BOOTCAMP
Revamping the roots
A Startup Accelerator Program | E-Summit IIT Madras 2024
RegisterRegistration Deadline: 15-01-2024 11:59 PM.
What is BootCamp?
BootCamp is a six-week accelerator program that provides early-stage startups with the expertise and skills to scale ideas 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 mobilise 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 executing them unlocks new horizons. With 1.4 Billion people, India has plenty of ideas and human capital. The elusiveness of resources and the need for an initial push towards actualisation hold us down. BootCamp seeks to solve this problem by bringing ideas closer to reality.
Free
Incubation opportunities to top startups
40+
Industry-wide Mentors
5.25 lakhs
Prize Money
Fundraising opportunities
Why participate?
Prize Money
Total prize pool of Rs 5.25 Lakhs
Mentorship
Personalised sector-specific mentoring by industry experts
Workshops
Hands-on training and practising on critical facets of entrepreneurship
Startup Services
Top performers will get professional legal and technical assistance
Networking
Interact with Venture Capitalists, Angel Investors, Entrepreneurs and fellow teams during the program
Media Coverage
Opportunity for promising startups to get featured on popular media platforms, newsletters and E-Cell IITM handles
Incubation Opportunities
Potential incubation opportunity for top-performing startups of the cohort
Beyond BootCamp
Explore Growth Arenas and enjoy benefits after the conclusion of the program
Who can participate?
The event is open to all. Each team must have a minimum of 1 to a maximum of 4 members.
Rounds
Round 0: Registration to BootCamp
A set of questions to better understand the teams and startups.
Round 1: Gearing Up
Shortlisted participants from round zero must upload their pitch decks and pitch in front of industry experts.
Round 2: Accelerated rush
8-10 startups will be selected across the four tracks for this round. The selected startups will go through the accelerator program for six weeks.
Round 3: E-Summit Showdown
The startups from the cohort will pitch to the panel of entrepreneurs, investors and VCs at the IIT Madras campus during E-Summit ‘24.
Timeline
Registration Deadline
15th Jan
Deadline to upload pitch deck
15th Jan
Announcement of Results of Round 0
19th Jan
Round 1: Gearing Up
19th Jan-21st Jan
Cohort Announcement
22nd Jan
Orientation and induction session
28th Jan
Round 2: Accelerated Rush
22nd Jan-7th Mar
Grand Finale: E-Summit Showdown
8th Mar-10th Mar
Enablers
Incubation Partners
Investments and Resource Partner
Media Partners
Ecosystem Partner
Outreach Partners
Mentors
Testimonials
Innovating Change - BootCamp Alums
FAQ
Are there any fees to be paid during participation?
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How many members can form a team?
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What’s in store for me during the six weeks?
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Is the entire program virtual?
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Will I get the opportunity to visit the IIT Madras campus?
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Is submitting a pitch deck mandatory in round 1?
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Are there any prerequisites for startups?
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How long will the mentoring sessions be?
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Contact Us
+91 7206416111 (Hridyansh)
+91 9628245826 (Akshita)
+91 9518542259 (Debankit)