Startup Expo

Startup Expo is a premier platform for innovative startups to present their ideas, secure funding and gain valuable insights from industry experts delivering an experience worthy of a cinematic masterpiece. The event orchestrates a seamless blend of opportunities and resources, setting the stage for entrepreneurial success. With over 50 promising startups participating, the Expo has firmly established itself as a cornerstone of the entrepreneurial ecosystem. Previous iterations have featured an impressive lineup of 100+ investors, incubators and venture capitalists, facilitating unparalleled investment and networking opportunities. The upcoming season of the Startup Expo is set to continue this illustrious legacy, offering startups the center stage to captivate audiences, secure pivotal opportunities and excel in their entrepreneurial journey.

INVESTMENT
OPPORTUNITIES

Explore a wide array of funding opportunities from over 100 investors, incubators and venture capitalists, providing essential resources and partnerships needed to accelerate business growth.

PRODUCT
SHOWCASE

Showcase your innovative product to investors, incubators, accelerators, and the distinguished alumni network of NIT Bhopal, reaching a network of over 25k professionals and 10k+ students community.

MENTORSHIP
AND GUIDANCE

Chance to get personalised mentorship from our esteemed partnered Incubation Centers, Accelerators, Government Officials, Legal assistance Firms and many more.

NETWORKING AND
EARLY ADOPTERS

A comprehensive opportunity to engage with an audience of over 30K and build extensive networks with participating startups, investors, government officials and alumni network of NIT Bhopal.

MEDIA
OUTREACH

Enhance your outreach by leveraging over 80 media channels, including print, digital, news networks, radio, and more, ensuring comprehensive coverage across diverse platforms.

HIRING & INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Build connections with a skilled and passionate student community from diverse domains to offer hiring opportunities.

GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS
AND ENTREPRENEURS

Build connections with renowned and distinguished Entrepreneurs, Bureaucrats and representatives of Government organizations and work closely in the startup ecosystem.

WORKSHOP AND
SPEAKING SESSION

Chance to attend an interactive workshop in collaboration with MP Startup, NASSCOM along with a speaking session featuring renowned personalities from the entrepreneurial ecosystem.

PRIZES
AND CREDITS

Win mega prizes, gain media exposure, and access exclusive services from top startups along with valuable credits from renowned companies to all the participating startups.

Selected startups will be notified through email and phone after the review and selection process.
Following the shortlisting process, startups must confirm their participation by sending an email to E-Cell MANIT Bhopal at expo@ecellnitb.org .
Subsequently, each selected startup will be assigned a unique slot number and a point of contact from the E-Cell team.
Upon confirmation, startups are required to complete the payment process to E-Cell MANIT within 3-days. The booth allocation fee is INR 10,000 for a booth of 8×8 sq ft, which includes banners, posters, 2 chairs, a table, and an electric socket for convenience.

1 Pitching sessions will be held in front of investors, followed by visits to individual booths, where investors may engage with promising startups whose ideas resonate with their interests.

2 A panel of judges, comprising investors, mentors and selected members from E-Cell NIT-B's partner organisations, will evaluate the startups based on their pitching. Based on their assessments, startups will be awarded cash prizes or credits.