E-Cell Pitch Cafe 9.0

Overview:

• Pitch Cafe is the flagship event of the E-Cell at IIIT Delhi.
• It brings together innovators, entrepreneurs, and visionaries to present groundbreaking ideas.
• The event provides incubator and accelerator services, mentorship, and networking opportunities, serving as a launchpad for early-stage startups and aspiring entrepreneurs.
• Participants get the chance to pitch their ideas before industry experts, investors, and venture capitalists.

Focus Areas:

• Innovation in domains such as AI, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Robotics, etc.
• Recognition of creativity and problem-solving skills.
• Support in transforming ideas into viable business ventures.
• Refinement of business models and pitching strategies.

Eligibility:

• Open to undergraduate students from all colleges/universities and startups.
• Teams must consist of 3–5 members.
• Inter-college teams are allowed.

Tracks:

• Startup Track

Event Structure:

• Round 1: Online Submission
  • Teams must submit:
    • Team Details: Name, College/organisation, Address
    • Idea Submission: Problem statement
    • Pitch Deck: PDF
  • Top 10 teams will advance to Round 2.
  • The top 10 teams have to pay a participation fee of ₹100 per participant.
• Round 2: Pitching Round (at IIIT Delhi)
  • Startups pitch their ideas to venture capitalists and investors.
  • Date: 13th Sept 2025
  • Timings: 3 PM to 5:20 PM
  • Pitch Duration: 15 minutes (including Q&A).
  • A distinguished panel of investors and VCs will serve as judges, actively looking for promising startups to fund.
  • Funding decisions will be made entirely by the judges, based on their interest in the idea and the amount they are willing to invest.

Important Guidelines:

• Adherence to deadlines – Late submissions will not be considered.
• Originality – Use of pre-built solutions is not allowed; all ideas must be original.
• Professionalism – Respectful behavior is mandatory throughout the competition.
• Final decision – The organizing committee's decision on eligibility and disqualification is final.