BOOTCAMP
Where Innovation meets Execution
6 week Accelerator program | E-Summit IIT Madras 2026
Registration deadline: 13th December 2026Registration closes at 11:59 PM IST
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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, ready to launch in the market 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
50
Industry-wide Mentors
7 lakhs
Prize Money
Fundraising opportunities
TRACKS
Not sure which track fits? Pick more than one and tell us why.
AI and DeepTech
Transforming industries with AI, robotics, and next-gen technology.
Supply Chain and Logistics
Optimizing global movement through smart technology, automation, and real-time data.
Healthcare
Revolutionizing patient care through tech and telemedicine.
Energy and Sustainability
Building a greener future with eco-friendly technologies.
Sector Agnostic
Open innovation for startups beyond category boundaries.
Why participate?
Prize Money
Total prize pool of Rs 7 Lakhs
Mentorship
Personalised, sector-specific mentoring from our panel of 50 industry mentors
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?
Open to all. Teams of 1 to 4 members. Startups should be at MVP or early stage (pre-seed or seed). No prerequisites, no registration fee.
Timeline
Registration Deadline
13TH DECEMBER
Round 1 SL
15TH DECEMBER
Video Deck Submission Deadline
21ST DECEMBER
6 - Week Cohort Duration
21st DEC - 31ST JAN
Grand Finale
Day-2 of E-Summit 2027
Mentors
Testimonials
Innovating Change - BootCamp Alums
FAQ
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Contact Us
+91 94044 22524 (Keaan Jain)
+91 96224 53280 (Shivang Mishra)
+91 74156 34300 (Shirish Chaturvedi)















