What is E-Cell IIT BHU?

E-Cell IIT BHU (The Entrepreneurship Cell) supports entrepreneurship through resources, mentorship, networking, and events like workshops, competitions, and speaker sessions and fosters the overall startup ecosystem in the institute.

It is an institute body run by students devoted to acting as a link between budding entrepreneurs and the existing startup ecosystem. It is a hub where all startups can meet, collaborate and innovate.

Why join E-Cell?

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Foster Entrepreneurial Mindset

Start your Entrepreneurial journey and learn through our programmes like Founder's Talk, AMA Session and E-Mentorship.

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Improved Interpersonal Skills

Enhance your skills of Leadership, Communication and Collaboration by working in teams and engaging with industry professionals.

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Network With Startup Ecosystem

Expand your network and connect with like minded individuals like fellow entrepreneurs, alumni founderrs and industry experts

Verticals of E-Cell

E-Cell comprises 7 verticals to cater all the functioning and activities pertaining to promotion of entrepreneurial culture in IIT BHU.

Startup Assistance Program

  • Supporting and mentoring students through E-Mentorship for startup ideation and exploration.
  • Conducting innovation challenges and hackathons like Google Startup Weekend (GSW) to encourage entrepreneurial spirit.
  • Assisting startups through Build with Us Cohort in MVP development, user testing, funding readiness, and growth.
  • Connecting startups with VC partners through VC Scout & Startup Junction, while preparing showcase-ready MVPs for Startup Expo and Demo Days.

Branding Team

  • Shape and strengthen the brand identity of the cell across digital and offline platforms.
  • Conceptualize and execute creative design initiatives, promotional campaigns, and content-driven projects.
  • Promote flagship events, workshops, and competitions while maximizing their reach and visibility.
  • Highlight achievements of student founders, alumni entrepreneurs, and the broader entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Technical Team

  • Providing and maintaining the official E-Cell website to enable engagement within IIT BHU and the wider startup ecosystem.
  • Managing the Startup Directory, showcasing startups founded by IIT BHU alumni and their achievements.
  • Developing and maintaining web platforms for flagship programs and events, including GSW, VC Scout, Campus Ambassador Program, and E-Summit.
  • Ensuring smooth technical operations through efficient management of registrations, ticketing, payments, and event infrastructure.

Events Team

  • Handling and organizing all the events, webinars, and workshops, conducted by E-Cell during the course of the session.
  • Organizing Founder's speak and Ask Me Anything sessions.
  • Reaching out to speakers for sessions, talks, webinars, and workshops.
  • Work as the marketing, publicity, and PR team for every competition organized by E-Cell.
  • Responsible for managing all the logistics, operations, and hospitality of all the events.

Relations Team

  • Establishing relationships with external organizations.
  • Collaborating with various companies and brands for providing support to startups during all phases.
  • Helping startups to connect with alumni, mentors, and investors.
  • Maintaining the database of all Investors, Mentors, Accelerators, Incubators, and Alumni Startups.
  • Connecting with all IIT BHU alumni bodies to make a better flow of information between students and alumni.

Strategy and Outreach Team

  • Enhances the cell's visibility and manages communication channels.
  • Promotes events and initiatives and ensures a seamless and enjoyable experience for participants and guests.
  • Measures and assesses the impact of the entrepreneurship cell's activities.
  • Identifies growth opportunities through market analysis, trend monitoring, and innovative thinking

Innovations and Incubation Team

  • Publication of the Quarterly E-Cell IIT BHU’s magazine “E-Digest”.
  • Publication and Promotion of E-Cell IIT BHU’s Weekly Newsletter on Substack.
  • Acts as a connecting link between the various incubators at IIT BHU and students.
  • Conduction of Lecture Series and Entrepreneurship Masterclass sessions.
  • Organizing interview sessions and promotion of IIC/government-funded activities to promote research and entrepreneurship in IIT BHU.