Startup Dangal Season 3.0 - Chennai
By Startup Dangal
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India's premier startup competition offering mentorship, exposure, and funding up to ₹10 Lakhs for startups of all sizes and industries.
- Funding amount
- Up to ₹10L
- Funding type
- Competition
- Provider
- Startup Dangal
- Application deadline
- Deadline not announced
- Location
- Tamil Nadu
About this competition
Startup Dangal Season 3.0 is India's premier startup competition, providing a competitive platform for startups to showcase their innovation, gain mentorship from industry experts, and win funding up to ₹10 Lakhs. The competition is committed to fostering a culture of competition, collaboration, and growth, offering aspiring entrepreneurs the opportunity to shine on a national stage.
Who Should Apply Open to startups of all sizes and industries — from seed-stage ventures with disruptive ideas to established players looking to expand their reach. Whether you are a solo founder or a full team, Startup Dangal welcomes you.
Format & Timeline The competition is hybrid (online + offline) with screenings across 19 major locations in India. The process has three stages:
- Stage 1: Screening in your city — A 5-minute pitch to local judges.
- Stage 2: Grand Pitch — Selected startups showcase their products/services at the event, engage with visitors, and pitch live on stage to investors, jury members, and ecosystem leaders.
- Stage 3: Win & Scale — Winners announced after a rapid-fire round. Get funded and mentored by experts. The Chennai edition takes place on July 23, 2026.
Prizes Funding up to ₹10 Lakhs, plus mentorship and investment opportunities from industry experts.
Eligibility Open to startups of all sizes and industries. No specific team size or stage restrictions mentioned.
How to Apply Nominate your startup by submitting your profiles, innovation details, traction, and founder information through the official nomination form at https://startupdangal.com/.
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Organizers
Organizer
Startup Dangal
Prizes & Awards
- Amount
- Up to ₹10L
What You Get
Winners receive prize funding of up to ₹10 Lakhs after a rapid-fire round. Selected startups get to showcase their products/services at the event and pitch live on stage to investors, jury members, and ecosystem leaders. Beyond the prize, the competition provides mentorship from industry experts, connects you with top VCs and angel investors ready to fund your vision, and puts you in front of buyers seeking investment-ready ventures. Past winners describe national recognition, boosted credibility, and connections with like-minded entrepreneurs as key takeaways. The journey runs through three stages—nomination, grand pitch, and win & scale—so the prize is part of a broader acceleration experience.
How to apply
Four steps from draft to disbursement — one action each.
- 1
See the questions before you start
Download every question this programme's application form asks, so you can prepare your answers offline before opening the portal.
- 2
Submit on the official portal
Use the official application link and verify all details before final submission.
- 3
Follow up
Reach out 5–7 days after submitting to confirm receipt and ask about the review timeline.
