Opportunity brief
Startup Street XI is a 24-hour entrepreneurial marathon that takes participants through the startup journey — from ideation and market validation to business planning and pitching. With expert mentors, industry speakers, networking opportunities, and a Shark Tank-style final pitch, participants get hands-on exposure to real-world entrepreneurship.
Event Timeline:
Day 1 – Kickoff & Ideation
- 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM: Registration & Check-in
- 6:00 PM – 6:30 PM: Opening Ceremony & Briefing
- 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM: Speaker Session & Q&A
- 7:30 PM – 8:00 PM: Team Formation & Networking
- 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM: Ideation & Problem Validation
- 10:00 PM – 11:00 PM: Mentor Checkpoint
- 11:00 PM – 12:00 AM: Engagement Activities
- 12:00 AM – 8:00 AM: Overnight Preparation
Day 2 – Review & Pitching
- 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM: Review Round 1
- 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM: Speaker Session & Q&A
- 10:45 AM – 11:00 AM: Elimination Round
- 11:15 AM – 1:00 PM: Pitching Round 1
- 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM: Lunch & Networking
- 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Final Pitching Round
- 4:00 PM – 4:30 PM: Valedictory & Prize Distribution
Key Highlights:
- 24-hour overnight entrepreneurial challenge
- Mentorship from industry experts
- Market research and business model development
- Networking and speaker sessions
- Shark Tank-style pitching
- Opportunity to transform ideas into actionable ventures