BITS Pilani's
Startup Accelerator
Is Back
what isconquest?
Conquest, an initiative by the Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership, BITS Pilani, is India's First Student-Run Startup Accelerator. We help the best founders build great businesses and raise funding.
who we
work with






Ideation/Validation Stage
Get the headstart you need to optimize your prototype and validate market demand with our expert guidance.
Early Traction Stage
Perfect for startups that have launched and are ready to accelerate their growth with strategic support.
Growth Stage
Scale your operations with mentorship and resources designed for startups that have found product-market fit.
Scale-up Stage
Expand internationally with strategic guidance and global partnerships for sustainable market growth.
Meet our Alumni

timeline
a timeline of all the events we'll be having during Conquest
15th April - 25th May
01
Registration Begins
Conquest would be accepting registrations from 15th April to 25th May. The registration is free of charge, just fill out a simple hassle-free application form, and voila! you're good to go.
7th June - 3rd August
02
Online Mentoring Program
Transcending the boundaries of geography and time, our Top 15 startups get an opportunity to receive online mentoring over a 6 week period. Each session revolves around a critical aspect of startup growth, ranging across pitching, fundraising, building MVP, GTM Strategy and finding a product-market fit.
4th August - 9th August
03
Accelerator Program
The Top 10 startups move to Bangalore for a 7-day accelerator program where they are provided free accommodation and co-working space. We create an environment of co-learning that helps startups grow together at an exponential pace. The program comprises sessions with successful founders, investment workshops by VCs and Angels and networking events.
10th August
04
Demo Day
Demo Day provides startups with the perfect stage to pitch in front of investors, industry leaders, policymakers and media houses to #MakeAMark. The finale is a day where all the stakeholders of the startup ecosystem come together, engage in thought-provoking conversations, share ideas and create solutions.