RDG SHARK POOL

SEASON 1

Student Entrepreneurship Program • Where Young Innovators Meet Real Investors • 4 Systematic Rounds • Live Pitches • Real Opportunities • Media Coverage

🎯 4 Screening Rounds
👥 10 Finalist Teams
🏆 5 Award Categories
💯 100 Total Points

EXPERIENCE THE REVOLUTION

A multi-dimensional entrepreneurial experience

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Live Pitching

Present to real sharks

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Media Coverage

TV, Radio & Social Media

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Real Investments

Get funded by entrepreneurs

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Professional Setup

LED screens, lighting, sound

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Skill Building

Leadership & public speaking

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Networking

Connect with industry leaders

WHAT IS SHARK POOL?

A revolutionary platform for student entrepreneurs

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Historic Initiative

The first school in India to organize a Shark Pool-style event with professional screening, real investors, and live investments.

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Real-World Exposure

Students pitch to actual top entrepreneurs and business leaders, gaining invaluable experience and potential funding for their ideas.

Multi-Round Excellence

Unlike typical 1-2 round events, our 4-round systematic approach ensures only the best ideas reach the finale stage.

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Professional Platform

Complete with sponsorships, media coverage, public audience, and professional stage setup - this is not just a school event.

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Skill Development

Build leadership, public speaking, business planning, and teamwork skills through hands-on entrepreneurial experience.

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Legacy Building

Creating an annual flagship event that will put your School on the national map for innovation and entrepreneurship.

THE 4 ROUNDS

Progressive filtering to identify the best ideas

01

Project Synopsis Submission & Registration

  • Teams submit via Website
  • Project title, problem, solution overview (300 words)
  • Target market identification
  • Top 50% advance to Round 2
  • Participants receive Online Certificate
02

Detailed Concept Submission

  • 1000-word detailed concept note required
  • Photos/images of prototype or model
  • 2-3 minute video pitch explanation
  • Market analysis and revenue plan
  • Top 50 teams selected for Round 3
  • Certificate of Recognition awarded
  • Round 2 Registration via website
03

Auditorium Pitch Round

  • Live pitches at RDG School Auditorium
  • 5-6 minute pitch + 4-5 minute Q&A
  • 50 teams present to Screening Panel
  • Top 10 teams advance to Grand Finale
  • On-Stage Pitching Certificate awarded
04

Grand Finale

  • 10 finalist teams pitch to real Sharks
  • 6 min pitch + 3 min Q&A + 1 min decision
  • Professional stage with LED screens, lighting
  • Live media coverage and networking
  • Real investment opportunities
  • Final round will be conducted at Smt. RDG College, Akola

FINALE DAY SCHEDULE

A power-packed event

🎉 Opening Ceremony

Welcome address and Sharks introduction

09:20 - 01:00

🎯 25 Team Pitches

10 minutes per team including Q&A

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01:00 - 01:15

💬 Sharks' Panel Discussion

Insights and entrepreneurship talk

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01:15 - 01:30

🗳️ Deliberation & Voting

Sharks decide + Audience voting

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01:30 - 02:00

🏆 Results & Awards

Winners announced across 5 categories

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02:00 - 02:30

📸 Networking Session

Photos, media interviews, connections

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AWARDS & RECOGNITION

5 prestigious award categories

Best Business Idea

Most Practical Startup

Best Social Impact Project

Best Presentation

People's Choice Award

JUDGING CRITERIA

Total 100 marks across 5 categories

💡 20

Creativity & Innovation

⚙️ 20

Feasibility

📊 20

Market Potential

🎤 20

Presentation Skills

💼 20

Business Planning

ORGANIZING COMMITTEE

Student leaders making history

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Swayam Dhawale

Class 10 • Team Head

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Janmejay Pandao

Class 10

👨‍💻

Tejas Sanklecha

Class 10

👨‍🔬

Anubhav Dongre

Class 10

👨‍🚀

Rishabh Murarka

Class 9

👨‍🏫

Yatharth Barsakhle

Class 8

👩‍🎓

Ananya Deshmukh

Class 9

👩‍🎓

Aayushi Damodar

Class 9

👩‍🎓

Yashvi Sanghavi

Class 8

👩‍🎓

Riddhima Tathe

Class 8

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Ved Tiwari

Alumni

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Gunjan Bhattad

Alumni

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Partner with India's first school-level entrepreneurship championship

WHY THIS EVENT MATTERS

Creating history in student entrepreneurship

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School Level Program

A Shark Pool with multiple professional rounds, real investors, and public audience.

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4-Round Quality Control

Unlike typical 1-2 round events, our systematic filtering ensures only the best ideas reach finals, attracting serious entrepreneurs.

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Media Attention

This unique initiative will attract newspapers, TV, radio, and social media coverage across the nation.

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Industry Connections

Direct access to top business leaders and entrepreneurs who can mentor and invest in student ideas.

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Professional Setup

Full-scale production with LED screens, professional lighting, sound systems, and live streaming.

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Annual Legacy

Creating a flagship event that will grow year after year, putting RDG on the national innovation map.

BENEFITS FROM RDG SHARK POOL

A transformative opportunity for you

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National Recognition

First school in India to host such a professional entrepreneurship event

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Media Coverage

Massive visibility from newspapers, TV and social platforms

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Enhanced Prestige

Strong reputation among parents, alumni and educational community

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Industry Networks

Direct connections with top business leaders and entrepreneurs

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Student Development

Builds leadership, business thinking and public speaking skills

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Talent Attraction

Draws more talented students seeking innovative education

READY TO MAKE HISTORY?

Join us in creating India's most prestigious school-level entrepreneurship event