Startup Pitch
Detail · Rules · EligibilitySPARK-O-FEST 2.0 · Competition
Start-Up Pitch Competition
A platform for students, faculty, entrepreneurs and research scholars to present innovative start-up ideas and entrepreneurial ventures.Participants
Students, Faculty, Entrepreneurs & Research Scholars
Team Size
1–5 Members
Final Pitch
1 Minute Q&A
Submission Deadline
1st November 2026 · 1800 Hours
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Eligibility & Participation
- Open to students, faculty, entrepreneurs, and research scholars.
- Individuals, teams, or registered start-ups can participate.
- Each team must have a minimum of 1 member and a maximum of 5 members.
- Start-up must be original and the intellectual property (IP) should belong to the team or company.
- Projects previously awarded in SPARK-O-FEST contests are not eligible unless there have been significant improvements.
- Participants must register via the official conclave portal or registration desk.
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Submission Requirements
- Submissions should include an Executive Summary of maximum 2 pages.
- A Pitch Deck of 8–12 slides covering idea, problem, solution, market, traction, business model, competition, and financials.
- An Optional Video Pitch of 2–3 minutes may also be submitted.
- The last date to submit the entries is 1st November 2026 by 1800 hours.
- Entries should be submitted to scientificspark@saraswaticolleges.com
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Competition Process
Screening Round
Entries will be reviewed by judges. Shortlisted start-ups will proceed to the next round.Semi-Finals (if applicable)
Extended pitch and Q&A with a highly qualified and experienced jury panel. Selection will be based on innovation potential and feasibility.Final Pitch Round
Live presentations before expert judges, investors, and audience. Time limit: 5–7 minutes for pitch + 3 minutes for Q&A.04
Important Rules
- A team may be disqualified if they use material that is copyrighted by others or stolen material.
- Participants must adhere to ethical standards and ensure originality.
- Plagiarism or IPR infringement or rule violation will lead to immediate disqualification.
- Decisions of judges are final and binding.
- Participants must be present at least 30 minutes before their scheduled pitch time.
- Use of offensive language, sensitive content, or false claims is prohibited.
- Teams retain intellectual property rights to their ideas.
- Judges and organizers will maintain complete confidentiality.
For Further Assistance
Dr. Devlina Ghosh
8081729674
Dr. Sunakshi Soi
7006873036
Disclaimer
Rules can be amended based on decisions of Jury panel and
scientific committee based on latest inputs.
Startup Pitch
Detail · Rules · Eligibility
SPARK-O-FEST 2.0 · Competition
Start-Up Pitch Competition
A platform for students, faculty, entrepreneurs and research scholars to present innovative start-up ideas and entrepreneurial ventures.Participants
Open to all registered participants of Spark-O-Fest 2.0.
Team Size
Participation can be from individuals or team (maximum of 5 members).
Final Pitch
5 minutes for pitch + 3 minutes for Q&A.
Submission Deadline
1st November 2026 · 1800 Hours
01
Eligibility & Participation
- Open to all registered participants of Spark-O-Fest 2.0.
- Individuals, teams, or registered start-ups can participate. The start-up can be from any domain or profession.
- Each team must have a minimum of 1 member and a maximum of 5 members.
- Start-up must be original and the Intellectual Property of the team.
- Projects previously awarded in SPARK-O-FEST contests are not eligible.
- Participants must register via the official conclave portal or registration desk.
02
Submission Requirements
- Submissions should include an Executive Summary of maximum 2 pages.
- A Pitch Deck of 8–12 slides covering idea, problem, solution, market, traction, business model, competition, and financials.
- An Optional Video Pitch of 2–3 minutes may also be submitted.
- The last date to submit the entries is 1st November 2026 by 1800 hours.
- All entries should be submitted to Register to Compete
- A team may be disqualified if they use copyrighted material.Plagiarism or IPR infringement or rule violation will lead to disqualification.
- Participants must adhere to ethical standards and ensure originality.
- Decisions of judges are final and binding.
- Participants must be present at least 30 minutes before their scheduled pitch time.
- Use of offensive language, sensitive content, or false claims is prohibited.
03
Competition Process
Screening Round
Entries will be reviewed by judges. Shortlisted start-ups will proceed to the next round.Semi-Finals
Extended pitch and Q&A with a highly qualified and experienced jury panel. Selection will be based on innovation potential and feasibility.Final Pitch Round
Live presentations before expert judges, investors, and audience. Time limit: 5 minutes for pitch + 3 minutes for Q&A.For Further Assistance
Dr. Devlina Ghosh :
8081729674
Dr. Sunakshi Soi :
7006873036
Email id:
scientificspark@saraswaticolleges.com
Disclaimer
Rules can be amended based on decisions of Jury panel and Spark-O-Fest 2.0 Scientific Committee based on latest inputs.