Shark Tank: Stages and Timelines
Round 1: Online Round
Please note that the event has been postponed due to the Delhi elections and the enforcement of the Model Code of Conduct. The dates mentioned are tentative and will be confirmed at a later time.
Submit a captivating pitch deck that highlights your innovative solution and market potential. Don’t forget to include prior funding details, showcasing your entrepreneurial journey. Declaration of results on 26th January.
Round 2: Final Round
Please note that the event has been postponed due to the Delhi elections and the enforcement of the Model Code of Conduct. The dates mentioned are tentative and will be confirmed at a later time.
Shortlisted ventures will have the exciting opportunity to pitch directly to our esteemed investor panel at DTU on February 1st. Get ready to impress the Sharks with your passion and strategic vision, and confidently navigate their questions.
All that you need to know about Shark Tank
Please note that the event has been postponed due to the Delhi elections and the enforcement of the Model Code of Conduct. The dates mentioned are tentative and will be confirmed at a later time.
Are you a visionary entrepreneur with a disruptive solution at the helm? Prepare to embark on a high-stakes voyage at E-Cell DTU's Shark Tank, India's premier college startup funding event. Dive into an investment pool of INR 5 Crore, courtesy of renowned venture capitalists and angel investors from industry titans like Titan Capital, Agility Ventures, Convanto, Ah Ventures, and Waterbridge Ventures.
This exclusive platform unlocks unparalleled access to funding and mentorship, propelling your groundbreaking venture to stratospheric heights. Pitch your audacious vision to a distinguished panel of alumni investors, seasoned in the art of identifying billion-dollar behemoths.
However, fair game only awaits those who have already registered the company/startup, a testament to your entrepreneurial grit and traction.
Stages and Timeline:
Registrations:
- Starts on: 10 January, 2024
Round 1: Online Round:
- Sharpen your narrative: Submit a captivating pitch deck that paints a vivid picture of your venture's potential. Showcase your innovative solution, address a critical market need, and articulate a clear path to success in the pitch deck.
- Note: Don’t forget to disclose your prior funding details(if any), including the name of your last investor. This serves as a badge of honor, highlighting your entrepreneurial journey and ability to secure early backing.
Round 2: Final Round
- Face the Sharks: Shortlisted ventures will be announced on 1st February, following which they will be called at the DTU campus, to pitch directly to the esteemed investor panel. Prepare to captivate them with your passion, clarity, and strategic vision.
- Navigate the Currents: Answer their probing questions with confidence and agility, demonstrating your deep understanding of your market, product, and financial trajectory.
As you navigate this competitive landscape, equip your pitch deck with a compelling
narrative. Start-ups have to upload the following details while registering on Unstop.
They must upload their pitch deck on Unstop while registering for the event with the following:
- A concise problem statement: Define the market's critical pain point with surgical precision.
- A gleaming product solution: Showcase your innovative offering, highlighting its disruptive edge.
- A watertight differentiation strategy: Set yourself apart from the market's existing players.
- A robust revenue model: Chart your course to financial sustainability and growth.
- A comprehensive marketing plan: Unveil your strategy to conquer the market.
- A quantifiable impact framework: Demonstrate the tangible difference your venture will make.
So, sharpen your pitch, raise your anchor, and set sail for success. E-Cell DTU's Shark Tank awaits your entrepreneurial spirit. Are you ready to make waves?
- Accommodation Available for Outstation Participants.
Important dates & deadlines?
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23 Mar'25, 12:00 AM IST Registration Deadline
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About Delhi Technological University (DTU), New Delhi
- Delhi Technological University was established in 1941 to fulfill the needs of Indian industries for trained technical manpower having the right theoretical knowledge and practical experience.
- The college got affiliated to Delhi University in the year 1952.
- The college was set up at historic Kashmere Gate campus but later on, in 1996, the campus was shifted to Bawana Road, adjoining Sector-17, Rohini, Delhi-42 covering the area of 164 acres of land.
- The college's former name Delhi College of Engineering was changed to Delhi Technological University in July 2009.
Values of DTU
- Integrity- We do what we say through trust, transparency, and honesty.
- Compassion- We foster a civilized mindset for consideration, kindness, and benevolence.
- Commitment- We dedicate ourselves completely to all our endeavors.
- Creativity- We nurture innovation imagination and ideation.
- Collaboration- We promote teamwork through togetherness, harmony, and acknowledgment.
- Inclusion- We embrace diversity with respect, acceptance, and affirmation.