How to Apply for Venture Challenge 9.0
Venture Challenge 9.0 accepts applications online through the official portal before the Closed (7 Mar 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 official portal. Confirm the current deadline and document checklist there before you start.
Selection process
The selection process for Venture Challenge 9.0 involves several structured stages. Initially, interested applicants must submit an online application through the designated portal. Following submission, the applications undergo a thorough review by the dedicated team at AIC Shiv Nadar University. Startups that are shortlisted from this initial assessment may then be invited for further evaluation or to present their pitches. Finally, the startups successfully navigating these stages are formally onboarded into the 9-month hybrid incubation program. Once accepted, eligible startups receive the promised funding support and structured mentoring in line with the program's guidelines.