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Designing for What's Next (Navi x Friends of Figma, Bangalore)

Name: Designing for What's Next (Navi x Friends of Figma, Bangalore)
Start: 2026-03-28T09:30:00.000Z
End: 2026-03-28T13:30:00.000Z
Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka

Saturday, March 28, 2026 · 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm

by Friends of Figma, Bangalore

designfintechaibangalore+6 more

Apollo — B2B sales intelligence and lead database

Notion — workspace, docs and AI for startups

Grants Closing Soon

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GUSEC

Up to ₹50L

NIDHI SSS Seed Support at GUSEC

Deeptech, AI or space startups at product or revenue stage incubated at GUSEC.

Eligibility

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Pernod Ricard India Foundation

₹8L – ₹12L

ADVAYA Plastic Circularity Innovation Launchpad - SIIC IIT Kanpur Cohort 2

Startups at any stage focused on circular economy or plastic waste reduction innovations.

Eligibility

Competition

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Runway Incubator, UPES

Up to ₹10L

UPES DST-iTBI Ignition Grant 2.0 – Runway Incubator

Student founders building deeptech, AI or agritech solutions at idea or product stage.

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Techstars

Up to ₹2Cr

Techstars Healthcare Accelerator powered by Permanente Medicine Mid-Atlantic States

Healthtech founders at product or revenue stage seeking a top global accelerator.

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Competition

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Techstars

Varies

Techstars Anywhere Accelerator

Deeptech, AI or cleantech founders at any stage seeking a top global accelerator.

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Uttishthati Foundation i-TBI, NIT Hamirpur

Up to ₹10L

Uttishthati Foundation i-TBI Ignition Grant 2.0 — NIT Hamirpur

Prototype / ignition grant up to ₹10 lakh per startup · DST NIDHI i-TBI scheme run by Uttishthati Foundation at NIT Hamirpur · Focus: DeepTech & AI, Renewable & Green Energy, Smart & Sustainable Construction, AgriTech (incl. Himalayan Bio-Resources), HealthTech & Life Sciences · Expert mentorship, industry guidance and NIT Hamirpur innovation ecosystem access

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Techstars

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Techstars Space Accelerator

Space, drone or manufacturing startups at product stage seeking a global accelerator.

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Centre for Next-Gen Entrepreneurship in Science & Technology Foundation (CNEST), KLE Tech

₹10L

CNEST TBI 2.0 — KLE Tech Belagavi, Karnataka

Up to ₹10 lakh equity-free seed support per startup · Karnataka TBI 2.0 programme at KLE Tech Belagavi (₹10 cr govt backing per TBI) · Dedicated 5,100 sq. ft. incubation facility at Dr M S Sheshgiri Campus · Tri-state mandate — open to founders from Karnataka, Goa and Maharashtra

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Ratan Tata Innovation Hub (RTIH)

₹3L – ₹5L

AP Build Grant — Build with AI: RTIH Startup Sprint

₹3–5 lakh grant support · 4-week intensive AI prototype sprint · Hybrid format — virtual + RTIH hubs/spokes across AP · Backed by Govt. of Andhra Pradesh (RTIH)

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TiE Pune

Up to ₹45L

TiE Women – Pune Chapter

Women founders in Maharashtra at any stage seeking mentorship and acceleration.

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Startup Software Credits

Notion

Notion for Startups

Rs. 5 Lakhs+ in Notion credits

Zoho Corporation

Zoho for Startups

Up to ₹1.86 lakhs in Zoho Wallet credits (Stage 1 + Stage 2)

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LaunchHacks V

LaunchHacks

Open Challenge Program 7.0 (OCP 7.0) - Visakhapatnam

STPI Kalpataru Centre of Entrepreneurship (CoE)

Apply by Jun 7, 2026

Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh

₹4 Lakhs prize pool

Innovation challenge

MAKER'S ARENA 2.0

AIC RAISE

Google Cloud Rapid Agent Hackathon

Google

Apply by Jun 11, 2026

Online

₹45 Lakhs prize pool

Hackathon

OpenAI Developer Hackathon — Pune

OpenAI Developer Community — Aman Mogal

Apply by Jun 14, 2026

Pune, Maharashtra

Hackathon

FIND EVIL!

sans

Apply by Jun 15, 2026

Online

₹19.8 Lakhs prize pool

Hackathon

Tribal Business Conclave 2026 — Open Grand Challenge

Ministry of Tribal Affairs (Government of India) via Startup India

Apply by Jun 15, 2026

Online

₹12 Lakhs prize pool

Innovation challenge

Tribal Business Conclave Open Grand Challenge

Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India

Apply by Jun 15, 2026

Online

₹12 Lakhs prize pool

Innovation challenge

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This event, 'Designing for What's Next,' hosted by Friends of Figma Bangalore in collaboration with Navi, explores the evolving landscape of FinTech, AI, and Design. It is tailored for designers, design leaders, and creative thinkers within the startup ecosystem and beyond, aiming to provide fresh perspectives on current industry shifts.

Attendees can expect an evening filled with insightful discussions and practical knowledge. The agenda includes lightning talks covering critical topics such as designing at scale, the nuances of designing for AI agents versus human users, and the future trajectory of FinTech design. The event will conclude with a panel discussion, offering a comprehensive outlook on the future of design and the craft itself.

This is a curated event with limited seating, and registrations are subject to approval to ensure a diverse and engaged audience across various experience levels and backgrounds. The full agenda and speaker lineup will be announced shortly. Stay updated by following Friends of Figma Bangalore on their social media channels.

Designing for What's Next (Navi x Friends of Figma, Bangalore)