Register for Empresario 2025 and complete the initial questionnaire to begin Round 1 of the competition.
Early applicants receive exclusive benefits like extended online mentorship, giving them a head start in refining their startup business models.
Teams registering after the early bird deadline can still participate and access all key phases of Empresario’s startup competition.
Shortlisted startups will receive personalized mentorship from industry experts to help enhance and polish their business ideas.
After the mentorship phase, teams must submit their final pitch decks, reflecting the improved and validated business model.
Top teams will pitch their startups live to a panel of VCs, angel investors, and business leaders at the finale in Kolkata.
The official launch of Empresario. A significant milestone marking the beginning of the journey for aspiring entrepreneurs.
The last date for early bird registrations. Participants who register by this deadline benefit from early exposure and additional opportunities.
Announcement of the semi-finalists from the early bird registrations. These selected teams will move forward in the competition, refining their ideas for the next rounds.
Mentoring sessions for early bird semi-finalists commence, providing valuable guidance from experienced mentors. This stage helps participants enhance their business models and pitch presentations.
The final deadline for regular registrations. This marks the last chance for teams to enter the competition and strive for a spot in the semi-finals.
The deadline for final submissions. All teams must submit their refined business models and presentations for evaluation to determine the finalists.
The finalists are announced, giving the selected teams the opportunity to pitch their business models in the grand finale and compete for top prizes.
The grand finals will be held in Kolkata. Finalists will present their business models to a panel of judges.
By registering for this competition, it shall be deemed that each individual of the participating team has agreed to be bound by the following terms and conditions:
Empresario is a premier business model competition that provides a platform for aspiring entrepreneurs to showcase their innovative ideas. It is designed to help participants refine their business concepts, receive mentorship from industry experts, and compete for top prizes.
Anyone with an innovative idea, product, service, or even an operating startup can participate. The competition is open to students, working professionals, and entrepreneurs from across the globe.
No, there is no fee for registration. Participation in Empresario is completely free.
You can register for Empresario through our official website. Simply fill out the registration form with the required details, and you'll be entered into the competition.
Yes, you can participate as part of a team. A team can consist of a minimum of 1 and a maximum of 5 members.
Participants gain exposure to potential investors, mentorship from industry experts, and the opportunity to refine their business models. Finalists have the chance to present their ideas in front of a prestigious panel of judges and compete for top prizes.
You can submit any innovative idea, product, or service across various domains. However, ventures cannot be a buyout, an expansion of an existing company, a real estate syndication, a tax shelter, a franchise, a licensing agreement for distribution in a different geographical area, or a spin-out from an existing corporation.
Submissions will be evaluated based on criteria such as innovation, feasibility, market potential, and overall impact. The evaluation process includes preliminary rounds, followed by mentoring and final presentations for those who advance to the later stages.
If your team is selected as a semi-finalist, you will receive mentorship from industry experts to help you refine your business model and prepare for the next stage of the competition.
The grand finale will take place in Kolkata on 1th February 2023 (tentative). Finalists will present their business models to a panel of judges and an audience.
To prepare for the competition, we recommend thoroughly developing your business model, conducting market research, and being ready to articulate your idea clearly. Take advantage of the mentoring sessions provided to semi-finalists to refine your concept further.
The judges and mentors for Empresario are esteemed industry professionals, successful entrepreneurs, and investors who bring a wealth of experience and knowledge to the competition.
Participants will be informed about their progress via email and updates on the official website. Semi-finalists and finalists will receive specific instructions and notifications regarding the next steps.