Pune StartUp Fest

🌟 PITCHER's VALLEY START-UPS REGISTRATION 🌟 Calling All Innovators and Visionaries! Organized by COEP Technological University in collaboration with the renowned Bhau Institute, Pitchers Valley is back with bigger opportunities and stronger connections! 🚀 As a hub of innovation and entrepreneurship, COEP and Bhau Institute have a legacy of nurturing transformative ideas and supporting startups in securing life-changing investments. Last year, participating startups collectively raised ₹15.5 Cr+ in funding, with several forging lasting partnerships with top investors. ✨ This year, we are bringing an elite panel of investors who are ready to discover the next big idea, while our last year’s panel was: Mohit Gulati, Managing Partner at ITI Growth Opportunities Fund Neeraj Tyagi, Co-founder & CEO at We Founder Circle Nupur Hemant, Partner at Artha Venture Fund Priyanka Madnani, Founder & CEO at Easy to Pitch 🗓️ Event Highlights: ✅ Pitch your ideas to seasoned investors with proven track records. ✅ Gain actionable insights to scale your vision to the next level. ✅ Build connections with VCs, entrepreneurs, and mentors from diverse industries. 📍 Venue: COEP TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY PUNE 📅 Date: 12TH JAN 2025  Take this opportunity to showcase your innovation at one of India’s premier entrepreneurial hubs and join a legacy of success. 📌 Registration is now open – https://lnkd.in/dz8ZGV7j.

On 8th November, Bhau’s Innovation and Entrepreneurship Cell at COEP Technological University proudly hosted an E-cell meetup that welcomed 15+ entrepreneurship cells from colleges. This event fostered a dynamic environment for networking, idea exchange, and collaboration, helping participants connect and share their unique visions for advancing the entrepreneurial landscape. 🤝 Each E-cell was given 5-10 minutes to present their goals and initiatives, allowing everyone to gain insights into each other’s missions and inspire one another. This engaging setup created a foundation for meaningful collaborations and a stronger, united E-cell community in Pune. 🎉 The meetup also featured exciting activities to encourage bonding and teamwork among attendees. One of the highlights was "Bizwatch", a fun branding challenge where participants identified brands based on taglines or logos. This activity allowed everyone to unwind, connect, and build camaraderie in a lively and interactive way. It was a pleasure to host everyone Entrepreneurship-Cell, VJTI; Entrepreneurship and Innovation Cell, IISER Pune; E-Cell Yukta; ED Cell PUMBA; E-Cell SKNCOE, Pune; ED-Cell, BMCC; PICT Entrepreneurship Development Cell; E-Cell SGGSIE&T, Nanded; ECell GHRCEM; CRiEYA Pre-Incubation and Incubation Hub; ED Cell & IIC; Entrepreneurship Cell, Ajeenkya D Y Patil University; Entrepreneurship Development Cell, VIT Pune; ; CELL ECell SCOE Pune and we look forward to seeing the partnerships and innovations inspired by this event! 🚀

On October 4th, 2023, BHAU's I&E Cell and Pune Startup Fest'25, hosted an enlightening session titled "Munafa Mindset," featuring Mr. Manish Chauhan sir, founder of jagoinvestor.com. A strong financial base is vital for both personal success 📈 and entrepreneurship. This event aimed to empower students and aspiring entrepreneurs with essential financial literacy and strategies for wealth creation. It began with a warm welcome from the organizers, emphasizing the importance of building a strong financial foundation in entrepreneurship. 🤝 Mr. Chauhan shared eight foundational principles for financial security, including the need to focus on increasing income, avoiding unnecessary debt, and understanding the FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) concept. He stressed the importance of saving before spending and investing early for long-term growth.The session also included an engaging Q&A segment, allowing attendees to discuss their financial challenges and gain practical insights.💡 The event concluded with Mr. Chauhan highlighting the significance of careful financial planning for achieving personal and professional success. Participants left inspired and equipped to take control of their financial futures.

🚀 Calling All Innovators, Entrepreneurs, and Change-Makers! 🚀 Greetings from Pune Startup Fest & Bhau's Innovation and Entrepreneurship Cell at COEP Tech University! We’re thrilled to announce that the Pune Startup Fest '25, a two-day celebration of innovation and entrepreneurship is happening on 11th and 12th January, 2025. Our Mission is: To ignite the entrepreneurial spirit by creating a platform where startups, investors, students, and the public can come together, collaborate, and grow through engaging interactive sessions, networking opportunities, and startup showcases. We aim to: 🔗 Facilitate meaningful connections for startups seeking support, 💸 Create a space for investors scouting for promising ventures, 🎓 Engage students eager to learn and contribute to the startup ecosystem, 👥 Involve the public in exploring the latest trends in entrepreneurship. Together, we can build a vibrant entrepreneurial landscape that encourages partnerships, knowledge sharing, and the exploration of new opportunities. Event Highlights: 🗓️ Date: 11th & 12th January 2025 🌐 Innovation Zones: Technical, Social, Health & Lifestyle, Agricultural, Green Zone, Educational, and Student Startups 💰 Registration Fees: ₹2,999 for selected startup categories, 🏅 ₹999 for student startups. 📅 Deadline: Before 10th December, 2024. 📌 Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of Pune's biggest startup event! Whether you're a startup ready to scale, an investor looking for the next big idea, a student with a passion for entrepreneurship, or someone interested in the latest innovations, Pune Startup Fest '25 is where you need to be. 📝 Register Here : https://lnkd.in/dEC_PVEZ 📸 Follow Us on Instagram : https://lnkd.in/dPN3Yt8X Let's come together and shape the future of entrepreneurship! 🚀🌱

