2019 | Mumbai
Besides being an amazing opportunity to showcase your startup before an audience of top investors and entrepreneurs, the startup challenge is an opportunity to win cash prizes alongside access to exciting perks
Awarded on Pitch Day to the startups chosen by judges and attendees
Pro-bono legal advice from our legal partners. Awarded to the two Winners.
Unparalleled access to renowned Wharton entrepreneurs and industry experts. Awarded to the two Winners.
Opportunity to be covered by our offline and online media partners. This has included CNBC, Economic Times, Yourstory among others in the past
Top 10 teams pitch their business ideas to conference attendees, sponsors, and a global media audience
Top 20 startups invited to WIEF Conference (Mumbai) to interact with investors and conference attendees as part of a formal startup exhibit
The startup challenge has 2 rounds, with 20 startups making it to the Pitch Day. The top 10 get to pitch live on stage and the top 20 (including the top 10) also get a chance to be part of an exhibit, set up at the event venue, before an audience of investors and conference attendees.
Biz & Market Development, Udaan
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Analyst, Lightbox Ventures
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Vice President, Nexus Venture Partners
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Associate, Saif Partners
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Vice President, Infuse Ventures
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Associate, Omidyar Network
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Analyst, IDG ventures India
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Venture Investor, Lightspeed India Partners
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India Investment Lead, Axon Partners Group
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Strategy Manager, Paypal
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Investment Professional, Matrix Partners
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WISC targets the next generation of businesses serving the Indian market. As a hallmark of the 22nd WIEF conference, the prestigious Startup Challenge promotes entrepreneurship in India by providing a global platform for startups working on highly innovative and groundbreaking ideas targeted towards the Indian market.
Only Startups (subject to eligibility requirements) with business ideas or business models featuring products and/or services targeting the Indian market can apply.
Applications are open to any early-stage entrepreneur, in any industry, from anywhere in the world with business ideas focused on a product and/or service targeting the Indian market. We accept early-stage startups.
We expect startups to be in pre-seed, seed or early growth stages. Established companies should not apply. As we define it, this means that your startup should apply only if:
For clarifications, please email us at :
wief-startups@wharton.upenn.edu
Startup Challenge entries will be pre-screened by a panel of experts including top entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, and investors. A detailed view of the process & deadlines is given here.
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Registration and Coffee Networking
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9:30 am to 10:30 am
Opening Remarks
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10:30 am to 10:45 am
Dean's Remarks
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10:45 am to 11:00 am
Morning Keynote
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11:00 am to 11:30 am
Panel: Global Perspectives on India
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11:30 am to 12:30 pm
Lunch and Networking
12:30 pm to 1:30 pm
Panel: Innovation and Digital India
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1:30 pm to 2:30 pm
Panel: Investing in India
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2:30 pm to 3:30 pm
Coffee Break and Networking
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3:30 pm to 4:00 pm
Navigating Digital Disruption: Workshop
4:00 pm to 4:30 pm
Fireside Chat with Punita Kumar-Sinha
4:30 pm to 5:00 pm
Networking Reception
6:00 pm onwards