Attend: Showcase your products or services to key stakeholders. Pitch your startup’s unique value proposition to Incubators, Investors, Accelerators and VC firms. Build connections with accelerators, mentors, and incubators. Gain valuable insights through expert panel discussions. Secure funding, collaborations, and visibility in the startup ecosystem.
Startup Display Booths: Exhibit your product or service.
Networking & Matchmaking: Connect directly with VCs, accelerators, and incubators.
Expert Panel Discussions: Learn from seasoned entrepreneurs and industry veterans.
Eligibility: Open to Startups from all sectors. Startups in the prototype, launch, or revenue-generating stages are encouraged to participate. Student-led startups and aspiring entrepreneurs are strongly encouraged to apply. Whether you’re just getting started or already scaling your venture, all innovators and founders are welcome to apply.
Startup Display Booths: Interact with investors and other key players.
Networking & Matchmaking: Exclusive opportunities to connect with stakeholders.
Expert Panel Discussions: Hear from experienced entrepreneurs and mentors.
Team Composition: Teams can consist of 1-4 members. Members can be from different colleges or areas of specialization.
Round 1: Basic Details + Pitch
Deck Submission: Submit startup details and a comprehensive pitch deck. Provide your DPIIT Registration Number (if applicable).
Submission Deadline: 30th November 2026.
Shortlisting Criteria: Innovation, scalability, and market potential.
Virtual Pitching Round: Deliver a 3-minute virtual pitch followed by a 2-minute Q&A session.
Shortlisting Criteria: Clarity, presentation quality, and responsiveness. From 3rd December 2026 to 10th December 2026.
Finals: Finalists will present live at IIT Guwahati on 24th January 2027.
Highlights from Previous Years: Samarth Gudwala (Chiratae Capital) Ujjawala Darvemula (Palastree Capital) Sahil Kumrah (growX Ventures) Nava Boro (Cocreate Ventures) Fahrina Akhtara Khatun (BioNest IASST) Bula Choudhury (Guwahati Biotech Park) Rahul Narvekar (Founder & CEO, India Network) Bhanu Prakash Reddy Varla(Partner & Director - Plural Technology Pvt Ltd) Vivaswan Bhattacharya(Incuboo Ventures) Kalyanjit Hatibaruah (Angel Investor, Mumbai Angels Network) Kankan J (Project Manager, Ernst & Young) Nikhil Rajput (Executive Director, YVC Ventures) Pankaj Gogoi (Founder & CEO, Redlemon Ventures) Srinidhi Reddy(T
Venue
Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati
North Guwahati, India
Hub) Rules: All startups must submit pitch decks during registration. Only shortlisted startups will receive booth spaces. Timely adherence is critical; missing time slots will result in disqualification. Ethical practices are mandatory; violations lead to immediate disqualification.
Initial Screening: Based on pitch decks.
Virtual Pitch Round: Live virtual presentations.
Final Round: Comprehensive evaluation during the in-person event.
NOTE: Accommodation will be provided in the IIT Guwahati Campus under nominal charges. Founders will have the opportunity to engage with investors, incubators, and accelerators during a dedicated networking lunch.