SLOTS

    Social Transformers is a three-round B-Plan competition that challenges participants to build commercially viable ventures that address genuine social problems. The event evaluates not just the idea, but also its clarity, adaptability, social impact, business potential, and execution. The competition begins with an online submission stage, where teams of 2–3 members submit a written business pitch outlining the social problem, proposed solution, and preliminary business model. Round 1 – Elevator Pitch Shortlisted teams present a 2–3 minute pitch explaining the problem they aim to solve, its relevance, target beneficiaries, and their core solution. This round tests clarity, confidence, relevance, and the ability to communicate an idea effectively within a limited time. Round 2 – Crisis Curveball Teams face a sudden business crisis or constraint, such as a funding cut, supply disruption, regulatory change, or other unexpected challenge. They must quickly adapt their business model and present a revised solution. This round evaluates agility, creativity, resilience, and decision-making under pressure. Round 3 – Final Presentation Teams present their complete business plan for 5-7 minutes before the judging panel, covering the problem, solution, business model, social impact, market potential, and financial viability. The final round evaluates the overall strength, feasibility, sustainability, and scalability of the venture.

    Problem Identification & Social Relevance – 15%: Relevance and clarity of the problem. Innovation & Creativity – 15%: Originality of the proposed solution. Business Model & Market Viability – 20%: Strength and practicality of the business model. Social Impact & Sustainability – 15%: Potential for meaningful and lasting social impact. Adaptability & Crisis Response – 15%: Ability to handle unexpected challenges effectively. Financial Feasibility & Scalability – 10%: Financial practicality and growth potential. Presentation & Q&A – 10%: Clarity, confidence, and ability to defend the idea.

    1. Each team can have 2 to 3 members, and members cannot be changed after submission. 2. The business idea must be original work by the team, and copied or plagiarized ideas will be disqualified. 3. Only complete entries submitted through the official portal before the deadline will be accepted; late entries will not be reviewed. 4. Shortlisted teams must attend all three rounds in person, and missing a round without informing the organizers will lead to disqualification. 5. All results and scores decided by the judges are final and cannot be challenged.

    TBA

    Driven by Innovation |

    Anchored in Sustainability

    enquiry.gravitas@vit.ac.in

    Dr. Sudhakar N

    CONVENOR, GRAVITAS'26

    ENQUIRY.GRAVITAS@VIT.AC.IN

    2026 © VELLORE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, VELLORE

    OFFICE OF STUDENTS' WELFARE