Now in its 28th edition, Eureka! 2025—organized by E-Cell, IIT Bombay—is back, bigger than ever. As Asia’s largest business model competition, the platform promises unparalleled opportunities for early-stage startups and student entrepreneurs, including investment, incubation, mentorship, and global exposure.
🚀 Last date to register: 10th August 2025
🔗 Apply here: https://www.ecell.in/eureka/
What Makes Eureka! 2025 Unmissable?
Over the years, Eureka! has built a legacy of empowering aspiring founders with real-world exposure and tools to scale. Last year, over 25,000 entries went through three intensive rounds over five months, proving that Eureka! is not just a competition—it’s a launchpad.
This year, startups stand a chance to win prizes worth ₹2 crore, access 50+ venture capitalists, 300+ seasoned mentors, and pitch at prestigious international stages.
A Proven Launchpad for Scalable Ideas
Organized by E-Cell, IIT Bombay—Asia’s largest student-run entrepreneurship body—Eureka! 2025 continues to be backed by UNESCO, Startup India, Make in India, and Digital India.
Spanning 8 vertical tracks, the competition provides:
- One-on-one sector-specific mentoring
- Startup incubation support
- Strategy-building workshops
- Access to top incubators like SINE IIT Bombay, NSRCEL IIM Bangalore, T-Hub, FITT IIT Delhi, and many more
Early-stage entrepreneurs, particularly those at the ideation or MVP stage, will benefit from hands-on support to develop scalable business models and go-to-market strategies.
Investor & Incubator Access Like Never Before
Get seen by top VCs, including:
- 100X.VC
- 3one4 Capital
- TDK Ventures
- IIMA Ventures
- Ankur Capital
- Equirus Capital
Partner Incubators Include:
- Razorpay Rize
- EvolveX
- iCreate
- MeitY Startup Hub
- MSINS
- iStart Rajasthan
- Startup Karnataka
- Startup Odisha, and many others
What to Expect in the Competition Journey
The structured 5-month competition involves:
- Round 1: On-stage mentoring to help startups build their business model canvas.
- Round 2: Workshops and mentorships to refine product-market fit and strategy.
- Final Round: A 3-day accelerator followed by a closed-door pitch at E-Summit 2025, in February at IIT Bombay.
Finalists will present to a distinguished jury of investors and domain leaders. Last year’s panel included:
- Rajesh Mane (9Unicorns)
- Reshma Jhaveri (Venture Catalysts)
- Rahul Baviskar (Swadeshi Handicrafts)
- Douglas Peris (Hyper Accelerator)
International Expansion & GCC Track
Eureka! has now expanded to six GCC nations—Qatar, Oman, UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Saudi Arabia—with a $100,000 prize pool and a sponsored Dubai visit for the GCC finals, where startups pitch to international investors.
Startups like DocEye, Curomates, AI-Genix, BlisCare, and MyWays previously secured spot funding during the Dubai Expo 2020 through Eureka!
Notable Past Winners
- Dehaat – Agritech scale-up
- P-TAL – Traditional brass craft brand
- Jeevan Lite – Healthcare innovation
- SPARC, MyWays, DocEye, Curomates, and AI-Genix
Presented By
- Presented by: Technosoft Engineering Solutions
- Co-Presented by: WestBridge Capital
- In Association With: BPCL
- Powered by: FedEx
- Brought to you by: Voltas
- Co-Powered by: UoT India Foundation
- Sustainability Partner: EarthON Foundation
- Healthcare Partner: Emil Pharma
- Knowledge Partner: Tattva by Somany Impressa Group
