BITS Pilani Conducted 20th Edition of ‘Conquest’ Startup Accelerator; Check Details Here

New Delhi: Birla Institute of Technology (BITS Pilani) conducted the 20th edition of its Start-Up Accelerator Program, “Conquest” for the session 2024-25. It is also inviting interested participants to register for the last phase of onboarding start-ups for this year. The last date of registration is May 31, 2024. 

The registrations for the 20th edition were opened with a Launch Event at The Circle Works, Gurgaon. Conquest offers early-stage startups from all sectors essential mentorship and resources, giving them the opportunity for rapid and effective growth through the initial stages of business. 

What is Conquest?

Conquest is a student-run program which provides budding entrepreneurs with an extensive network of investors, mentors, founders, and other prominent stakeholders within the Indian ecosystem. The program operates on a zero-cost, zero-equity model, offering startups the entire accelerator experience completely free of charge. Along with this, it also awards equity-free grants to the top startups from each cohort. Conquest has distributed over 1 crore rupees in grants over the last three editions. 

It is an online program followed by an intensive offline week in Bangalore, packed with knowledge sessions and workshops. During this week, the participants get the opportunity to engage in networking events and mixers, fostering stronger connections within the ecosystem and building connections with fellow members. 

What are the Important Highlights of Conquest 2024?

Through Conquest 2024, a Sustainability Track was introduced in collaboration with Pepsico India, dedicated to supporting innovative solutions from Indian entrepreneurs. As sustainable innovations have seen significant growth in response to consumer demand, technological advancements, and global awareness, the program will inspire entrepreneurs to think of sustainable solutions. 

The program ended with a final Demo Day which was attended by over 300 founders, CXOs, investors, and influencers. The event features speaker sessions and panel discussions with prominent personalities such as Pranav Pai (Founder of 3one4 Capital), Ashish Singhal (Co-Founder & CEO, Coinswitch), and Vishesh Khurana (Co-Founder, Shiprocket), among others. After pitching in front of an esteemed jury, investors, and other attendees, the top cohort members are awarded equity-free grants.

Some Eminent Past Cohort Members of Conquest 2024

Some past Conquest cohort members include the likes of Atlan(valued at $500M), Findr(#1 on ProductHunt on launch), LoveLocal (raised $30M), Thinkerbell Labs (featured on Shark Tank India), and many others. Conquest works on a competitive yet supportive landscape where the registered startups are all rigorously evaluated to select the most promising early-stage startups to form the year’s cohort. The cohort undergoes an online mentorship program for 7 weeks, including weekly calls with experienced entrepreneurs and industry experts who provide personalized guidance and counselling to each startup. Some past mentors have included profiles like Mayank Gupta (CFO - Cardekho) Saurabh Jain (CEO - Livspace), Pankaj Goyal (CTO - BharatPe), and Vivek Bansal (CFO-Incred). The selected cohort also gets access to resources worth over $300K from AWS, Notion, and other such platforms. 

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