1st NLIU–CFMRS Investment Challenge, 2026
1st NLIU–CFMRS Investment Challenge, 2026
Tagline: Dive In, Pitch Smart, Win Big
Dates: 4–5 April 2026
Mode: Offline (In-person)
Venue: National Law Institute University (NLIU), Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
About the Organisers
National Law Institute University (NLIU), Bhopal
Established in 1997, NLIU is one of India’s premier National Law Universities, widely recognised for academic excellence in legal education, policy, and research.
Centre for Financial Markets and Regulatory Systems (CFMRS)
CFMRS is an academic and research centre of NLIU dedicated to financial governance, capital markets regulation, investor protection, and regulatory policy.
Concept and Objectives
The Capital Tank is a first-of-its-kind interdisciplinary investment challenge inspired by the Shark Tank model. The competition is designed to bridge the gap between theoretical learning and real-world financial and legal practice.
The event aims to:
Build financial and investment literacy
Promote entrepreneurial and strategic thinking
Develop understanding of valuation, funding structures, and compliance
Integrate law, finance, and public policy into a single competitive framework
Structure of the Competition
The event is conducted over two days.
Day 1 – Learning & Training Sessions
Participants undergo structured, interactive learning sessions led by professionals from finance and corporate law.
Key areas covered include:
Startup funding stages (Seed, Series A–C, IPOs)
Legal documentation and compliance (term sheets, due diligence, SEBI regulations, Companies Act)
Valuation principles and financial modelling
Day 2 – The Capital Tank (Investment Simulation)
Participants act as founders of fictional startups and pitch their ventures before a panel of judges (“Sharks”).
Each team receives a detailed Case File containing:
Financial statements
Equity offered
Risk factors
Business projections
Teams must:
Propose a funding strategy
Justify valuation
Negotiate equity
Defend their pitch under expert scrutiny
Judges include corporate lawyers, investors, financial professionals, and academic experts.
Eligibility and Team Composition
Who may apply:
Undergraduate, Postgraduate, and Doctoral students
Academicians, scholars, researchers
Legal, financial and policy professionals
Consultants and practitioners
Team size:
Individual participants or teams of up to three members
Selection:
Shortlisting based on Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Registration Details
Fee: ₹8,000 per team
The fee includes:
Conference participation
Study and course materials
Certificates
Food and conference kits
Registration Process:
1. Submit the Google Form before the deadline
2. Shortlisting result within one week
3. Selected teams complete final registration and payment
Important Dates
Stage Date
Registration Opens 15 December 2025
Registration Closes 20 February 2026
Study Material Release 1 March 2026
PPT & Pitch Submission 25 March 2026
Event Dates 4–5 April 2026
Submission Requirements
Selected teams must submit by 25 March 2026:
PowerPoint Presentation
Written Capital Demand Pitch
Contact Information
Email: cfmrs@nliu.ac.in
Student Convenors:
Sakshi Sharma — +91 84619 26245
Aditi Srivastava — +91 93112 91900
Faculty Chairperson:
Dr. Krati Rajoria
