Coop Pitch 2024

Creating Democratically Owned Businesses for a Better Tomorrow

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Last Date to Register - 25th August 2024

16-18th October 2024

Venue: Indian Institute Of Management–Kozhikode (IIM–K), Kerala, India

Let’s team up and collaborate!

Join the exciting challenge to build the business enterprise of the future – democratically owned platforms for human sustainability. From agriculture to palliative care and platform cooperatives explore the limitless possibilities that cooperative startups and collectives offer!

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About Coop Pitch

Get ready for an exciting journey with Coop Pitch! Hosted by ICA Domus Trust (IDT) and Uralungal Labour Contract Co-operative Society Ltd. (ULCCS) as part of the cooperative’s centenary conference and celebrations, the Coop Pitch initiative is all about igniting cooperative entrepreneurship among lively changemakers like you.

Selected top 50 teams will come together at the scenic IIM-K campus on the quaint, idyllic hills of Kozhikode for battle of brains and mettle. Work with diverse mentors and technical experts from across India and abroad in an environment of creativity which smells like team spirit. 

Bring along your out of the box ideas, your grit and your camaraderie!

Join us to brainstorm, collaborate, and compete with pitch high-impact solutions for real-world challenges. Discover how cooperatives are making human lives better and experience firsthand the power of values-based, collective action.

Introducing Coop Pitch 2024

Innovative ideas from previous Coop Pitches

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Muda Mudi Coop is a worker cooperative based in East Java, Indonesia engaged in various services such as website creation, social media optimization, branding and IT system software provider services. Its coop pitch was to establish a unit which aims to become one of the biggest manufacturer of wood pallet in Southeast Asia. It has a patented wood pallet formula developed using sugarcane and coconut shell waste. Armed with a mission to reduce the consumption of coal and benefit a larger section of society in the alternate fuel market, Muda Mudi Coop is a young enterprise establishing a network of small manufacturers of wood pallets.

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Hemp-based sanitary products: The team behind Himalayan Hemp Cooperative won the second prize at the Coop Pitch in APCYS 3.0 and is a socio-ecological community of artisans, farmers and innovators who are working on preserving the indigenous variety of cannabis and hemp plants and community practices associated with the plant in the Himalayas. They had also produced the world’s first cannabis hemp fibre-based reusable sanitary pads and India’s only N95 hemp mask.

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Lamac Multi-Purpose Cooperative’s Coop Youth Planet from Cebu, the Philippines pitched about the CocoCycle idea, offering a comprehensive and innovative approach to the coconut industry. It combines multiple elements such as fair-trade practices, waste-to-energy initiatives, and the development of value-added products. CocoCycle  aims to become a leading provider of sustainable coconut-based products, driving positive social impact to achieve financial success while positively influencing the lives of coconut farming communities and minimizing its ecological footprint.

About the Organisers

The Coop Pitch 2024 event is sponsored by the Uralungal Labour Contract Co-operative Society Ltd. (ULCCS) a visionary cooperative enterprise established over 100 years ago in Vadakara in Kerala, India as part of their centenary celebrations and conference along with the ICA Domus Trust.

Partners

Coop Pitch Offers

Inspiration

Hear from young cooperators and learn from successful cooperative models.

Engagement

Participate in dynamic discussions and workshops.

Networking

Connect with like-minded peers and mentors.

Innovation

Develop and showcase your ideas for youth-led cooperative projects.

Grant Money

Cash prizes worth
Rs. 1 lakh
1st Prize – Rs. 50,000
2nd Prize – Rs. 30,000
3rd Prize – Rs. 20,000
This is your chance to make a difference, learn, and be part of a movement that’s shaping a better future. Don’t miss out—let’s create something amazing together!

Eligibility Criteria

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Innovative Idea

Your project must present a fresh, innovative solution with high social impact potential.

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Team Composition

Teams must consist of 2 to 5 members, encouraging collaborative effort and diverse skill sets.

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Embodiment of Cooperative Principles

The project must incorporate cooperative principles and emphasize collectivisation, demonstrating a commitment to values-based and community-focused approaches.

