About Entrepreneurship Cell (E-Cell), IIT Bombay
Entrepreneurship Cell (E-Cell), IIT Bombay is one of India's largest and most influential entrepreneurship organizations, established in 1998 to promote innovation and startup culture among students, researchers, and founders. Operating from IIT Bombay, the organization has become a leading platform for entrepreneurship by connecting startups with mentors, investors, corporates, incubators, and ecosystem partners.
E-Cell IIT Bombay organizes several nationally recognized startup initiatives, with Eureka! being its flagship programme and widely regarded as Asia's Largest Startup Launchpad. Through Eureka!, thousands of entrepreneurs receive mentorship, business validation, investor access, equity-free grants, funding opportunities, and the chance to pitch before leading venture capital firms.
Apart from Eureka!, the organization conducts entrepreneurship summits, startup competitions, workshops, founder networking events, innovation challenges, and accelerator programmes that help early-stage startups move from idea to scale.
Today, E-Cell IIT Bombay continues to strengthen India's innovation ecosystem by enabling founders to build scalable businesses, connect with global investors, and access one of the country's strongest startup communities.
Flagship Programs
Eureka!, Eureka! 2026, E-Summit IIT Bombay, National Entrepreneurship Challenge (NEC), Eureka! GCC, Campus Ambassador Programme.
Startup Support
Startup launch programmes, mentorship, investor connects, venture capital access, startup competitions, business validation, demo days, networking events, entrepreneurship workshops and fundraising support.
Why Founders Choose E-Cell IIT Bombay
Founders gain access to experienced mentors, leading venture capital firms, equity-free grant opportunities, startup showcases, strategic partnerships and one of India's largest entrepreneurship networks.
Who they work with
Stages Idea MVP / Prototype Early Revenue Growth
Sectors Agritech & Food AI, SaaS & Enterprise Biotech, Health & Pharma Climate, Energy & EV Consumer & D2C Deeptech & Robotics Edtech & Skilling Fintech Gaming, Media & Web3 Manufacturing & Industrial Social Impact
Programs by Entrepreneurship Cell (E-Cell), IIT Bombay 1
8d left Competition
by Entrepreneurship Cell (E-Cell), IIT Bombay
FundingRs. 2 Crore+ in prizes and Rs. 25 Lakh+ in equity-free grants
Equity-free Idea MVP / Prototype Agritech & Food AI, SaaS & Enterprise
Apply for Eureka! 2026 by E-Cell IIT Bombay, Asia's largest startup launchpad. Win over Rs. 2 crore in prizes, Rs. 25 lakh+ in equity-free grants, pitch before 45+ leading VCs, receive mentorship from 300+ experts, and join one of India's most influential startup ecosystems.
ClosesAug 18, 2026
Frequently asked questions
What funding programs does Entrepreneurship Cell (E-Cell), IIT Bombay run?
Entrepreneurship Cell (E-Cell), IIT Bombay currently has 1 program listed in this directory, including Eureka! 2026. Each program page covers the funding amount, eligibility and application process.
Is Entrepreneurship Cell (E-Cell), IIT Bombay a government organisation?
Entrepreneurship Cell (E-Cell), IIT Bombay is listed as a incubator. It is not a government body, and its programs follow the organisation's own selection process.
How do I evaluate whether a Entrepreneurship Cell (E-Cell), IIT Bombay program fits my startup?
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