StartUp Aid is an intensive 45-day expedition designed to equip you with essential entrepreneurship skills, focusing on the key aspects of launching a startup.
Throughout the program, you'll take part in seven high-impact sessions, including:
To ensure hands-on learning, each masterclass will be paired with a challenge, a short task designed to reinforce key takeaways from the session. These challenges will be tailored to the insights shared by our guest speakers, giving you practical experience in applying what you learn.
Whether you're refining an idea or preparing to launch, StartUp Aid is your chance to gain real-world startup experience and take your entrepreneurial skills to the next level.
This session will provide valuable insights into the ideation process, helping you generate, refine, and strengthen your startup ideas. Whether you're just starting out or looking to enhance an existing concept, this session will set the stage for innovation and success.
Understand your audience, analyze your competition, and refine your idea with precision. This session will help you identify the right target demographic while assessing competitors to position your product effectively. Gain valuable insights into market research, user-centric design, and strategic differentiation to create a solution that stands out.
This session will take you through the entire process of securing and managing funds for your startup. You'll gain insights into the roles of angel investors, venture capitalists, and capital raises, while also exploring key financial concepts such as runway, equity management, and cash flow strategies. Learn how to navigate the financial landscape effectively and set your startup up for long-term success.
Get hands-on with Figma and other essential design tools in this interactive session led by the E-Cell team. You’ll learn the fundamentals of digital prototyping before taking on an exciting challenge—developing a prototype or proof-of-concept for your idea within just 6 hours. This is your chance to bring your vision to life and refine it with practical, real-time application!
Learn how to craft powerful and targeted marketing strategies for your product in this essential session. You’ll gain expert insights on designing effective campaigns that directly appeal to the demographic identified during the market analysis task. Master the art of positioning, messaging, and outreach to ensure your product resonates with the right audience.
Master the art of the perfect pitch in this session. You’ll learn how to effectively communicate your product’s value, integrating key entrepreneurial concepts covered in previous sessions. Gain the skills to deliver a compelling, persuasive pitch that captures attention and drives impact.
Selected participants will have the exclusive opportunity to pitch their ideas before a panel of esteemed investors. This high-stakes session will not only test your ability to present a compelling business case but also determine the final winners of StartUp Aid 2025. Seize this chance to showcase your startup’s potential and make a lasting impression!
Startup Aid 2025 offers a massive ₹1.5 Lakh prize pool, giving participants the chance to win big across various challenges and the final pitch.
Engage in multiple hands-on challenges throughout the program, with exciting rewards at every stage to keep you motivated and pushing forward.
Gain direct access to top entrepreneurs, investors, and industry experts. Network, receive expert feedback, and explore potential opportunities to scale your idea.
The winning team will receive incubation at CIE, providing them with a launchpad to bring their startup vision to life. Additionally, all teams selected for the final pitch will receive support from CIE.
Form teams of up to 4 members
Open to participants outside IIIT
Physical presence required for final pitch
If you have any additional queries, feel free to contact E-Cell.