The Indian Business Model Competition – stands apart from the conventional Start-up Competition and 10-minute pitching. E-Cell IIT Kanpur strives to give our participants more than just the prize. The start-ups go through multiple rounds of screening, which are essentially brainstorming sessions at different levels, and face to face mentoring. Finalists get to develop their ideas and hone their business plans under the mentorship of a panel of mentors.
With prizes worth up to INR 18 lakhs and access to incubation, acceleration, on-spot funding, mentorship, networking, and media exposure, UpStart 2025 aims to catalyze the growth of India’s most promising startups. The event will spotlight emerging sectors including fintech, health tech,deep tech, Web3, and cybersecurity, among others. Following the city rounds, shortlisted startups will undergo a four-week intensive mentorship program led by industry veterans, equipping them with the guidance and strategies needed to scale before pitching at the finals in IIT Kanpur.
Venue: Mumbai, India
Date: December 6, 2025
For more details contact:
Mahak Garg
8815192458
Mahak Garg
8815192458
