MDI Gurgaon Megaminds
A programme by MDI Acceleration cum Incubation Centre (MAC) (MDI Acceleration)
A periodic, alumni-run startup pitch event at MDI Gurgaon, open to bootstrapped founders from outside the institute.
At a glance
| Best for | Bootstrapped founders who want an investor pitch slot rather than a long programme. |
|---|---|
| Stage | Prototype – Early revenue |
| Duration | A single event per edition, held periodically |
| Format | In person |
| Cost | No equity |
About MDI Gurgaon Megaminds
Megaminds is separate from MAC. It is a volunteer-run initiative that MDI Gurgaon alumni started in 2018, described by its organisers as a Shark Tank style platform. Curated, bootstrapped startups pitch to a room of entrepreneurs, angel investors, incubation labs and other professionals, for investment and for networking. Editions are held periodically at the MDI campus; the most recent one published on MDI's events pages ran in November 2025 as a two-hour morning session.
What you get
- A pitch slot in front of angel investors, incubation labs and industry people
- Live feedback in the room
- Visibility and introductions, with no equity taken
Who can apply
- Bootstrapped startup founders; the organisers curate and vet who pitches
- Not restricted to MDI students or alumni
- Startups from a wide range of sectors have pitched, including artificial intelligence, edtech, fintech, IoT, food tech and FMCG
How selection works: startups are curated and vetted by the volunteer team. The criteria are not published.
How to apply: register through the Megaminds site or write to mdimegaminds@mdi.ac.in to be considered for the next event. Its pages give different totals for how many startups it has supported, so treat any count you see there with care.
Where to apply
Other MAC programmes
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