UpStart

The event will be compeletely held online.

Phase Specifics:

1. Phase I (Ideation)
   • DJSCE E-Cell flagship event UpStart kicks off with the Ideation phase.
   • During this phase, participating teams will learn to structure their idea and prepare a business canvas model.
   • This will be followed by preparing a complete report.
   • This report will be evaluated by industry experts and the experts will mentor the teams by suggesting necessary changes.
2. Phase II (Prototyping)
   • The next phase of UpStart is the Prototyping phase.
   • During this phase, the participating teams will build the prototype of the structured idea.
   • Anytime during the phase, the teams can take the help of their mentors.
   • The mentors can help the teams and help them bring life to their idea. 
3. Phase III (Prototype Testing)
   • The third phase of UpStart is Prototype testing.
   • During this phase, the participating teams will present their built prototypes to target audiences.
   • Feedback for the same will be taken.
   • The mentors will then suggest necessary changes to the prototype before sending it to the final phase.
4. Phase IV (Publicity Coaching)
   • The fourth and final phase of UpStart is Publicity coaching.
   • During this phase, teams will learn to market and publicize their product.
   • Further, the teams will submit their business model.
5.  Phase V (Pitch Round) 
   • Top two teams will get cash prizes worth 15000 and 10000 respectively.
   • Other teams will also have an opportunity to get incubated.
   • The teams will pitch their product to angel investors who might invest in their startups.
   • We will provide free financial and regulatory compliance consultation.