UpStart’26: The Indian Business Model Competition by E-Cell, IIT Kanpur

The Entrepreneurship Cell, IIT Kanpur, presents UpStart’26 – The Indian Business Model Competition, a national-level platform designed to empower aspiring entrepreneurs, innovators, and startups to showcase their ideas and transform them into impactful ventures.

UpStart’26 is set to bring together aspiring entrepreneurs, industry experts, venture capitalists, and leading incubators, offering participants valuable mentorship, networking opportunities and exposure to the startup ecosystem. With ₹1 crore+ worth of prizes, funding opportunities worth ₹20 lakh+, 45+ incubators and 50+ VCs and panel members on board, the competition aims to help promising ideas take their next step towards success.

The UpStart Nationals will take place across four major Indian cities: New Delhi on 10 October 2026, Hyderabad and Bengaluru on 24 October 2026, and Mumbai on 5 December 2026. Participants can also benefit from exclusive media coverage, access to the Startup Expo, premium service offers, and mentorship and support from industry professionals.

Aspiring entrepreneurs and startup enthusiasts are invited to register and seize this opportunity to pitch their ideas, connect with industry leaders, and take their entrepreneurial journey forward.

Register now: Scan the QR code on the official event poster to register for UpStart’26.

For further details, contact:

- Gunjan: +91 70156 88383

- Ankit: +91 93349 58909

Organized by the Entrepreneurship Cell, IIT Kanpur.