Entrepreneurship Development Council (eDC)
Entrepreneurship Development Council (eDC)
Website: edc.iitd.ac.in
Instagram: @edc_iitd
The Entrepreneurship Development Council (eDC) at IIT Delhi serves as a dynamic platform aimed at inspiring, mentoring, and assisting students in their entrepreneurial pursuits. With a mission to build India's next founders, eDC focuses on fostering innovation and startup culture within the campus community.
Activities
- eDC regularly hosts workshops and sessions that cover various aspects of entrepreneurship, including pitching, startup management, and industry insights.
- The council organizes competitions such as the Pitching Pursuit, where students can present their startup ideas to industry experts for mentorship and potential funding.
- Networking events like Confluence bring together IIT alumni founders for candid discussions, fostering collaboration and shared learning.
- The council also facilitates co-founder matching events, helping students find collaborators who complement their skills and vision.
Flagship Events
- BECon - The Business & Entrepreneurship Conclave, a major entrepreneurship summit featuring renowned speakers and interactive sessions.
- Burn Rate - An event where startups pitch their ideas to a jury for critical feedback and insights.
- Dylogue Media Content Fellowship - A program designed for students to learn content creation and build a portfolio while unlocking internship opportunities.
- Cofounder Matching - An initiative aimed at helping students find potential co-founders for their startup ideas.
Collaborations
eDC collaborates with various partners, including companies like Hackingly for hackathons and DreamGo Holidays for travel arrangements during events. The council also works alongside other IIT Delhi clubs and organizations to enhance the entrepreneurial ecosystem on campus.
Event Timeline
| Event | Date/Period | Description |
|---|---|---|
| BECon 2026 | February 1, 2026 | A two-day entrepreneurship conclave featuring discussions, pitches, and networking opportunities for startups and innovators. |
| Investor Pitching Round | February 1, 2026 | Early-stage startups pitch to experienced investors for feedback and potential funding opportunities. |
| Cofounder Matching | April 12, 2026 | An event designed to help individuals find collaborators who complement their skills and vision for startup ideas. |
| Dylogue Media Content Fellowship | April 7, 2026 | A fully sponsored 90-day fellowship for college students to learn content creation and unlock internship opportunities. |
| Pitching Pursuit 3.0 | March 18, 2026 | A competition where participants pitch their startup ideas to industry experts for mentorship and a chance to win a grant. |
| Grand Moonshot 2026 | February 1, 2026 | A final pitching showcase for top startups from regional rounds to engage with investors and receive feedback. |
| Confluence | February 13, 2026 | A curated forum for IIT alumni founders to engage in deep conversations and build meaningful connections. |
| AI Impact Dialogue | February 13, 2026 | A dialogue featuring founders and researchers discussing the future of AI in India as part of the India AI Impact Summit 2026. |
| Fireside Chat with Arvind Jain | February 21, 2026 | An exclusive conversation with the founder of Glean discussing AI-led enterprises and entrepreneurial insights. |
| Burn Rate | April 2, 2026 | A pitch event where startups present their ideas to a jury for critical feedback and insights. |
| Women in Entrepreneurship Talk | April 10, 2026 | A conversation focused on women, ambition, and entrepreneurship featuring influential speakers. |
| BECon Day 1.1 | January 30, 2026 | The inaugural day of BECon featuring fireside chats and panel discussions with industry leaders. |
| BECon Day 1.2 | March 21, 2026 | The second day of BECon featuring competitions and networking opportunities for participants. |
| Masterclass with Alessandro Giuliani | February 1, 2026 | A masterclass on the importance of international business education in 2026. |
| Guest Lecture on Startup Nation | February 10, 2026 | A lecture providing insights into the Israeli entrepreneurial mindset and culture. |
| Talk by Shradha Sharma | February 5, 2026 | A session discussing the evolution of startup media and the attention economy. |
| Talk by NV Sir | February 4, 2026 | A session sharing career lessons on prioritizing learning and growth over immediate financial gain. |
| Talk by Tanmay Bhat | February 1, 2026 | A special talk blending culture and entrepreneurship, engaging the audience with humor and insights. |
| Talk by Chirag Panjwani | February 1, 2026 | A comedic take on startups and entrepreneurship, relatable to founders and aspiring entrepreneurs. |
| Talk by Vidit Bahri | February 1, 2026 | An unfiltered session discussing growth and disruption in the startup ecosystem. |
| Talk by Nikita Dutta | February 1, 2026 | A conversation sharing insights from her journey in the film industry and beyond. |
| Talk by Ashneer Grover | February 8, 2026 | A candid discussion on the realities of startups, emphasizing honesty over motivation. |
| Convergence of Cinema & Tech | February 10, 2026 | An event exploring the intersection of cinema and technology with industry experts. |
| AI Funding Dialogue | March 9, 2026 | A discussion on the challenges and opportunities in the AI funding landscape. |
| Hackingly Hackathon | March 11, 2026 | An official hackathon event aimed at empowering developers through innovation challenges. |
| Sukoon On Campus | February 12, 2026 | A mental wellness initiative at BECon focusing on individualism and mindset disruption. |
| Anveshan 2026 | March 14, 2026 | An event for final-year students to explore higher studies and student life at IIT Delhi. |
| Cohort for eDC IIT Delhi | March 16, 2026 | An opportunity for students to apply for coordinator and executive positions within eDC. |
| Applications for Dylogue Media Content Fellowship | April 7, 2026 | An initiative for students to gain hands-on experience in content creation and media. |
| AI Impact Summit 2026 Campus Initiative | February 13, 2026 | A high-impact dialogue bringing together tech voices to discuss AI's future in India. |
| Fireside Chat with Tania Sachdev | January 31, 2026 | A discussion on high-performance mindset and decision-making in competitive environments. |
| Blueprint Finale | January 31, 2026 | A pitching event where top teams present their startups to a panel of industry experts for evaluation. |