Startupthon
by Podar College
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About the Competition
Turn your startup idea into India's next big innovation! 💡
🏆 Win Cash Prizes
🥇 ₹25,000 | 🥈 ₹15,000 | 🥉 ₹10,000
✨ Benefits:
• National Recognition & Certificates
• Investor Pitch Opportunity
• Incubation Support
• Funding Opportunity up to ₹1 Crore Valuation
📅 Registration: 6 July – 14 August 2026
📍 Grand Finale: 2 October 2026 | Nawalgarh, Rajasthan
Challenges
Smart Bharat Challenge
Build the Smart India of Tomorrow
Challenge Details:
Develop innovative solutions that improve urban living through smart cities, digital governance, intelligent transportation, public safety, and citizen-centric services. Create technology that makes India more connected, efficient, and sustainable.
Focus Areas:
- Smart Cities
- Digital Governance
- Smart Mobility
- Public Services
- IoT & AI Solutions
Green Bharat Challenge
Innovate for a Sustainable Future
Challenge Details:
Design impactful startups that address environmental challenges through renewable energy, waste management, climate technology, clean water, circular economy, and sustainable agriculture.
Focus Areas:
- Renewable Energy
- Waste Management
- Climate Tech
- Clean Water
- Sustainable Agriculture
Future Bharat Challenge
Shape the Future with Innovation
Challenge Details:
Build next-generation solutions powered by AI and emerging technologies to transform healthcare, education, agriculture, fintech, rural development, and digital inclusion across India.
Focus Areas:
- Artificial Intelligence
- Healthcare
- Agriculture
- Education
- FinTech
- Rural Innovation
Timeline
Registration
Registration
Team Formation
This is where your startup journey begins! Build a team of passionate innovators (2–5 members), assign roles, select a Team Leader, and prepare to transform your idea into a startup ready for India's Student Shark Tank.
Idea Submission
Submit Your Startup Idea & Pitch Deck — Showcase your innovation, business model, and vision to make a strong impression on voters.
Prototype Submission
Submit a working prototype or MVP Demonstrate your solution and key features
Voting
Public voting opens for all shortlisted startups, with votes based on the quality and presentation of each team’s idea submission and pitch deck.
Jury Evaluation
Selection of Top Teams for Grand Finale
Offical Invitation for Grand Finale
The top 16 teams will receive an invitation to join us for the Grand Finale on 2 October 2026 in Nawalgarh, Rajasthan.
Prepare Pitching For Investors
Few days gap to reach the location
Live Pitching to Investors
Grand finale
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Prizes
Winner
INR 25000
1st Runner Up
INR 15000
2nd Runner Up
INR 10000
FAQs
Startupthon
LAST DATE TO REGISTER
Aug 25, 2026
Registration Fee
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Who can Participate?
Students or Entrepreneurs
Team size: 1 to 10 members
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