How to Apply for Y Combinator Winter 2026 Batch — ₹4.2Cr Seed Deal for Global Startups

Applications are submitted online and reviewed by the YC team, partners and experienced alumni before shortlisted startups are invited to interview.

• Online application — founders submit their details, including team, idea or product, market opportunity and traction, through the YC website.
• Review and shortlisting — the YC team screens submitted applications and picks out the most promising startups.
• Interview — shortlisted founders attend a video-conference interview of around 10 minutes with YC partners. The discussion covers the strengths of the team, the size of the market, how novel the idea is and how fast the business could grow.
• Decision — outcomes usually arrive on the same day as the interview. Successful applicants receive an offer of investment and a place in the batch, while others receive constructive feedback.
• Investment and start — accepted companies are funded immediately, and the programme formally begins in January.