Together 7.0 Indo-Canada Bootcamp & Pitch
By Schulich School of Business, York University
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An Indo-Canada initiative empowering student entrepreneurs and recent graduates to build innovative solutions for India through an intensive bootcamp and pitch competition with cash prizes up to ₹10.5 lakhs.
- Funding amount
- Up to ₹10.5 Lakhs
- Funding type
- Competition
- Application deadline
- 2d — 11 Oct 2026
- Location
- International
About this competition
The Together 7.0 – Indo-Canada Bootcamp & Pitch Competition is a prestigious initiative designed to empower student entrepreneurs and recent graduates across India. This program provides a unique platform for aspiring founders to transform their innovative ideas into viable solutions addressing critical challenges in India. Now in its seventh year, the program builds on a strong legacy of supporting entrepreneurial talent by providing essential skills, mentorship, and exposure. Organized in partnership with prominent entities like Startup India, the Consulate General of India (Toronto), EKonnect, and the Schulich School of Business at York University, Canada, Together 7.0 embodies a collaborative spirit, fostering cross-border knowledge exchange and networking opportunities. The mission is to nurture a new generation of entrepreneurs who are "building for India, from India," aligning with national priorities such as Self-Reliability (Atmanirbhar Bharat), Sustainability, and Social Purpose. Participants engage in an intensive virtual bootcamp, benefiting from the expertise of global and Canadian trainers. This immersive experience is structured to help teams refine their business ideas, develop robust pitch presentations, and gain insights into market validation and go-to-market strategies. The bootcamp culminates in a highly anticipated pitch competition, where top teams present their ventures to a distinguished panel of investors and venture capitalists from both India and Canada. This initiative is pivotal for early-stage ventures looking for seed funding, strategic guidance, and invaluable connections to accelerate their growth.
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Startup India is an e-platform and an initiative of the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) designed to connect startups and entrepreneurs with investors, incubators, and other ecosystem stakeholders. Operating as a national facilitator, it offers a…
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- Amount
- Up to ₹10.5 Lakhs
What You Get
The Together 7.0 program offers substantial fiscal and non-fiscal incentives to its participants. The top-performing teams in the pitch competition will share a prize pool of up to ₹10.5 lakhs (approximately CAD 15,000), distributed among the top two winning teams. This prize money is equity-free and designed to provide critical seed capital for further developing and scaling their innovative solutions. Beyond the direct financial incentive, participants benefit from a comprehensive non-fiscal support package. Selected teams gain access to an intensive ten-day virtual entrepreneurship bootcamp, meticulously designed to hone their entrepreneurial skills. They receive invaluable mentorship from over 100 leading entrepreneurs and founders from both India and Canada, offering diverse perspectives and practical guidance. The program also provides exceptional networking opportunities, allowing participants to connect with a broad ecosystem of mentors, peers, and industry leaders. Crucially, teams get the chance to present their refined ideas to top-tier investors and Venture Capitalists, significantly enhancing their fundraising prospects and market visibility. The bootcamp also includes training on opportunity assessment, product development, and go-to-market strategies, equipping founders with essential business acumen.
- Disbursement
- Lump Sum
- Duration
- 10 days
- Bootstrap friendly
- Yes
Timelines & Process
Selection Process
Applications are reviewed by a selection committee comprising representatives from the organizing partners. Shortlisted venture teams are handpicked from a large pool of Indian colleges and universities. These teams then present their ideas to innovate across several sectors, demonstrating their potential to unlock business opportunities relevant to the Indian commercial landscape during the competition week.
Application Process
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Apply Online
Submit your team and idea application through the Startup India challenge portal.
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How to apply
Four steps from draft to disbursement — one action each.
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Submit on the official portal
Use the official application link and verify all details before final submission.
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Follow up
Reach out 5–7 days after submitting to confirm receipt and ask about the review timeline.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible to apply for Together 7.0?
The program is open to university students and recent graduates (within the last three years) who are building innovative ideas or startups in India. One of the founders must meet this student/recent graduate criterion. PhD students/alumni and high school students are not eligible.
What kind of funding can participants expect?
Together 7.0 offers a prize pool of up to ₹10.5 lakhs (approximately CAD 15,000) to be distributed among the top two winning teams. This is an equity-free cash prize intended to support the development of their ventures.
What are the key focus areas for innovative solutions?
The program seeks ideas and startups aligned with Self-Reliability, Sustainability, and Social Purpose, across sectors including E-Mobility, Environment and Energy, Health Care, Income Security and FinTech, Food and Agriculture, Telecommunication, and Textiles.
Is the program conducted online or offline?
Together 7.0 is an entirely virtual (online) program, including the entrepreneurial bootcamp and the pitch competition, making it accessible to participants across India.
What kind of support, beyond funding, is provided?
Participants receive intensive training through a virtual bootcamp, one-on-one mentorship from global experts and Canadian trainers, networking opportunities with over 100 entrepreneurs, and direct access to top investors and Venture Capitalists for pitching their ideas.
What is the application deadline?
The application deadline for Together 7.0 is October 11, 2026. Applicants are encouraged to submit their proposals well in advance.
