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UpStart
Offered by E-Cell, IIT Kanpur
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Overview
A national pitching competition and business-model incubator run by E-Cell IIT Kanpur, with regional rounds across Indian cities feeding into on-spot funding, incubation, and networking opportunities. The 2026 edition launched in August 2026 with regional rounds continuing through the end of the year, including an upcoming Mumbai chapter. Open to early-stage founders broadly; not confirmed as restricted to currently enrolled students.
Eligibility
- Early-stage startups and founders; participation is open broadly, not confirmed as student-exclusive
Funding Purpose
Prize pool of up to Rs 18 lakh, plus on-spot funding, incubation, and networking for top teams.
Application Process
Apply via the official registration form ahead of each regional round.
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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.