IIT Kharagpur's Business Model Competition

About Empresario

Empresario, organized by
ntrepreneurship Cell, IIT Kharagpur, is an annual business model competition aimed at discovering innovative and enterprising ideas. Through Empresario'24, students have the opportunity to present their ideas to a diverse and distinguished mentor pool, receiving valuable professional guidance. Moreover, the platform offers the chance to showcase these ideas to Venture Capitalists, Angel Investors, and Industry Leaders.

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Tracks

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Product and Services Track

A Business Model that is function oriented and aimed at providing sustainability for both consumption and production. Ideas/Prototypes based on meeting diverse consumer requirements or providing an innovative service

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Social Track

A Business Model that focuses on adding value to the people at the bottom of the pyramid and/or helping build a greener tomorrow. Empresario's very own track for enterprises that have a positive social or environmental impact

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AI Track

A business model centered on AI-driven innovation, where creativity meets data-driven strategy. Explore the future of commerce and competitiveness in our AI Track, where groundbreaking ideas come to life, and the next generation of business leaders emerge.

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IIT KGP Track

Are you a student at IIT KGP? Got some high-potential ideas? This track is exclusively for the innovative Business Models of IIT Kharagpur students. The majority of the team members (50% or more) should be from IIT Kharagpur

Incentives

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Expert Mentoring

In order to develop the idea and bring it into reality, the semi-finalists are provided with mentors (seasoned entrepreneurs and experienced industry professionals) from various sectors

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Networking

Great opportunity to interact and connect with Investors, Bright Minds, Potential Partners, and World Class Entrepreneurs

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Startup Services

Advice on legal, taxation, financial, and technical aspects of running a startup, co-working space, HR needs, etc

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Elevator Pitch

Chance to pitch in front of leading angel investors, venture capitalists, and industrialists from reputed firms

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Prize Money

The Prizes include the Winners & Runner-up of the Products & Services Track, Winners & Runner-up of the Social Track, the Best Innovative Product (Product Design), the Best IIT Kharagpur Entry

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Incubation Opportunities

Opportunities for startups to develop and nurture their innovative ideas for the production of new products

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