Evaluation Criteria

The submitted pitches will be evaluated on the basis on the following :
  • Business model and timeline
  • Simplicity of cooperative enterprise model
  • Structuring and management of members & staff
  • Growth goals (after 1 year)
  • Embodiment of Cooperative principles
  • Team and mentor evaluation

Programme

Schedule​

3 days 2 nights
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  • Day 1 - 16 October 2024


  • Day 2 - 17 October 2024


  • Day 3 - 18 October 2024



Mentors & Speakers

Dhanaj Krishna

Mentor
Innovation Policy Expert, former Head (Accelerator Programmes), Kerala Startup Mission and former Consultant, Social Alpha - Foundation for Innovation and Social Entrepreneurship and at Grant Thornton Consulting

Ms. Heira Hardiyanti

Mentor
Co-founder & Director,MyCooClass Cooperative & Faculty IKOPIN University, Indonesia

Ms. Arundhati Krishna

Speaker & Mentor
Program Manager, TinkerHub Foundation

Mr. Nadeem Ahmed

Mentor
ScaleUp Village - CEO

Mr. Bharath Nair

Mentor
Co-founder & Head of Delivery at Webohash Technologies Pvt Ltd & CEO at Centre for Development Initiatives

Mr. Jaseel CK

Speaker & Mentor
Co-founder & Innovation Lead at The Ignite Foundation

Mr. Mehar Moosa

Mentor
Co-Founder & CEO, TinkerHub Foundation

Dr. Sagar Kisan Wadkar

Mentor
Adviser (Research & Study), National Cooperative Resource Centre (NCRC), National Cooperative Union of India (NCUI)

Dr. Lakshmi A. J.

Mentor
Assistant Professor, Department of Commerce, Sree Narayana College, University of Kerala

Mr. Mohit Dave

Mentor

Ms. Nidhi Sudhan

Mentor

Mr. Lazim Aslam

Mentor

Ca. Prakruti Upadhyay

Mentor

Mr. Jaseel Muhammed

Mentor

Mr. Anurag Dang

Mentor

Mr. Prakash Mathew

Mentor

Mr. Pranav Prabhu

Mentor

About the Venue and Location

COOP Pitch 2024 at the Indian Institute of Management, Kozhikode : Explore Kerala with Us

 

Discover Kerala, a global tourist destination better known as ‘God’s Own Country’ and Kozhikode city, the food paradise of Kerala during Coop Pitch 2024 organised at the Indian Institute of Management – Kozhikode (IIM-K).


Experience tranquil backwaters, lush landscapes, and pristine beaches. Immerse yourself in vibrant cultural traditions, from Kathakali dance to flavorful cuisine. Kerala’s unique blend of natural beauty and rich heritage awaits you.

Frequently Asked Questions

Teams must consist of 2 to 5 members.

Both early-stage ideas and existing cooperative projects looking to implement innovative cooperative business solutions are eligible.

The focus themes for Coop Pitch 2024 are :
  1. Agri-tech and safe food
  2. Care Economy and Social Sector
  3. Platform Cooperatives
  4. Sustainability & Green economy
  5. Education and skills
We also encourage out of the box ideas, business process innovations and solutions based on collectives and cooperatives from other domains.
Projects must address social-impact solutions relevant to the region and the Global South, for instance specific areas that contribute to sustainable development, community health, education, environmental conservation, or economic empowerment.

Open to participants from the following countries in South Asia : India, Nepal,Bhutan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Maldives who have innovative cooperative business ideas with a focus on replicable, glocal solutions.

Teams must commit to participating in all phases of the competition, including pre-event workshops, the pitching event, and post-event mentorship programs.

All submissions and presentations must be in English.


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ICA Domus Trust,
No.9, Aradhana Enclave,
Sector 13,
Ramakrishna Puram,
New Delhi,
Delhi 110066

Mail:
coop.pitch@idt.coop

Website:
www.idt.coop

16-18th October 2024

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