Opportunity brief
All you need to know About Ventura Ventura is DYPCOE Akurdi's flagship annual entrepreneurship summit a celebration of bold ideas, hosted by the E-Cell and Incubation & Innovation Cell. Spread across three exciting days (28–30 September 2026), it brings together 100+ inspiring startup pitches, passionate investors, insightful speaker sessions, fun activities and a vibrant startup fare creating a space where startups, investors, and academia come together to spark innovation and celebrate entrepreneurial spirit.
The summit features an energetic inaugural ceremony, dynamic pitching sessions, speaker talks open to all, an engaging startup fare, and a thrilling grand finale where the top 10 startups take the stage for a shot at the win. Whether you're pitching, watching, or networking, Ventura is where great ideas find their audience.
Participation Guidelines
- Keep your presentation within the time limit — it helps you make the strongest impression.
- Bring your own original ideas and materials — authenticity is what makes a pitch stand out.
- Register individually through Unstop before the deadline to secure your spot.
- Bring your best professional energy — good conduct reflects well on you and your team.
- Pitches will be judged on clarity, originality, feasibility, and presentation quality — so let your creativity shine!
Rules
- Open to everyone, regardless of any age (UG/PG) and startups from recognized institutions are all welcome.
- Come solo or bring your team (team size as per event guidelines).
- Register on Unstop before the deadline to lock in your participation.
- Each participant can represent one team per competition.
- Follow the time and format guidelines for each event to make the most of your slot.
- Original work only let your ideas be genuinely yours.
- Carry a valid ID for smooth entry.
- A spirit of discipline and professionalism helps everyone have a great experience.
- The jury/investors decisions are final, ensuring fair play for all.
Legal
- Organizers will do their best to ensure smooth operations, though they aren't liable for issues beyond their reasonable control.
- Your personal data is safe with us and will only be used for event-related purposes, including the promotional use described below.
- We encourage you to share what's needed to make a great pitch, while keeping in mind that full confidentiality of ideas can't be guaranteed.
- You keep full ownership of your ideas we simply ask for a limited, royalty-free license to showcase your work in event promotions.
- By registering, you're joining the Ventura community and agreeing to our shared rules and committee decisions.
- We may occasionally need to make changes to event details, and we'll do our best to keep you informed.
Any disputes will be handled under Indian law, with Pune jurisdiction.
We can't wait to see the ideas you bring to Ventura 2026!