The objective of the challenge is to recognize and connect start-ups and women entrepreneurs with networks, knowledge and insight that gives them power to do more. By spotlighting the entrepreneurial success, failures and lessons learned in a supportive and unique forum, the Dell Technologies Presents Entrepreneur Challenge enables a community of like-minded entrepreneurs to share experiences, lift one another up, create new business opportunities, explore global expansion and solve challenges together and reward their contribution in the industry.

The challenge is open for the below 2 segments:

• General Startup Founders/Co-Founders
• Women-led Startups & MSMEs

Entries must be submitted in English Language only.

No, the participant can apply on any one of the defined segments. If the individual is eligible to apply in both segments, they must select any one segment based on their understanding and preference.

• Candidate can apply for the Challenge by completing the application form online
• Link to fill the application form will be available on the website -  LINK
• To apply for the Challenge, the Candidate should first go through the terms and conditions then select the segment and category pertaining to the segment and submit the application pertaining to the same.

No, the participant can submit only the application form once per organisation. The form shall consist of the details of their organisation.

Yes, it is mandatory to submit the pitch presentation as per the guidelines mentioned, while filling your application form.

• Audited financials for FY2022-23 and FY 2023-24
• DPIIT Certificate
• MSME Certificate

Yes, it is mandatory for the start-up to have a DPIIT certificate while participating for the challenge, if shortlisted.

Yes, it is mandatory for the MSME to have a MSME certificate while participating for the challenge, if shortlisted (Only for Women-led MSMEs).

Your application form will first be reviewed for completeness, eligibility and adherence to the application guidelines, including character limit. Incomplete and ineligible applications will be declined without further review. Applications that meet eligibility criteria will be further considered for the jury rounds.

There is no application fee associated with the Challenge. It is free to enter.

Once the application form is submitted you will not be allowed to make changes to your application. Hence, please review the information provided in the application form before submitting.

No, the application has to be completely filled and submitted online. However, the form shall automatically save your partial responses and enable you to fill the application form at your pace and submit post completion.

Last date for receiving completed application forms is February 23 , 2025.

Team YourStory shall keep you updated of your status - in case you are shortlisted or not!

There will be one winner and one runner-up from each segment at the discretion of the jury members appointed by the management.

The winners and runners-up will be assisted by a Dell advisor who will help determine Dell products and solutions from the LINK depending on the technology needs of your business. Approximate retail value (“ARV”) of Dell products and solutions will be of worth INR 16 Lakh for the winner and INR 8 Lakh for runner up for each category.

The link for the Terms & Conditions can be accessed here - Please click on the Terms & Conditions to access the same.