About the Competition: PITCH2EUREKA! 2026 | ABESIT Startup Pitching Competition is a startup pitching competition organised by E-Cell ABESIT under the National Entrepreneurship Challenge (NEC) 2026 by E-Cell IIT Bombay. The competition provides a platform for aspiring entrepreneurs, student innovators, and early-stage startups to present their business ideas before an experienced jury, receive expert feedback, and gain exposure within the startup ecosystem. Participants will pitch their startup or innovative business idea before a distinguished panel of founders, entrepreneurs, mentors, and industry experts. The competition will be conducted through an Online Screening Round followed by an Offline Pitching Round for shortlisted teams. In the final round, each team will get 2 minutes to pitch, followed by 3 minutes for jury interaction and Q&A. Participants will have the opportunity to showcase their problem statement, solution, innovation, business potential, and scalability while receiving valuable insights and feedback from experienced professionals.
Eligibility: Student entrepreneurs Early-stage startups Idea-stage founders College startup teams Individual innovators Undergraduate students Postgraduate students Young entrepreneurs from any institution
Minimum: 1
Member Maximum: 7
Round 1: Online Screening Round Participants are required to submit: Startup/Idea Title Problem Statement Proposed Solution Team Details Pitch Deck The submissions will be evaluated based on innovation, feasibility, impact, scalability, and market potential. Selected teams will be shortlisted for the Offline Pitching Round.
Round 2: Offline Pitching Competition 25 August 2026 ABES Institute of Technology, Ghaziabad Each shortlisted team will receive: 2 Minutes — Startup Pitch 3 Minutes — Jury Interaction & Q&A Participants will present their startup idea, business opportunity, and future vision before the jury panel.
Evaluation Criteria: Problem Identification Innovation Market Opportunity Business Model Scalability Team Capability Financial Viability Presentation
Skills Rules: Participants must provide accurate registration details. All pitches must be original and owned by the presenting team. Teams can have a minimum of 1 and a maximum of 7 members. Participants must adhere to the event schedule and presentation time limits. Any violation of competition guidelines may result in disqualification. The decision of the jury will be final and binding. Organizers reserve the right to modify the schedule, evaluation process, or competition structure if required.
Benefits: Expert feedback from startup founders, mentors, and industry experts. Networking opportunities with the startup ecosystem. Enhanced pitching and presentation skills. Recognition certificates for eligible participants. Exposure to innovation and entrepreneurship opportunities. Opportunity to showcase ideas before experienced professionals. Think. Pitch. Innovate. Build.
Venue
ABES INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
Ghaziabad, India