BUSINESS CUP

where founders are built

MAANG Trip
$6,000 in Prizes
Students
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Step into a high-intensity competition to build and test product ideas — unlocking prizes and career opportunities

1

Build business mindset

Work closely with Zimran executives, sharpening your analytical thinking while learning how global tech businesses are launched and scaled.

2

Compete for real stakes

Pitch your solution and compete for $6,000 and a sponsored trip to a major conference hosted by one of Zimran's MAANG partners.

3

Earn your fast track

Show how you think under pressure, stand out among top participants, and unlock fast-track career opportunities at Zimran.

Who this competition is for?

*Limited spots available

Ambitious minds who enjoy solving complex problems

Talents curious about how global tech businesses are built

2nd–4th year students or master’s students

Solo participants or teams of up to three

Apply now

Ready to stand out?

Students

Ready for the challenge?

Apply & form your team

Sign up solo or bring a team of up to three participants.

DateMarch 16 - April 6

Choose your market

Select a niche and define the business idea you want to build.

DateApril 9-April 10

Craft your go-to-market

Define your customer, pricing, channels, and unit economics.

DateApril 11

Pitch your strategy

Submit your MVP demo. Top teams advance to the final pitch.

DateApril 12

Agenda

Day 1 — Enter the competition

April 9

  • 18:00-19:00 Arrive & get set
  • 19:00-19:50 Opening Ceremony + "The Culture Behind Global Tech Leaders" with Zimran Co-Founder & CTO
  • 19:50-20:20 Case Briefing with Zimran CGO & Co-Founder
  • 20:30-21:30 Meet the team / Connect with Zimran leaders, ask questions, and start building your network

Location

Orange Hall

Day 2 — Learn the framework

April 10

  • 18:00-19:00 Arrive & kick off Day 2
  • 18:45-19:25 "Market Research for Scalable Growth" with Zimran Executives
  • 19:25-20:05 "Product Thinking & Vibe Coding" with Zimran Executives
  • 20:05-20:25 Stage 2: Case Deep Dive
  • 20:20-21:00 Pizza break & networking

Location

Orange Hall

Day 3 — Refine your solution

April 11

  • 14:00-14:30 Arrive & get focused
  • 14:30-15:30 Feedback session & team alignment
  • 15:30-16:00 Coffee break
  • 16:00-19:30 Work block 1
  • 19:30-20:30 Pizza break
  • 20:30-00:00 Work block 2

Location

Blue Hall & Ballroom Left

Day 4 — Pitch for the win

April 12

  • 13:00-13:30 Arrive & get ready
  • 13:30-14:00 Final feedback session
  • 14:00-16:00 Final pitch block 1
  • 16:00-18:00 Coffee break
  • 18:00-19:00 Closing ceremony

Location

Blue Hall & Ballroom Left

Limited spots available, claim yours now!

Apply now

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