Archive · 1 Oct 2025
IIT Kanpur's UpStart 2025: Pitching Competition Across India
IIT Kanpur is hosting a competition called UpStart 2025 for new businesses.
It's like a contest where startups from different cities can show off their ideas.
The competition has rounds in cities like Delhi, Hyderabad, Bangalore, and Mumbai.
The final round will be at IIT Kanpur.
Winners can receive funding, mentoring, and exposure.
It's for startups in areas like finance technology and health apps.
This competition is designed to help these new businesses grow.
IIT Kanpur's Entrepreneurship Cell announced UpStart 2025, a national pitching competition.
The event will have city rounds and a final round at IIT Kanpur.
Nationals will be held in Delhi, Hyderabad, Bangalore, and Mumbai.
UpStart 2025 offers prizes, mentorship, and networking opportunities.
The competition focuses on areas like fintech, health tech, and cybersecurity.
- Who
- IIT Kanpur Entrepreneurship Cell
- What
- Announced UpStart 2025, a national pitching competition
- When
- Nationals in October-December 2025, Finals on January 25, 2026
- Where
- Nationals in Delhi, Hyderabad, Bangalore, Mumbai; Finals at IIT Kanpur
- Why
- To support and accelerate Indian startups
Startup Benefits
Impact on Economy
Funding and Support
Startup Benefits
Startups gain access to potential funding and mentorship.
Impact on Economy
Supports Indian startup ecosystem, driving innovation and economic growth.
- Competition Name
- UpStart 2025
- Organizer
- IIT Kanpur Entrepreneurship Cell
- Final Location
- IIT Kanpur
- Final Date
- January 25, 2026
- Prizes
- Up to INR 18 lakhs, incubation, mentorship
- Key Areas
- Fintech, health tech, deep tech, Web3, cybersecurity
