Tamil Nadu Entrepreneurs Premier League (TNEPL) 2026

A structured social-networking format for founders and MSME owners from all 38 districts: team captain/corporate networking, sponsor interactions, media coverage and cross-district business relationships. STATUS: Open / Upcoming WHAT FOUNDERS GET 11 customised jerseys, captain networking and jersey-presentation night, sponsor interaction, district-wide networking, dinner, photography and media coverage. FUNDING / PRIZE ₹10,00,000 total sports prize pool stated: ₹5,00,000 champion, ₹3,00,000 runner-up, ₹2,00,000 second runner-up; plus ₹10,000 Man of the Match each match. PITCH / DEMO OPPORTUNITY No startup pitch stage; networking and partnership conversations are the value. INVESTOR ACCESS Direct access to entrepreneurs and sponsors across 38 districts; not a formal investor pitch room. INCUBATION / PILOT ACCESS No incubation or pilot commitment published. WHO IT IS FOR Entrepreneurs, business owners, startup/MSME owners and self-employed professionals ELIGIBILITY 18+; valid business proof and government ID; one official team per district; 10-player squad plus manager. SECTOR FOCUS Sector agnostic; founders, MSMEs and professional services COST Access: Paid Startup / pitch fee: INR 30,000 Basis: ₹30,000 per registered team; team has 10 players + manager, optional coach DATES Starts: 9 October 2026 Ends: 11 October 2026 FORMAT 9 Oct jersey presentation/networking/dinner; 10–11 Oct knockout tournament; one team per district. HOW TO REGISTER Message the official WhatsApp registration contact and submit district-team details/business proof. IMPORTANT NOTES This is an entrepreneur networking event with a sports format, not a conventional startup conference; confirm team availability and venue. Information last verified: 24 August 2026. Confirm current availability, pricing and venue details with the organizer before paying or travelling.