What is Startup Bootcamp?
Entrepreneurship Cell, IIT Kharagpur • 9th Edition
Startup Boot Camp (SBC) is the Entrepreneurship Cell, IIT Kharagpur’s mentorship programme for early-stage student ventures, now in its ninth edition. Selected startups are paired with founders, alumni, and industry mentors for two rounds of one-on-one mentorship on business model, strategy, and pitch execution.
Past Mentors
Distinguished founders, operators, and industry leaders from IIT Kharagpur and top startup ecosystems who guided previous bootcamp cohorts from napkin sketch to scale.
Kavindra Kumar
NITI Aayog & Govt of IndiaEx CEO - NITI Aayog, Member - Steering Committee, Min of Communications
Rohit Gambhir
ESAB IndiaManaging Director, ESAB India | Executive Industry Leader & Speaker
Uttam Kumar
Strategic AdvisorSenior Business & Technology Strategist | Growth Mentor
Arindham
Startup EcosystemStartup Growth Strategist & Early-Stage Venture Mentor
Rajiv Aggarwal
EduverseFounder & CEO, Eduverse | EdTech & Innovation Leader (Offline Session Mentor)
Archimedha
StartSmartFounder & CEO, StartSmart | Technology & Innovation Mentor
Vivek Kumar
Ecosystem AdvisorStrategy, Product & Technology Advisor | IIT Kharagpur Alumnus
Titas Ganguly
Technology AdvisorProduct & Engineering Leader | Innovation & Tech Advisor
Amlan Sen
Offline Session MentorStrategic Business & Venture Advisor (Offline Session Mentor)
Sudeep Sharma
Ecosystem MentorExecutive Leader & Scale-Up Mentor | Venture Advisor
Guide Startup Bootcamp 9.0
Mentor early-stage ventures from IIT Kharagpur.
Guide the Next Wave of Founders
Share your operational experience and mentor ambitious early-stage startups from IIT Kharagpur.
Eligibility
Criteria for Participating Ventures & Student Teams
Official Eligibility Criteria
Exclusively for IIT Kharagpur Startups & StudentsStartup Bootcamp 9.0 is organized by E-Cell IIT Kharagpur exclusively for early-stage student ventures, researchers, and campus startups from IIT Kharagpur. Key eligibility parameters:
Judging
A fair, rigorous and founder-friendly evaluation process designed with E-Cell IIT Kharagpur’s advisory board.
Evaluation Framework & Jury Panel
The formal evaluation criteria and jury panel for Startup Bootcamp 9.0 are being finalized with E-Cell IIT Kharagpur’s advisory board.
Mentorship 1
One-on-one sessions with industry mentors on problem-solution fit, business model validation, and initial traction.
Mentorship 2
Deep-dive strategy on unit economics, go-to-market scale, financial modeling, and pitch deck refinement.
Startup Bootcamp 9.0
E-Cell IIT Kharagpur
Register your startup for two rounds of one-on-one mentorship and a live pitch before investors on campus.
Startup Bootcamp 9.0 is exclusively open to student ventures, researchers, and campus startups of IIT Kharagpur.
Our Incentives
More than a competition: a launchpad for ideas that solve real problems and create real impact.
Exciting Cash Rewards & Grants
Top-performing teams will be awarded cash rewards and innovation grants to validate your venture, support early product development, and provide tangible backing for your entrepreneurial journey.
Guidance from Distinguished Alumni
Top teams gain exclusive mentorship from IIT Kharagpur's accomplished alumni, including entrepreneurs, industry leaders, and domain experts who have built, scaled, and transformed ideas into impactful ventures. Personalised sessions on strategy, product, GTM, and venture building.
Pan-India Network & Incubation Support
Selected student ventures gain direct access to E-Cell IIT Kharagpur's vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem. Connect with peer founders across India, leverage incubation resources, and receive ongoing advisory support to propel your startup journey forward.
Contact Us
Have questions or need more information about Startup Bootcamp 9.0? Reach out to our team, we would love to hear from you!
E-Cell, IIT Kharagpur
RMSOEE, IIT Kharagpur, West Bengal 721302