EDC CELL – Thiran – Confluence of talents https://thiran.sece.ac.in Thiran 2026 is an Inter College Techno-Cultural-Sports-Fest conducted by Sri Eshwar College of Engineering. Mon, 19 Jan 2026 06:18:05 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.1 Pitch Fest – Pitch Your Business Idea https://thiran.sece.ac.in/pitch-fest-pitch-your-business-idea/ https://thiran.sece.ac.in/pitch-fest-pitch-your-business-idea/#respond Fri, 13 Dec 2024 04:52:56 +0000 https://thiran.sece.ac.in/?p=18504

Schedule

06 February, 2026
9:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Organized by
EDC
Faculty Coordinator
Dr. Sarfaraz Ahmed - 98948 19871
Team Size
Maximum 6 students per team
Venue
Sri Eshwar Campus
Register Now

ABOUT EVENT

Pitch Fest

A dynamic platform for student innovators to pitch their startup ideas and ignite their entrepreneurial journey.

Event Overview:

Startup PitchFest is a dynamic platform where aspiring innovators present their business ideas in front of experienced investors, industry leaders, and startup mentors. Participants must communicate their vision with clarity, highlight real-world impact, and demonstrate the scalability of their idea.

 

The purpose of PitchFest is simple: Convince the panel that your idea deserves to become the next big startup.

Event Highlights

  • Present your idea to Incubator Heads, StartupTN & EDII-TN Nodal Heads & Business Leaders
  • Receive real-time feedback from experienced professionals
  • Showcase your innovation, creativity, and market potential
  • Top teams earn recognition, prizes, and mentorship opportunities

Event Guidelines:

Eligibility

    • Open to individuals or teams (maximum 6 members)
    • Teams must ensure active involvement from all members

Pitch Structure: 
Every pitch must cover the following core elements:

    1. Problem Statement: Clearly articulate the problem you aim to solve.
    2. Solution: Present your product or service and its unique value.
    3. Market Opportunity: Target customers, market size, and demand potential.
    4. Business Model: How will your idea generate revenue?
    5. Competitive Advantage (USP): What makes your idea different or better than existing alternatives?
    6. Go-to-Market Strategy: How will you reach your customers and scale your startup?
    7. Team: Roles, expertise, and strengths of your members.
    8. Financials & Funding Needs: Revenue projection, cost estimate, and required funding.

Winning Criteria:

Judges will score each pitch based on:

  • Problem clarity
  • Innovation & solution strength
  • Market potential
  • Financial feasibility
  • Presentation quality
  • Team capability

In case of a tie:

The idea with stronger market potential & financial viability will be declared the overall winner.

Key Takeaways

Participants will gain:

  • Win Exciting Cash Prize 
  • TN Smart Card for top 5 startups.
  • Experience pitching to real investors
  • Insights on market validation and scalability
  • Practical exposure to startup pitching frameworks
  • Opportunity to improve their storytelling & communication
  • Networking with industry experts, mentors, and student founders
  • Potential for mentorship and incubation beyond the event
  • Certificate of participation + special recognition for finalists
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Schedule

05 February, 2026
10.00 am - 12.00pm
Organized by
EDC
Faculty Coordinator
Dr.Sarfaraz Ahmed
98948 19871
Venue
Sri Eshwar Campus
Register Now

ABOUT EVENT

Start-up Stories: Founder’s Forum

CEOs who have made their mark and created history! Let’s hear their stories.

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Schedule

06 February, 2026
9:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Organized by
EDC
Faculty Coordinator
Dr. Sarfaraz Ahmed - 98948 19871
Team Size
Maximum 6 students per team
Venue
Sri Eshwar Campus
Register Now

ABOUT EVENT

Pitch Fest

A dynamic platform for student innovators to pitch their startup ideas and ignite their entrepreneurial journey.

Event Overview:

Startup PitchFest is a dynamic platform where aspiring innovators present their business ideas in front of experienced investors, industry leaders, and startup mentors. Participants must communicate their vision with clarity, highlight real-world impact, and demonstrate the scalability of their idea.

 

The purpose of PitchFest is simple: Convince the panel that your idea deserves to become the next big startup.

Event Highlights

  • Present your idea to Incubator Heads, StartupTN & EDII-TN Nodal Heads & Business Leaders
  • Receive real-time feedback from experienced professionals
  • Showcase your innovation, creativity, and market potential
  • Top teams earn recognition, prizes, and mentorship opportunities

Event Guidelines:

  • Eligibility

    • Open to individuals or teams (maximum 6 members)
    • Teams must ensure active involvement from all members

Pitch Structure: 
Every pitch must cover the following core elements:

    1. Problem Statement: Clearly articulate the problem you aim to solve.
    2. Solution: Present your product or service and its unique value.
    3. Market Opportunity: Target customers, market size, and demand potential.
    4. Business Model: How will your idea generate revenue?
    5. Competitive Advantage (USP): What makes your idea different or better than existing alternatives?
    6. Go-to-Market Strategy: How will you reach your customers and scale your startup?
    7. Team: Roles, expertise, and strengths of your members.
    8. Financials & Funding Needs: Revenue projection, cost estimate, and required funding.

3.Pitch Duration:

    • 5–7 minutes for the main pitch
    • Followed by a Q&A session with judges
    •  

4.Presentation Format:

    • Submit your pitch in PowerPoint, PDF, or similar formats
    • Use visuals (charts, screenshots, infographics, prototypes)
      to make your idea compelling and easy to understand

5.Originality:

    • All ideas must be original
    • Any plagiarism or copied content leads to immediate disqualification

6.Prototype / Demo (Optional but Strongly Encouraged)

    • A working demo or prototype adds significant credibility
    • Showcasing functionality can improve evaluation scores

Winning Criteria:

Judges will score each pitch based on:

  • Problem clarity
  • Innovation & solution strength
  • Market potential
  • Financial feasibility
  • Presentation quality
  • Team capability

In case of a tie:

The idea with stronger market potential & financial viability will be declared the overall winner.

Key Takeaways

Participants will gain:

  • Win Exciting Cash Prize 
  • TN Smart Card for top 5 startups.
  • Experience pitching to real investors
  • Insights on market validation and scalability
  • Practical exposure to startup pitching frameworks
  • Opportunity to improve their storytelling & communication
  • Networking with industry experts, mentors, and student founders
  • Potential for mentorship and incubation beyond the event
  • Certificate of participation + special recognition for finalists
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