Opportunity brief
Entrexpo 5.0 | The Ultimate Startup & Innovation Exhibition
Entrexpo 5.0 is the flagship one-day exhibition platform designed to showcase ground-breaking student ventures, early-stage startups, and innovative products/services. Present your vision, demonstrate live prototypes, pitch to investors, and gain direct market validation.
Guidelines & Team Composition
Eligibility
- Student Startups: Open to undergraduate, postgraduate, and diploma students with an active startup idea, prototype, or launched product.
- Early-Stage & Independent Entrepreneurs: Open to early-stage founders, innovators, and registered or unregistered startups looking to showcase their offerings.
- Specialization: Open to all academic domains (Engineering, Management, Design, Sciences, Arts, etc.).
Team Rules
- Team Size: 1 to 4 members per startup
- Multiple Submissions: A participant cannot be part of more than one team pitching different startups.
Event Format & Round Details
Round
Stage Name
Format
Duration / Details
Description
1
Online Pitch Deck Screening
Online Submission
Submission Closes: October 25, 2026
Screening round where teams submit a concise Pitch Deck.
2
On-Campus Startup Exhibition
In-Person Exhibition
November 2, 2026 (1-Day Event)
Shortlisted startups set up display booths to showcase products, deliver live demos, interact with visitors, and pitch to visiting VCs and investors.
Rules & Regulations
Screening & Pitch Deck Submission
- All teams must submit a Pitch Deck (in PDF format).
- Suggested 5-Slide Structure:
- Problem Statement and Proposed Solution
- Market Analysis and Target Audience
- Business Model and Revenue Generation
- Marketing and Growth Strategy
- Financial Projections and Funding Requirements
- Pitch deck submissions submitted after the deadline will not be evaluated.
Exhibition & Booth Operations
- Shortlisted teams will be allocated a standard stall on November 2, 2026.
- Teams are responsible for bringing their own prototypes, laptops, banners, and promotional merchandise (brochures, standees, flyers).
- Power outlets and basic display infrastructure will be provided. Any extra technical requirements must be requested in advance.
- Live demonstrations are strongly encouraged.
Code of Conduct & Integrity
- All submitted concepts and products must be authentic and original work of the registering team. Plagiarism or misrepresentation of intellectual property will lead to immediate disqualification.
- Participating teams must maintain decorum throughout the exhibition day and adhere to the venue guidelines.
- Direct safety hazards, flammable materials, or illegal substances are strictly prohibited inside the campus
Rewards & Opportunities
- Investor Funding & Investment: Venture Capitalists (VCs), Angel Investors, and Industry Leaders will attend the exhibition to evaluate participating startups. Exceptional startups may receive cash investment, equity funding, or subsidiary support directly from interested investors.
- Certificates: Official Participation Certificates issued by the organizing committee to all exhibiting teams.
- Networking & Ecosystem Access: Direct access to ecosystem mentors, industry experts, potential co-founders, and early adopters.
- Media Visibility: Featured spots across our official social media channels, event brochures, and media releases.
Timeline & Important Dates
- Registration Opens: October 7, 2026
- Pitch Deck Submission Deadline: October 25 2026
- Shortlist Announcement: October 26, 2026
- Exhibition Setup & Briefing: November 1, 2026 / Morning of November 2, 2026
- Main Event (Entrexpo 5.0 Exhibition): November 2, 2026