E-Cell IIT Madras – Entrepreneurship Development Drive (EDD) 2026–27

Helps colleges build E-Cells and gives student-startup Apex Track participants mentorship, investor/founder networking, practical activities, IITM conference invitation and E-Summit access. STATUS: Open / Upcoming WHAT FOUNDERS GET Mentorship, certificates, pan-India network, IITM conference invitation, free E-Summit passes, case study, collaborative campus event, LOR/LinkedIn endorsement; Apex offers investor/founder networking. FUNDING / PRIZE No cash prize stated. PITCH / DEMO OPPORTUNITY Apex Track is startup-focused; no single pitch contest stated. INVESTOR ACCESS Apex Track lists networking with investors, successful founders and industry experts. INCUBATION / PILOT ACCESS Mentorship and startup acceleration support in Apex Track; no guaranteed investment/incubation. WHO IT IS FOR College E-Cells, student startup teams, faculty coordinators and aspiring entrepreneurs ELIGIBILITY One team per college; teams of 5–12 students; Apex Track requires at least two early-stage student startups; institution-led participation. SECTOR FOCUS Student entrepreneurship; startup ecosystem; innovation challenges; mentorship COST Access: Free Attendee cost: 0 INR Basis: No enrollment fee DATES Starts: 1 September 2026 Ends: 31 January 2027 FORMAT Seed/Growth/Apex tracks; drive begins Sep 2026 and culminates in tentative Jan 2027 EDD Conference. HOW TO REGISTER Monitor registration portal and contact sr_ecell@smail.iitm.ac.in. IMPORTANT NOTES Registrations opening soon; conference month is tentative; this is a programme, not a one-day event. Information last verified: 24 August 2026. Confirm current availability, pricing and venue details with the organizer before paying or travelling. Image credit: Entrepreneurship Cell, IIT Madras.