IGNITE 2024: Premier Startup Launchpad by BITS Pilani

BITS Pilani is launching IGNITE 2024, its flagship startup pitching competition, on November 9th-10th at the BITS School of Management (BITSOM), Mumbai. Aimed at early-stage startups, this event offers an unparalleled chance to pitch to over 70 of India’s leading venture capitalists and angel investors, including Anthill Ventures, Acumen, and Unicorn India Ventures. Startups will have the opportunity to secure crucial investments and build long-term relationships that can accelerate their growth journey.

IGNITE 2024 isn’t just about the pitch instead it’s about creating lasting and impactful connections. The top startups will be granted exclusive access to a network of incubators, built in collaboration with the event’s key stakeholders. These incubators span across the country, providing selected startups with co-working spaces, mentorship, resources, and industry expertise. This ecosystem will help startups refine their ideas, enhance their product-market fit, and scale efficiently, giving them the support they need to succeed.

Startups competing in IGNITE 2024 stand to benefit from a prize pool of over 1 million+ and $25,000 in tech credits. Beyond financial rewards, the top 100 startups will receive a chance to incubate at PIEDS, BITS Pilani’s startup incubator.

BITS Pilani, with its long-standing legacy of fostering entrepreneurial talent and innovation, ensures that IGNITE 2024 transcends the conventional startup competition model. Leveraging its deeply connected alumni network and proven track record of producing successful ventures, BITS Pilani aims to embed participants into one of the most vibrant and influential startup ecosystems in India. Startups will not only compete for funding but also become part of a larger community that champions innovation, collaboration, and business growth.

The application deadline for IGNITE 2024 is September 22nd. Startups eager to scale their businesses and be at the forefront of India’s innovation wave should not miss this opportunity. Apply here to secure your place and take your startup to the next level.

For more information and to apply, visit: www.ignite-bitspilani.org

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