STARTUPTHON 2.0
Stop Dreaming. Start Doing.
About Hackathon
We’re building something students have been waiting for—whether they know it or not.
A quiet spark is about to ignite a new era of opportunity, and the first ones who sense it will move ahead of everyone else.
Nothing is announced yet, but the future is already shifting behind the curtain.
Challenge Tracks
Solve What Others Ignore
<p>Real-world blindspots become your proving ground.</p>
Innovate Beyond Limits
<p>Only those ready to break patterns and rewrite rules will thrive.</p>
Startupthon 1.0 Champions
VisionV-Soft
TIET & IIT Kanpur
₹50,000
Okynus
NFSU
₹30,000
Drowsey Drivers
Sarvajnik College
₹20,000
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Startupthon 1.0 by Uptoskills is an intensive, hands-on program where teams rapidly prototype real-world solutions with direct mentor support, focused workshops, and iterative user testing. Participants receive actionable feedback that accelerates learning and helps validate product-market fit quickly. Beyond prizes, the event creates pathways to pilots, partnerships, and early-stage funding—leaving teams with stronger prototypes and clear next steps.
Event Perks :
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Participants will receive certificates and rewards. Winners will receive cash prize and mentorship opportunities.
Winners receive a Winner certificate and cash prize (₹20,000); 1st and 2nd runner-ups receive runner-up certificates and cash. All participants receive a participation certificate.
Top teams gain targeted 1:1 mentorship, business development support, and product/technical guidance, plus introductions to pilot partners and potential incubation with seed grants and cloud/tool credits for prototyping.
Winners are invited to demo days, receive digital certificates and badges, and are given prioritized access to investor office hours and media exposure. Continued support includes structured follow-up mentorship, tailored workshops (pitch practice, growth, and user research), introductions to partners and investors, and consideration for accelerator or pilot funding.
Selected teams may also be eligible for short-term incubation support and technical credits to help turn prototypes into pilots; eligibility and next steps will be communicated after results are announced.
What We Offer
Seed Grants & Funding
Access to seed funding and investment opportunities
Long-Term Impact
Build sustainable solutions with lasting impact
Market Access
Connect with industry partners and customers
Bootcamps
Intensive training and skill development
Community
Join exclusive network of innovators
Mentorship
Guidance from industry leaders
Who Can Participate
Early Stage Startups
Teams with working prototypes or MVPs
Student Teams
College students with innovative ideas
Researchers
Academic researchers with commercial potential
Event Timeline
Registration
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Team Formation
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Idea Submission
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Voting
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Meeting
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Judgement
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Final Result
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Prizes & Rewards
20000 Cash Prize and Winner Certificate
₹20000
15000 Cash Prize and 1st Runner-up Certificate
₹15000
10000 Cash Prize and 2nd Runner-up Certificate
₹10000
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