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Startup Xperts is proud to partner with the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, for Empresario 2025–26, the annual Business Model Competition that transforms bold ideas into real ventures.

Empresario is not just a competition—it’s a journey of innovation, resilience, and impact. With expert mentorship, startup resources, a prize pool of INR 1.2 Crore+, and services worth USD 5 million, this event offers participants the opportunity to take the first big step toward building their startup dreams.

The ILLUMINATE workshop is scheduled to be conducted in collaboration with E-Cell, IIT Bombay, as part of the National Entrepreneurship Challenge, on 12 September 2025, at the host campus.

The workshop will be led by Mr. Shyam Sekar S, Founder and Chief Mentor of Startup Xperts Business Consulting, who will serve as the designated resource person. The session aims to provide participants with valuable insights drawn from his expertise and experience in the startup and business consulting domain.

The collaboration reflects a shared commitment to fostering entrepreneurial thinking and knowledge exchange, offering participants an opportunity to gain practical perspectives and guidance.

INNOVISTA 2025 – TechYuva invites students and innovators to present their groundbreaking ideas and prototypes at an event hosted by the Department of Computer Science & IT, M.O.P. Vaishnav College for Women. The platform encourages participants to showcase solutions that address real-world challenges and compete for the “Neo-Thinker” Award.

The event will be adjudicated by Mr. Kathirvel Mariappan, Relevantz Technology Services, and our Founder and CEO, Mr. Shyam Sekar S, Startup Xperts, who will evaluate the ideas based on innovation, feasibility, and impact.

Event Details:
Date: 26th July 2025
Time: 1:30 PM – 4:00 PM
Venue: Seminar Hall 5

A panel discussion titled “Survival to Scale-Up: Real Stories from Local Entrepreneurs” will bring together accomplished industry leaders to share their real-life entrepreneurial journeys, highlighting the transition from humble beginnings to scaling successful ventures. Our Founder and CEO, Mr. Shyam Sekar S, will participate in the discussion alongside Mr. Deepak Kashyap of MAS Callnet, Mr. Bandhul Bansal, Entrepreneur and Author, and Mr. Parminder Singh Sethi of Dell Technologies, bringing diverse perspectives from across industries.

The session aims to provide practical insights, lived experiences, and actionable lessons for entrepreneurs and aspiring founders. The virtual event will be held on 25th July 2025, starting 4:00 PM onwards, and will be hosted on The Talk Forum.

We are pleased to share that our Founder and Chief Mentor, Mr. Shyam Sekar, will be a mentor for Eureka! 2025, Asia’s largest Business Model Competition, organised by the Entrepreneurship Cell of IIT Bombay.

Eureka! 2025 brings together aspiring entrepreneurs from across the country, offering access to industry mentorship, prizes worth over INR 2 crore+, and an opportunity to win a sponsored trip to the United States, providing valuable global exposure.

The competition continues to serve as a premier platform for innovators to refine their business models, gain expert guidance, and scale their ideas.