BootCamp

Stimulating Ideas
to the Celestial Blue

A mini startup accelerator program

E-Summit IITM 2022

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What is BootCamp?

Bootcamp is a 4-week long mini startup accelerator that provides early-stage startups with the requisite expertise and skills to make it big in the outside world BootCamp works through a carefully designed mixture of workshops and startup-specific mentoring that imparts knowledge efficiently.

In addition, it focuses on participatory learning and interaction within the cohort to push the limits of startups, generate new perspectives, and nudge founders to be proactive leaders while equipping them with the vital social skills necessary to mobilize people and resources. The outcome of BootCamp is a cohort of startups with a viable business plan and ready for incubation.

Our Vision

Ideas are critical, but the execution is the key. With 1.3 billion people, India faces no shortage of ideas nor human capital the elusiveness of resources, and lack of the initial push towards actualizing an idea that holds us down. Bootcamp seeks to solve this very problem of bringing ideas closer to reality

Incubators &
Investment Partners

Mentors

Prize money

TRACKS

Fintech

Curated for startups integrating innovative technologies into traditional financial sectors to make them safer, faster, and more efficient.

Edtech

For startups, uplifting education with ingenious tech-focused techniques, making it more accessible, personalized, and convenient for students

Energy and Environment

For startups working on sustainable technologies, targeted towards environment-related causes and harnessing natural energy resources.

Sector Agnostic

For all the startups innovating new solutions, falling under sectors other than the ones mentioned, i.e. ( Fintech, Edtech, and Energy/Environment ).

Why participate?

Prize Money

Total Prize Pool of 5 Lakhs.

Mentorship

Sector-specific mentoring by industry experts

Workshops

Hands-On training on key facets of entrepreneurship

Startup Services

Top performers will get legal and technical assistance

Networking

A chance to be a part of the group comprising Venture Capitalists, Angel Investors, Entrepreneurs, and fellow teams

Media Coverage

Opportunity for promising startups to get featured on popular media platforms and E-Cell IITM handles and newsletters.

Fundraising Opportunities

Top three teams will receive free passes to external fundraising rounds hosted by VCs. Teams may also receive funding opportunities directly from the Finale Pitch.

Incubation Opportunities

Opportunites for teams to get incubated in professional Incubators. Outstanding individuals may also be invited to Entrepreneur-in-Residence programs.

Who can participate?

The event is open to all UG, PG and PhD students of any stream and college. Students who have graduated in or after 2018 are also eligible. Each team must have a minimum of 1 to a maximum of 5 members.

How to participate?

Complete the Round 1 questionnaire . It’s your gateway to the next rounds of Bootcamp!

Rounds

Round 0: Gearing Up

A set of questions to understand the participants better. After successful registration, participants will be receiving an E-Summit ID within 24 hours through mail. Participants are required to login to the E-Summit portal and answer the questions under round 0.

Round 1: Accelerated Rush

The 4-week startup accelerator program, where teams progressively work under the guidance of mentors, get exposure to the hands-on workshops and network with fellow teams in a self-growing environment.