Eureka! Junior 2023 Entrepreneurship Competition for Students

Overview of the Eureka Junior 2023 Competition

• Eureka Junior 2023, which is an IIT Bombay Competition is an exciting entrepreneurship competition and a Business Competition for School Students.
• IIT Bombay Eureka Junior 2023 Competition offers a unique platform for young, inquisitive minds to tackle everyday problems with innovative and creative solutions.
• The IIT Bombay Eureka Junior Competition takes participants on a journey, starting from the fundamentals of entrepreneurship, nurturing creative ideas, crafting detailed business plans, and culminating in live pitches before esteemed judges.

Vision for this IIT Bombay Eureka Junior Entrepreneurship Competition

At Eureka Junior, we believe that true intelligence lies in imagination and innovation. Our vision is to enhance students' creativity, ignite their imagination, and equip them with the knowledge and guidance needed to create robust business plans. We also focus on imparting the crucial life skill of presenting with panache.

Business Competition by IIT Bombay Structure

• Phase 1: Preliminary Workshop

Start your journey with free online and offline workshops that cover the basics of entrepreneurship, idea generation, and idea validation.

• Phase 2: Registration Deadline

Secure your spot by registering before the deadline on 25th September.

• Phase 3: Compulsory Tasks

Engage in compulsory tasks that enhance your skills, running from 10th September to 15th October.

• Phase 4: Entrepreneurship Bootcamp

The top-performing students will have the chance to attend an entrepreneurship bootcamp at the prestigious IIT Bombay campus from 1st to 3rd December.

• Phase 5: Mentoring

Receive valuable guidance from dedicated mentors to refine your ideas.

• Phase 6: Finals

The IIT Bombay Entrepreneurship competition culminates with the finals, where you'll pitch your startup idea to a panel of esteemed judges (date to be announced).

Timeline of Eureka Junior Entrepreneurship Competition

• Eureka Junior Launch: 24th July
• Eureka Jr. Registration Deadline: 25th September
• Compulsory Tasks Begin: 10th September
• Compulsory Tasks End: 15th October
• Finalists Declaration: 6th November
• Entrepreneurship Bootcamp: 1st-3rd December
• Mentoring: 5th December - 15th January
• Final Submission: 16th January
• Practice Pitching: 27th and 28th January
• Finals: To Be Announced

Incentives for the Eureka Junior Entrepreneurship Competition

• Prizes Worth INR 2 Lakhs
• Mentoring from Business Experts
• Certificate from E-Cell, IIT Bombay
• Workshops
• Media Coverage
• Free E-Summit Passes
• Gamified Learning
• Bootcamps

Testimonials for this IIT Bombay Eureka Junior 2023 Competition

Here's what past participants had to say about their experiences:

• Aarush Arya: "Eureka Junior was an incredible experience... I highly recommend this competition to any entrepreneur looking to take their business to the next level."
• Hemesh Chadalavada: "Eureka Junior has been a great learning experience for me... My innovative projects were recognized by the Prime Minister."
• Jiya Bansal: "Eureka Junior 2021 has been a great experience for me... the response and support we got from the publicity was overwhelming."
• Prassiddhi Sachdeva: "Eureka Junior for me was a life-changing event... I am very grateful to meet leading industry experts through Eureka! Junior."
• Mannat Kaur Chadha: "Eureka! Junior 2021 was an amazing experience to be a part of... I am truly grateful to Eureka! Junior."
• Aditya Agarwal: "Eureka Junior was a four-month roller coaster ride... It not only helped me get a better edge about nurturing a startup but other life skills through the amazing workshops."

Guidelines for the Eureka Junior 2023

Eureka! Junior is divided into two tracks: Classes 6 to 8 and Classes 9 to 12. Participants must register individually and attempt a quiz to enter the skill-building program. Top students may attend the Entrepreneurship Bootcamp at IIT Bombay. Mentoring is provided to help improve ideas, and the competition concludes with the finals.

Rules for Eureka Junior 2023

• Participants can form teams with a maximum of 3 members.
• All team members must register individually.
• Participants must be from Classes 6-12, with separate tracks for Classes 6-8 and 9-12.
• Previous winners are not allowed to participate again this year.
• The Prize Money Distribution will be subject to E-Cell IIT Bombay.

How to Participate in Eureka Junior 2023

If you're ready to embark on your entrepreneurial journey with Eureka! Junior 2023, follow these steps:

1. Register on the Eureka Junior 2023 website.
2. Provide the details of the Team Leader and all team members.
3. Receive a confirmation email and proceed to the submissions page.

Who Can Participate in IIT Bombay Eureka Junior 2023 Entrepreneurship Competition?

Eureka! Junior is open to any student from Class 6-12, with specific tracks for each class range.

Team Registration for IIT Bombay Business Competition

All team members must register individually, and those who clear the quiz can later form teams for the competition.