How to Apply for Campus Fund Grand Challenge 2026 — Pitch Competition for Student Startups
Campus Fund Grand Challenge 2026 — Pitch Competition for Student Startups accepts applications online through the official portal before the 10 Oct 2026 deadline. Follow the steps below — and always confirm the latest details on the official source before you apply.
How to apply
Applications are submitted on the . Confirm the current deadline and document checklist there before you start.
Selection process
Application and screening. Every entry is put through a rigorous screening by the Campus Fund team. Reviews weigh innovation, scalability, the strength of the founding team and the size of the market the venture addresses.
Top 15 announcement. The most promising ventures are shortlisted, and the Top 15 startups are announced in November 2026.
Grand Finale pitch. The shortlisted teams travel to Mumbai for the Grand Finale on 10 December 2026, where each one presents live to a jury of leading investors, well-known founders and influential business leaders. Pitches are assessed on clarity, viability, impact and overall presentation.
Final determination. On the basis of those live pitches, the jury decides which startups are the top performers of the challenge. Outstation finalists have their travel and accommodation covered for the finale.
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