Himalayan Startup Trek (HST) Grand Challenge 2025 at IIT Mandi Catalyst
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Quick Answer
An annual flagship pitch competition hosted by IIT Mandi Catalyst, offering cash grants (up to ₹10 lakh) and incubation opportunities to startups. The event focuses on thematic areas including Huma…
- Funding amount
- Up to ₹11L
- Funding type
- Grant
- Provider
- IIT Mandi Catalyst
- Application deadline
- Closed
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Results & next round
Applications for this round closed on 7 September 2025. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by IIT Mandi Catalyst. Official links are listed under Sources below.
We update this page when results are published, and when the next round opens.
About this grant
The Himalayan Startup Trek (HST) Grand Challenge is an annual flagship pitch competition hosted by IIT Mandi Catalyst to bring together startups, investors, and mentors from across India. The event aims to boost the startup ecosystem in the Himalayan region by offering cash grants and incubation opportunities to startups with innovative ideas. The challenge focuses on four key thematic areas: Human Computer Interaction, Build for Himalayas, Environment and Sustainability, and Bio Innovation. The program is a gateway for startups to get incubated at IIT Mandi Catalyst.
Eligibility
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Grant providers
IIT Mandi Catalyst is the technology business incubator (TBI) run by IIT Mandi from its Kamand campus in Himachal Pradesh. Launched in 2016, it was the state's first TBI. It is funded by IIT Mandi itself, the Department of Science and Technology (DST), the Ministry of…
Learn moreBenefits & Funding
- Amount
- Up to ₹11L
- Fund type
- Grant
What You Get
Selected startups receive cash grants (upto ₹10 lakh) and incubation offers from IIT Mandi Catalyst. The program also includes CSR grant opportunities and access to mentorship, investors, and ecosystem partners.
How to apply
Four steps from draft to disbursement — one action each.
- 1
Draft your application
Answer the form inside the grant tracker — AI drafts each response using your past answers, so you're not starting from a blank page.
- 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.
Sources
Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.
