Startup Dangal Season 3.0 — Up to ₹10L Pitch Competition (Indore/Raipur)
A hybrid pitch competition by Startup Dangal with city screenings in Indore and Raipur, a Delhi main event, and a prize pool of up to ₹10 Lakhs plus mentorship.
- Funding amount
- ₹10L (competition)
- Funding type
- Competition
- Application deadline
- Rolling
- Eligible stage
- Any stage
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Overview
Startup Dangal Season 3.0 is a nationwide pitching contest that puts founders in front of judges, mentors and investors, with a prize pool that reaches up to ₹10 Lakhs. It is organised by Startup Dangal and returns for a third season in a hybrid avatar — city-level screening rounds feeding into one large gathering in the capital.
Entries are welcome from entrepreneurs anywhere in India. Nothing in the format bars a particular company size or sector: a seed-stage venture with a disruptive idea and an established business looking to scale up pitch in the same arena.
This edition covers the Indore and Raipur circuit. Startups from these cities first take the stage at an offline screening in their own city, and the strongest contenders move on to the main event in Delhi, where the winners are decided.
Applying is a single nomination form. There is no application fee mentioned anywhere in the programme details, and no deadline has been published yet.
Highlights
- A nationwide pitch competition organised by Startup Dangal, now in its third season
- Prize pool of up to ₹10 Lakhs in funding, plus mentorship and investor access
- Hybrid format: offline screenings in Indore and Raipur, followed by the main event in Delhi
- Three rounds — a 5-minute city pitch, a Top 100 pitch in Delhi, then a rapid-fire finale
- Open to startups of any size and any industry across India, with no DPIIT or MSME requirement listed
- Applications go through the official nomination form at https://startupdangal.com/
Who can apply
Startup Dangal Season 3.0 is open to startups from across India, with no stated restrictions on how large or how young a company is, or which sector it operates in.
- Stage: seed-stage ventures through to established players looking to expand
- Industry: any sector — no industry filter is mentioned
- Geography: entrepreneurs and startups based anywhere in India
- Team size: no minimum or maximum team size is specified
Registration as a DPIIT-recognised startup or as an MSME is not listed as a requirement for entering this competition. No founder-level criteria — such as age, qualification or residency within a particular state — are mentioned in the programme information.
Because the screening rounds for this edition are held in Indore and Raipur, founders in and around those cities have the advantage of pitching close to home, although participation is not limited to them.
Startup Dangal Season 3.0 — Up to ₹10L Pitch Competition (Indore/Raipur) is open to startups at any stage. It is open to startups registered anywhere in India.
- Eligible stage
- Any stage
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Deadline & timing
Startup Dangal Season 3.0 — Up to ₹10L Pitch Competition (Indore/Raipur) accepts applications on a rolling basis — there is no fixed cut-off date, so eligible startups can apply at any time. Because rolling programmes can pause without notice, confirm the window is still open on the official site before you start.
What the funding covers
The headline benefit is a prize pool that goes up to ₹10 Lakhs in funding for the winning startups, awarded through the competition rather than as a regular investment round.
- Cash prize money: a total pool of up to ₹10 Lakhs, with winners announced at the end of the final rapid-fire round
- Mentorship: guidance from industry experts is part of what participants receive
- Investment opportunities: the competition puts startups in front of investors and industry experts, opening conversations that go beyond the prize itself
- Pitch exposure: the opportunity to present to a room of judges and investors at the Delhi main event
The programme information does not break the ₹10 Lakh pool down into individual prize slabs or specify how the amount is split between winners.
How to apply
Applications are submitted on the . Confirm the current deadline and document checklist there before you start.
Selection process
The competition runs in three rounds, mixing offline city-level pitches with a central finale.
- Stage 1 — City screening: Applicants deliver a 5-minute pitch at an offline screening held in their city. For this edition the screening cities are Indore and Raipur.
- Stage 2 — Delhi main event: The Top 100 startups from the screening round pitch at the main event in Delhi.
- Stage 3 — Rapid-fire round: Shortlisted startups face a rapid-fire round, after which the winners are announced and the prize pool is awarded.
The information provided does not include scoring criteria, judging panel details or the timeline between rounds.
Documents you’ll need
Before you apply to Startup Dangal Season 3.0 — Up to ₹10L Pitch Competition (Indore/Raipur), keep the following documents ready:
- A pitch deck or short business plan describing the problem, product and traction
- Company registration documents and PAN
- Founder identification (PAN / Aadhaar) and brief profiles
- Recent financial statements or projections
- Product details — a demo, prototype or working link if available
Exact requirements are confirmed on the official application portal — treat this as a preparation checklist.
Who this is best for
Startup Dangal Season 3.0 — Up to ₹10L Pitch Competition (Indore/Raipur) is best suited for startups in India seeking non-dilutive funding of ₹10L. If that describes your startup, review the eligibility criteria above before applying.
Frequently asked questions
How much funding can a winning startup receive at Startup Dangal Season 3.0?
The competition has a total prize pool of up to ₹10 Lakhs in funding, awarded to winners at the end of the final rapid-fire round in Delhi. The programme details do not specify how that pool is divided between individual winners or what each placement receives.
What is the application deadline for Season 3.0?
No deadline has been published in the programme details available so far. Since the competition involves offline screening rounds in Indore and Raipur before the Delhi main event, it is worth checking the official nomination form at https://startupdangal.com/ for the current cut-off and round dates.
Who is eligible to apply?
Startups from across India are invited to participate. There are no stated limits on company size, stage or sector, so both early seed-stage ventures and more established businesses looking to scale can enter. The organisers describe the contest as open to startups of all sizes and industries.
Is Startup Dangal restricted to a particular industry or sector?
No. The competition does not mention any industry filter or sector preference in its eligibility rules. Founders from any vertical are invited to apply, which makes it a generalist pitch platform rather than a sector-specific programme.
Do I need DPIIT recognition or MSME registration to enter?
Neither is listed as a condition of entry. The programme details make no mention of DPIIT recognition, MSME registration, or any incorporation-related requirement, so founders should not treat these as mandatory for applying.
Does Startup Dangal take equity in participating startups?
The programme's details do not mention any equity stake being taken from participants. It is structured as a competition with a cash prize pool of up to ₹10 Lakhs, and it separately mentions investment opportunities from industry experts — any such investment conversations would happen independently between the startup and the interested investor.
Can startups from outside Indore and Raipur apply?
Yes. Participation is open to entrepreneurs across India. Indore and Raipur are simply the cities where the offline screening pitches for this edition take place, and the main event is held in Delhi. Founders based elsewhere in the country are still invited to take part.
What is the format of the competition?
It is a hybrid format with three rounds. First comes an offline city screening where you deliver a 5-minute pitch. The Top 100 startups then pitch at the main event in Delhi. Finally, there is a rapid-fire round, after which the winners are announced.
What information do I need to submit with my application?
The official nomination form asks for your startup profile, details of your innovation, evidence of traction, and information about the founders. Preparing these four things before you start the form will make the submission quicker.
How do I apply for Startup Dangal Season 3.0?
Applications are made through the official nomination form on the Startup Dangal website at https://startupdangal.com/. There is no mention of an application fee, and no other application route is described in the programme details.
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