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Startup application

Apply to pitch

₹1499 to apply. 3 rounds. A ₹5L+ grant pool. Most of your fee comes back if you don't advance.

Before you start: You must have a working prototype or MVP to apply — PPT-only startups are not eligible. Total prior funding must be under ₹25L.

Registration fee: ₹1499

Apply for ₹1,499. Get 80% back if Round 1 doesn't work out. Get 50% back if Round 2 doesn't. Make it to Chandigarh? You're pitching live for ₹5 Lakh+

  • • Eliminated after Round 1 (online): 80% refund — ₹1199 back
  • • Eliminated after Round 2 (online): 50% refund — ₹749 back
  • • Selected for offline finals at Founder Haus: 0% refund — you're pitching live for ₹5 Lakh+
  • • All refunds processed within 7 working days of elimination
01 Founder details
02 Startup basics
03 Stage & traction

This section matters most to investors.

04 Legal & recognition

Eligibility: total prior funding must be under ₹25L.

05 Financials & use of grant
06 Uploads & final