Startup Dangal Season 3.0 - Kochi
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
- Kerala
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 event is committed to fostering a culture of competition, collaboration, and growth, offering aspiring entrepreneurs the opportunity to shine on a global 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 team, Startup Dangal welcomes you.
Format & Timeline The competition is conducted across 19 major locations in India. The process includes:
- Stage 1: Screening in your city (5-minute pitch)
- Stage 2: Top 100 pitch at the Delhi main event
- Stage 3: Rapid-fire round and winner announcement
The Kochi edition is a hybrid event — online and offline in Cochin, India.
Prizes Total funding up to ₹10,00,000, plus mentorship from industry experts and investment opportunities.
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 profiles, innovation details, traction, and founder information through the official nomination form at https://startupdangal.com/.
Eligibility
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Organizers
Organizer
Startup Dangal
Prizes & Awards
- Amount
- Up to ₹10L
What You Get
Winners of Startup Dangal Season 3.0 receive funding from a prize pool of up to ₹10,00,000, decided after a rapid-fire round in front of investors and jury members. Alongside the prize money, the competition provides expert mentorship from industry leaders who have built successful startups, and access to a network of 50+ investors including top VCs and angel investors ready to fund your vision. Selected startups also get to showcase their products and services to buyers seeking investment-ready ventures, pitch live on stage to investors and ecosystem leaders, and gain national recognition, credibility, and connections with like-minded entrepreneurs.
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.
