Eureka!
Offered by E-Cell, IIT Bombay
Overview
Widely described as Asia's largest student business-model competition, run by E-Cell IIT Bombay (29th edition in 2026). A four-round format: online questionnaire, zonal offline evaluation, VC jury pitch, and a final live pitch at IIT Bombay. Open to founders at any stage, from idea to early revenue, not limited to currently enrolled students. The 2026 cycle's registration deadline has passed; the competition runs annually.
Eligibility
- Open to participants across India building or planning a startup, at any stage from idea to early revenue
- Teams of 1 to 7
- Registered or incorporated startups also eligible
Funding Purpose
Over Rs 27 lakh in equity-free prizes across the top 16 teams, plus access to 300+ mentors, 50+ VCs, and 45+ incubators, and sponsored trips abroad for top teams including a Y Combinator pitch opportunity.
Application Process
Register via the official E-Cell IIT Bombay site; the 2026 cycle's deadline has passed.
How to Apply
- 1Click "Apply Now" above and submit your application directly on the official page.
- 2The offering organisation screens applications against its own eligibility criteria.
- 3Shortlisted applicants may be invited to a pitch or interview round.
- 4The final decision rests solely with the offering organisation.
- 5There is no guarantee of funding at any stage.
Before You Apply
- ZeedFund is an independent tracker, not the offering organisation or a funding body.
- Verify current eligibility, funding amount, and deadline on the official page before applying. Details can change after we last verified them.
- Once you apply, all follow-up (screening updates, interview or pitch invites, and the final decision) comes directly from the facilitator, incubator, or investor, never from ZeedFund. Check their application portal or email yourself for status updates; we won't have visibility into it.