Opportunity brief
Eureka! Pitching Competition 2026
Have a startup idea worth building? This is your chance to pitch it.
Eureka! Pitching Competition 2026, hosted by JIC, JECRC, brings together student entrepreneurs, aspiring founders, and innovators to showcase their startup ideas before an expert judging panel.
What to Expect
- Get certified and recognized by IIT Bombay - Access to 150+ startup founders and mentors - Access to JIC's exclusive network of 100+ startup founders - Priority invitations to JIC networking meetups, investment drives, and other events - Pitch Your Venture: Present your problem, solution, market potential, business model, growth prospects, and impact - Get Expert Feedback: Receive valuable insights from mentors to strengthen your venture
Competition Structure
Pitch Submission: 21 August 2026 | Online
Demo Pitch: 23 August 2026 | Online
Final Pitch & Valedictory: 24 August 2026 | Online / Offline
Final Pitch Venue: JIC Co-Working Space, JECRC Foundation, Jaipur
Note: Participants from outside Jaipur can participate in the Final Pitch online.
Zonal Round Opportunity
The Top 3 teams will have their pitch decks forwarded to E-Cell IIT Bombay for the Zonal Round.
This gives the top-performing teams an opportunity to take their startup ideas to the next level and compete on a broader platform.
Eligibility
- Participants from any college/institution - Individual or team participation - Students and aspiring entrepreneurs
Important Eureka! Registration
Eureka! registration is mandatory for participation.
Eureka! Website: https://www.ecell.in/eureka/
NEC Referral ID: NEC2626611
Participants must register using the above referral ID and submit proof of registration as required.
Prize
Prize Pool: Up to ₹10,000
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Think. Pitch. Innovate. Build.