Startup Dangal Season 3.0 - Kolkata
By Startup Dangal
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Quick Answer
India's premier startup competition — pitch your idea, get mentorship, and win funding up to ₹10 Lakhs.
- Funding amount
- Up to ₹10L
- Funding type
- Competition
- Provider
- Startup Dangal
- Application deadline
- Deadline not announced
- Location
- West Bengal
About this competition
Startup Dangal Season 3.0 is India's premier startup competition, offering a competitive platform for startups of all sizes and industries to showcase their innovation, gain mentorship from industry experts, and win funding up to ₹10 Lakhs. The event is organized by Startup Dangal, a platform committed to fostering a culture of competition, collaboration, and growth among entrepreneurs.
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 to join the fray.
Format & Timeline The competition is conducted across 19 major locations in India, with a hybrid format (online + offline) in Kolkata. The process has three stages:
- Stage 1: Screening in your city — a 5-minute pitch to judges.
- Stage 2: Top 100 startups pitch at the Delhi main event.
- Stage 3: Rapid-fire round and winner announcement.
Prizes Total cash prize pool of up to ₹10,00,000, plus mentorship and investment opportunities for winners.
Eligibility Open to startups of all sizes and industries. No specific team size or stage restrictions mentioned.
About the Organiser Startup Dangal is a premier platform dedicated to fostering entrepreneurship in India. It conducts screenings across 19 major cities, providing a level playing field for emerging ventures to demonstrate their potential and connect with investors, mentors, and ecosystem leaders.
How to Apply Nominate your startup by submitting your profile, 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
Top-placed startups win a share of the total cash prize pool of up to ₹10 lakh, awarded after the final rapid-fire round. Beyond the prize money, winners also get expert mentorship, are connected to top VCs and angel investors ready to fund their vision, and get to showcase their startup to buyers seeking investment-ready ventures. Selected startups pitch live on stage to investors, jury members, and ecosystem leaders, gaining visibility and the chance to scale with investor backing.
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.
