Terms & Conditions – IdeaX PitchFest 2025
Winner Selection
- Startups India and IEC will select the Top 5 best ideas as winners based on innovation, feasibility, and impact.
- The jury’s decision will be final and binding.
Free Pre-Incubation Program
- Each winning idea will get free entry into the Pre-Incubation Program powered by StartupsIndia.
- Only one member per winning team will receive free incubation access.
Funding Support
- StartupsIndia will nurture these ideas, helping the winners with pitch preparation, mentorship, and guidance to raise funding of up to ₹5 Lakhs.
- Additionally, StartupsIndia will connect these ideas with investors and its startup network, providing exposure and opportunities to secure funding.
- Startups India does not directly provide funding — it facilitates and nurtures the ideas through its partner organizations and investor network.
Support for Other Promising Ideas
- Ideas showing strong potential — including winners and other promising ideas emerging from the Pre-Incubation Program — may receive opportunities to raise funding of up to ₹5 Lakhs through StartupsIndia’s network of investors and ecosystem partners.
Original Work
- All submitted ideas must be original and developed by the participating team.
- Any copied or misrepresented idea will lead to disqualification.
Organizer Rights
- StartupsIndia and IEC may update event details, timelines, or rewards if required.
- By participating, all teams agree to follow the event rules, code of conduct, and jury decisions.