Startup Dangal Season 3.0 — Pitch for up to ₹10L

Startup Dangal Season 3.0 is a nationwide startup competition that gives founders a public stage to present their ideas, learn from experienced mentors, and compete for a cash prize pool of up to ₹10,00,000. Organised by Startup Dangal, the event is designed to encourage healthy competition, collaboration, and growth across the Indian startup ecosystem.

The competition is open to startups of every size and industry — from early-stage ventures with a disruptive concept to established companies looking to scale further. Both solo founders and teams are welcome to participate.

Screenings are held across 19 major Indian cities, and the Kolkata leg uses a hybrid format that combines online and offline participation. The journey includes a city-level screening, a main event in Delhi for the top 100 startups, and a rapid-fire round that decides the winner.

• Total cash prize pool of up to ₹10,00,000
• Open to startups of all sizes and industries
• Screenings across 19 major Indian cities
• Hybrid format (online + offline) for Kolkata
• Mentorship and investment opportunities for winners

The competition is open to startups of all sizes and industries. There are no specific restrictions on team size or stage of development, so both early-stage and more mature ventures can apply.

Startup Dangal Season 3.0 — Pitch for up to ₹10L is open to startups at any stage. It is open to startups registered anywhere in India.

Startup Dangal Season 3.0 — Pitch for up to ₹10L 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.

Winners share a total cash prize pool of up to ₹10,00,000. In addition to the prize money, winning startups also receive mentorship from industry experts and gain access to investment opportunities that can help them scale.

The selection process follows three stages:

• Stage 1: City-level screening — each startup presents a 5-minute pitch to a panel of judges.
• Stage 2: The top 100 startups from across the country pitch at the main event in Delhi.
• Stage 3: A rapid-fire round is held, followed by the announcement of winners.

Before you apply to Startup Dangal Season 3.0 — Pitch for up to ₹10L, 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.

Startup Dangal Season 3.0 — Pitch for up to ₹10L 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.