The IIT Kharagpur’s  Global Entrepreneurship Summit 2025  was a revolutionary platform for innovation, entrepreneurship, and startup concepts. This much-awaited Entrepreneurship Summit kickstarted students with a focus on social entrepreneurship, entrepreneurial education, and disruptive startups. With leading entrepreneurship conferences, entrepreneurs, and mentors, Global Entrepreneurship Summit 2025 fuelled youth entrepreneurship. It turned out to be one of the most powerful entrepreneurship summits of the year.
 

A Legacy of Innovation at IIT Kharagpur

Established in 1951, IIT Kharagpur has been a trendsetter in entrepreneurship education for decades. Starting from a detention camp, the institute has evolved into a world canter for technological innovation and startup concepts. Its Entrepreneurship Cell, launched in 2006, has been instrumental in developing entrepreneurship skills among students by offering them resources and mentorship to convert their innovative concepts into successful startups. The Entrepreneurship Conference organized by the Entrepreneurship Cell has earned international acclaim over the years, inspiring students to make bold leaps in social entrepreneurship and business innovation. 

GLOBAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP SUMMIT 2025: A Launchpad for Startups 

The Global Entrepreneurship Summit 2025 was a melting pot of entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, startup founders, and students eager to dive into the world of entrepreneurship. It featured entrepreneurship conferences, networking opportunities, and hands-on workshops designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to build scalable startups. Key highlights of the event included: 

• Empresario 2025 – The annual business model competition that saw over 100 startups competing for mentorship and funding, with a prize pool of INR 1 Crore. 
• Investor-Startup Connect – A golden opportunity for startups to pitch their startup ideas to leading venture capitalists and angel investors. 
• Product Expo – A showcase of cutting-edge innovation in technology, business, and social entrepreneurship. 
• Intern Carnival – A recruitment event allowing startups to hire talented students for internships, fostering hands-on entrepreneurship education. 
• Co-Founders Meet – A dynamic platform where aspiring entrepreneurs connected to form future startups. 

Inspirational Speakers & Thought Leaders 

Global Entrepreneurship Summit 2025 featured an impressive lineup of global entrepreneurs and industry pioneers. Some of the most notable speakers included: 

• Sundar Pichai – CEO of Google & Alphabet 
• Ritesh Agarwal – CEO & Co-Founder, OYO 
• Pulkit Jain – Co-Founder of Vedantu 
• Alakh Pandey – Founder & CEO, PhysicsWallah 
• Sean Sohn – CEO of Krafton India 

These industry titans shared invaluable insights on entrepreneurship education, social entrepreneurship, and the future of startups, inspiring students to push the boundaries of innovation and entrepreneurship. 

Competitions That Challenged Young Minds 

The Global Entrepreneurship Summit 2025 also hosted a series of exhilarating competitions designed to test and hone students’ entrepreneurial skills. Some of the most exciting contests included: 

• Global Trading League – A live market trading simulation with a prize pool of INR 6,00,000. 
• Business Game by SG Analytics – A real-world business strategy challenge with prizes worth INR 1,50,000. 
• RND Symposium – An opportunity for researchers to transition into entrepreneurs, with prizes worth INR 5,00,000. 
• Invest-O-Spectice by Axiomatic – A competition focused on analyzing and predicting the success of startup ideas. 

These competitions provided students with a dynamic environment to test their startup strategies, collaborate with like-minded peers, and gain exposure to the real-world challenge Global Entrepreneurship Summit. 

RCM Students at Global Entrepreneurship Summit 2025: Building the Future of Entrepreneurship 

The Regional College of Management (RCM), Bhubaneswar, has always encouraged students to actively participate in events like the Global Entrepreneurship Summit. This year, several RCM students attended Global Entrepreneurship Summit 2025, gaining valuable insights and networking with top entrepreneurs and startup founders. As part of RCM’s commitment to entrepreneurship education, we continue to support students in exploring startup ideas, business innovation, and social entrepreneurship. 

Through our Plus Programs, upcoming students will have the opportunity to: 

• Participate in entrepreneurship conferences and global summits. 
• Work on real-world startup ideas under expert mentorship. 
• Connect with entrepreneurs, investors, and industry leaders. 
• Gain hands-on experience in entrepreneurship education through internships and business model competitions. 
• Develop the skills needed to launch successful startups and build their entrepreneurial journey. 

Conclusion

The Global Entrepreneurship Summit 2025 at IIT Kharagpur proved to be an inspiring event that fueled the dreams of aspiring entrepreneurs and innovators. From game-changing startup ideas to thought-provoking entrepreneurship conferences, the event underscored the limitless possibilities that await those passionate about entrepreneurship. As RCM continues to foster an environment of innovation and entrepreneurial growth, we look forward to more students taking part in such transformative experiences. The future of entrepreneurship is bright, and the journey has just begun!