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GITAM SmartIDEAthon

Closed GITAM (Deemed to be University) Venture Development Centre All of India

Prize

₹2 lakh (winner), ₹1 lakh (runner up), plus ₹50,000 category awards

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What it funds
Cash prizes for student-led startup ideas solving social and environmental problems
Who can apply
  • Indian citizens studying full time in India (UG or PG) or recent graduates
  • Founder and co-founder both meet the student rule
  • Advanced idea, prototype, research or early traction stage
When you can apply
ClosedAnnual, usually opens October
How to apply
Register on the SmartIDEAthon site when the annual edition opens
Best for
Idea, Prototype stage
Run by
Incubators and universities

Open now for the same stage

Starter opens 30 grants in full. Pro opens every one.