LivingLab 2026 at Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Bombay

Opportunity brief

LivingLab 2026 | E-Summit IIT Bombay

LivingLab 2026 is a specialised showcase within the Startup Expo at E-Summit IIT Bombay, organised by the Entrepreneurship Cell, IIT Bombay.
Dedicated to innovative, research-driven and product-based startups, LivingLab provides a platform for startups with a working prototype or market-ready product to showcase their innovations to a large and diverse audience.
With access to 50,000+ attendees, including industry professionals, potential customers, investors and ecosystem leaders, LivingLab offers startups an opportunity to demonstrate their products, gain real-world feedback, explore investment opportunities and validate their products in a dynamic market.
LivingLab bridges the gap between groundbreaking innovation and real-world adoption.

Who Can Apply?

LivingLab is exclusively designed for product-based startups.
Eligible applicants should:
Be a product-based startup developing an innovative solution.
Have a working prototype or a market-ready product.
Have a product that can be demonstrated or showcased at the event.
Be interested in industry validation, customer discovery, investor exposure and product-market insights.
Research-driven and technology-focused startups with tangible products are encouraged to apply.

What Does LivingLab Offer?

Selected startups will get an opportunity to:
Industry Validation: Showcase products to industry professionals and relevant stakeholders.
Customer Discovery: Interact with potential customers and understand their needs.
Investor Exposure: Explore investment opportunities and connect with investors.
Product-Market Insights: Gather feedback and insights to improve product positioning and market readiness.
Networking: Connect with entrepreneurs, industry leaders, investors and professionals.

What Does a LivingLab Stall Include?

Participating startups will receive:
A 6 ft × 6 ft canopy stall (customisable dimensions).
2 chairs and 1 table.
Light and electricity socket.
Incubator and VC mentorship access.
Mention in the E-Summit registration kit expo pamphlet.
Exclusive interaction opportunities in the Investor's Arena through confirmed booked slots.
Invitation to networking snacks.
Interaction with domain investors and professors of IIT Bombay.
Opportunity for visits by E-Summit speakers.
Startup logo, link and profile featured on the LivingLab website as part of E-Summit.

Register: Submit your application through the LivingLab registration portal.
Share Startup Details: Provide information about your startup, product, innovation and current stage of development.
Application Review: Applications will be reviewed based on product relevance, innovation and readiness for demonstration.
Selection & Confirmation: Selected startups will be contacted with further participation details.
Showcase at LivingLab: Participate in the Startup Expo at E-Summit IIT Bombay and showcase your product to the ecosystem.

LivingLab is exclusively for product-based startups.
Applicants must have a working prototype or a market-ready product.
The product showcased should be the startup's own innovation or product.
Selected startups are expected to provide accurate information about their startup and product