🚀 Ad-Venture 2024 at Pune Startup Fest '25! 🎉 On October 17th, 2024, Bhau’s Innovation & Entrepreneurial Cell at COEP Technological University hosted Ad-Venture, a thrilling event where sharp marketing skills and strategic thinking took the centre stage.💡 A huge thanks to our esteemed judge, Mr. Shashank Verma Sir , for lending expertise and insight, making the event even more impactful! 🌟 For the final round, 15 teams faced a unique challenge: market an everyday commodity—the fanny pack . The theme was Coldplay 🎶💥, inspiring teams to showcase boundless creativity through innovative ad campaigns! As the teams battled it out, it was clear that creativity knew no bounds! From nostalgic appeals to futuristic pitches, the event felt like Coldplay's "Viva La Vida" on loop. 🎶✨ 🏆 The results were nothing short of impressive! 1st : ROCKSTARS 2nd : JINGLE  3rd : BECH DENGE 2.0 💰 The event featured a ₹10,000 prize pool, and all teams demonstrated exceptional marketing flair and strategic thinking, proving their potential to navigate today’s fast-paced business landscape. The event truly encapsulated Coldplay's blend of innovation and resonance—bright, bold, and unforgettable.🌠   Promoting the skills of Marketing and the Youth who will join, BIEC and PSF congratulates all the teams for their remarkable performances!👏🎓

At COEP Technological University, Bhau’s Innovation & Entrepreneurial Cell conducted Munafa event on October 6th, 2024 as a part of Pune Startup Fest’25. In the fast-paced world of business, innovation and financial acumen go hand in hand. 15 teams were challenged to do just that—turn basic commodities into profit within just 5 hours. The challenge? ⏳ Each team had to think on their feet, applying strategic financial skills and entrepreneurial instincts to maximize their returns using only their initial commodity. The result? 📈 An impressive display of resourcefulness, creativity, and rapid problem-solving, highlighting the potential of today’s young entrepreneurs. The event featured a prize pool of ₹7,000, and the winning teams did not disappoint. SAAVS took first place, raising a remarkable profit, followed by ISOBUTENE in second place and PARADISE in third. In total, all the teams raised upto ₹18000 profit in the whole activity. From leveraging creative services to executing well-planned negotiations, participants demonstrated the kind of flair that drives the future of business. At BIEC, we are committed to fostering entrepreneurial spirit, providing platforms for students to put theory into practice and develop real-world skills. Munafa was a testament to how far entrepreneurial thinking can go with the right mindset and a little pressure!✨🏆

Congratulations to Quantian Technologies team! 🎉 I met Chetan Almelkar for the first time at Pune StartUp Fest hosted by BHAU's Innovation & Entrepreneurship Cell, COEP TECH and COEP Technological University. Both Chetan and Kaushal Mahajan are amazing entrepreneurs with great experience in the ecosystem. As a company raises funding, it is important to know that founders have an accountability towards their investors and that is why I wish the Quantian team not only 'Congratulations' but also 'Best of luck!' I would like to thank investors Kalpesh and Mihir for putting your faith in Quantain and for trusting Bolstart's evaluation.

15 chosen startups, 8 exceptional Investors, 3 minutes each, 1 electrifying event! ⚡ Here’s to the smashing success of the 1st edition of 'Phicommerce Lightning Pitch' in PSF’24. Shoutout to the remarkable panel of Investors for their invaluable guidance and investments in our startup community!🚀 The incredible panel of investors was- Vatsal Kanakiya: CEO at 100X.VC, Arindam Mukhopadhyay: Partner at India Accelerator, Jose Thattil: CEO at PhiCommerce, Anil Tabib: Charter Member at TiE Pune, Mayuresh Raut: Co-founder at seafund, Monica Gupta: Partner at Earlyseed Ventures, Bikram Mahajan: Partner at Unicorn India Ventures, Ranjeet S. : Venture Partner at YourNest Venture Capital. #psf #investors #startups #pitch #pune

📌Join us for Pune StartUp Fest’24 presented by Pune E-Stock Broking Limited.✨Here is the schedule for Day 1, so you do not miss out on any event, masterclass or session.⏳

📌Join us for Pune StartUp Fest’24 presented by Pune E-Stock Broking Limited.✨ Here is the schedule for Day 2, so you do not miss out on any kind of event, masterclass or session.⏳