ThinkForBharat 1.0 – National Open Innovation Ideathon
By Code Capital & Coffee
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Quick Answer
A national online ideathon for Indian students to solve real-world challenges — ₹15,000 prize pool, internships, and .xyz domains for top 20.
- Funding amount
- Up to ₹15,000
- Funding type
- Competition
- Provider
- Code Capital & Coffee
- Application deadline
- Closed
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Results & next round
Applications for this round closed on 14 July 2026. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by Code Capital & Coffee. Official links are listed under Sources below.
We update this page when results are published, and when the next round opens.
About this competition
ThinkForBharat 1.0 is a national online Open Innovation Ideathon organized by Code Capital & Coffee, bringing together students, developers, designers, innovators, and aspiring entrepreneurs from across India to solve real-world challenges through innovative and scalable ideas.
Unlike traditional hackathons, participants are evaluated on the strength of their problem identification, innovation, validation, feasibility, impact, and business potential rather than a fully developed product.
Who Should Apply Open to students from all colleges and universities across India. No prior startup or technical experience required. Participation is allowed individually or in teams of 1–4 members. Inter-college and inter-disciplinary teams are allowed.
Tracks / Themes Participants are free to build solutions across any domain, including: Artificial Intelligence, Healthcare, Climate & Sustainability, EdTech, FinTech, Cybersecurity, Agriculture, Consumer Technology, Future of Work, Social Impact, Governance & CivicTech. A special Smart India Track focuses on Governance, Smart Cities, Rural Development, Public Services, Education, Transportation, Agriculture, Digital India, Infrastructure, Disaster Management, and National Development.
Format & Timeline The ideathon runs in multiple phases:
- Registration Phase: Register individually or as a team.
- Idea Submission: Teams submit a complete idea proposal and pitch deck.
- Screening Round: All submissions evaluated by an expert panel.
- Mentorship & Final Preparation: Shortlisted teams may receive guidance to refine their ideas.
- Grand Finale – 15 July 2026: Top finalists pitch live before judges, mentors, founders, and industry professionals.
- Winner Announcement: Recognition of winners, certificates, partner acknowledgements, and networking opportunities.
Deliverables Each team must submit a 10–12 slide pitch deck (PDF) covering: Problem Statement, Target Audience, Market Validation, Existing Solutions & Gap Analysis, Proposed Solution, Innovation & Technology, Business Model, Feasibility & Implementation Plan, Expected Impact, Future Roadmap. Optional: Prototype, MVP, Figma Design, Website, Demo Video, Supporting Documents.
Judging Criteria Problem Importance (20%), Innovation & Originality (20%), Feasibility & Execution (15%), Market Validation & User Research (15%), Business Potential & Scalability (15%), Business Model (10%), Presentation & Pitch Quality (5%).
Prizes 1st — ₹8,000, 2nd — ₹5,000, 3rd — ₹2,000, Top 20 — .xyz domain, Internships for Winners.
Eligibility Open to students across India. Teams of 1–4 members. Only one submission per team. All ideas must be original. Plagiarism leads to disqualification. AI tools, no-code platforms, and design tools are permitted. Working prototypes are optional but encouraged.
How to Apply Register via the official Unstop page linked above. Registration deadline is 14 July 2026.
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Organizers
Organizer
Code Capital & Coffee
Prizes & Awards
- Amount
- Up to ₹15,000
What You Get
Cash prizes for the top three teams, paid out at the grand finale: ₹8,000 for 1st, ₹5,000 for 2nd, and ₹2,000 for 3rd. Beyond the prize pool, top 20 teams receive a free .xyz domain, and winners get internship opportunities. Shortlisted teams may receive mentorship to refine their ideas before the final pitch. All participants get certificates, partner acknowledgements, and networking opportunities with judges, mentors, founders, and industry professionals.
How to apply
Four steps from draft to disbursement — one action each.
- 1
Submit on the official portal
Use the official application link and verify all details before final submission.
- 2
Follow up
Reach out 5–7 days after submitting to confirm receipt and ask about the review timeline.
