Eureka! PitchingCompetition 2026
Pitch your startup to a real jury, demo it at the Innovation Expo, and fast-track to the Eureka! Zonal round.
- 20+
- startups pitching
- 100+
- founders on floor
- 4–6
- jury experts
- 8 hrs
- full-day event
E-Cell SCSVMV · Yukti Innovators
Official campus round
Registrations close
Team registrations close 18 August 2026 · Eureka! referral by 20 August 2026
The event
What is Eureka!?
The flagship startup pitching initiative of E-Cell IIT Bombay. Our campus round gives founders and idea-stage teams a real jury, real feedback, and a shot at the national stage.
Pitch to a real jury
Six minutes on stage, three minutes of Q&A with founders and mentors.
Innovation Expo
Demo your product at the showcase and win the audience-voted People's Choice award.
Fast-track to Zonals
Top teams go straight to Eureka! Zonal evaluation — Delhi, Bengaluru, Mumbai.
What you get
Everything a founder needs on event day
Founder kit & ID
ID card, lanyard, startup badge, welcome kit and certificate.
Full-day food
Morning tea, lunch and evening tea for every member.
Awards
Best Startup, two runners-up and the People's Choice award.
Zonal eligibility
Register with our NEC referral ID and stay in the running.
How to enter
Four steps to the stage
- 1
Register your team here
Up to 4 members, one short idea summary. Closes 18 August 2026.
- 2
Register on the Eureka! portal
ecell.in/eureka with our NEC referral ID, before 20 August 2026 — mandatory for Zonals.
- 3
Add your Eureka! Team ID
Paste the Team ID you receive into our form to link the two.
- 4
Get shortlisted and pitch
Entry passes, an Expo space and the founder kit await on event day.
Video walkthrough is on its way.
Until then, follow the written steps below — they cover the entire Eureka! registration.
Full walkthrough of registering on the Eureka! portal — written steps here.
Event day
21 August 2026
SCSVMV Central Library — Ground Floor · 8:00 AM – 4:15 PM. Draft schedule — the final version will be announced before the event.
| 8:00 AM | Check-in, welcome kit distribution |
|---|---|
| 8:30 AM | Opening ceremony & introductions |
| 9:15 AM | Morning tea |
| 9:30 AM | Startup pitching + jury Q&A — Main Stage |
| 12:30 PM | Lunch |
| 1:30 PM | Startup Showcase / Innovation Expo |
| 2:30 PM | Jury deliberation · People's Choice voting |
| 3:15 PM | Winner announcement & prize distribution |
| 3:45 PM | Group photo, certificates & vote of thanks |
Roadmap
Key dates
Now
Team and audience registrations are open — online and at our campus desk.
18 August 2026
Team registrations close on our portal.
20 August 2026
Deadline to register on ecell.in/eureka with our NEC referral ID.
21 August 2026 — event day
Pitches, Innovation Expo, awards and felicitation at the SCSVMV Central Library — Ground Floor.
After the event
Top 3 pitch decks go to E-Cell IIT Bombay for the Zonal rounds.
Questions
FAQ
Who can participate?
Students with startup ideas and early startups — SCSVMV students and alumni, plus teams from nearby colleges subject to capacity.
What team size is allowed?
1 to 4 members. The first member you list is the team leader and our point of contact.
Is there a registration fee?
A nominal flat fee per team (covering up to 4 members) applies — the amount will be announced on our official channels. It covers the founder kit, ID cards, certificates and full-day food.
Is the event T-shirt included?
The custom Eureka! SCSVMV T-shirt is an optional add-on ordered separately. We collect sizes during registration in case your team opts in.
What is the Eureka! Team ID and why do you need it?
When you register at ecell.in/eureka you receive a Team ID. Registering there with our NEC referral ID before the deadline keeps you eligible for the Zonal round — the ID lets us confirm it.
Can I attend without pitching?
Yes — grab an audience pass, explore the Innovation Expo, vote for the People's Choice award and watch the winners announced live.