EUREKA! – Pitching Competition 2026

EUREKA! – Pitching Competition 2026 is an entrepreneurship and startup pitching event organized by DSCET-Innovators, The Entrepreneurship Cell of DSCET, providing a platform for students, startups, and innovators to pitch their ideas, receive expert feedback, and compete before a jury. Participants will have 2 minutes to pitch followed by 3 minutes of Q&A, with top teams getting an opportunity to advance to the EUREKA! Zonal Rounds by E-Cell, IIT Bombay.
📅 Date: 25 August 2026
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM onwards
📍 Venue: DSCET Campus, Mamallapuram, Chennai
👥 Team Size: 1–3 Members
💰 Registration Fee: ₹250 per team
📝 Registration Deadline: 18 August 2026
Student Coordinators:
John Aaron J: +91 80722 81239
Mothiu Ramanathian S: +91 96775 27975
Faculty Coordinators:
Dr. S. Narendran: +91 98848 31644
Dr. V. Prabhakaran: +91 99527 04943

🚀 EUREKA! – Startup Pitching Competition
💡 Startup Idea Presentation
🎤 2-Minute Elevator Pitch
⚡ 3-Minute Jury Q&A
🧑‍⚖️ Expert Jury Evaluation
🤝 Mentorship & Networking
🏆 Shortlisting for EUREKA! Zonal Rounds – E-Cell, IIT Bombay
📜 Certificates & Recognition

Step 1: Register on the event registration platform.
Step 2: Register on ecell.in/eureka using the NEC ID as the referral ID.
Important: Participants must complete the required registration using the NEC ID to be eligible for Eureka! evaluation and Zonal Rounds.
NEC ID: NEC2673904
Registration Deadline
23 August 2026

💰 Registration Fee: ₹250 per team
👥 Team Size: 1–3 members
📅 Registration Deadline: 18 August 2026
The registration fee covers participation in the EUREKA! Pitching Competition 2026. All registered participants will be eligible to participate in the pitching and evaluation process and receive participation recognition/certificates as applicable.
Note: Each team is required to complete the registration before the deadline.