ThinkForge (E-Cell IIT Patna x Growbettr)
By Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Patna
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Quick Answer
An ideathon by E-Cell IIT Patna and Growbettr with an ₹80,000 prize pool — open to teams of 1–5 with innovative ideas.
- Funding amount
- Up to ₹80,000
- Funding type
- Competition
- Provider
- Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Patna
- Application deadline
- Closed
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Results & next round
Applications for this round closed on 16 July 2026. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Patna. Official links are listed under Sources below.
We update this page when results are published, and when the next round opens.
About this competition
ThinkForge is an ideathon conducted by the Entrepreneurship Cell, IIT Patna in collaboration with Growbettr. It provides a platform for participants to transform innovative ideas into practical solutions for real-world challenges. The competition is designed to encourage creativity, problem solving, and entrepreneurial thinking by evaluating the originality, feasibility, scalability, and potential impact of each idea. A startup or working prototype is not required — only a well-structured and impactful idea.
Who Should Apply Open to students and early-stage innovators across India. Teams of 1 to 5 members. No prior startup or prototype needed.
Format & Timeline The competition consists of two rounds:
- Round 1: Idea Submission — Participants submit an Idea Document covering the problem, proposed solution, execution plan, and required technology. An optional pitch deck or prototype may be attached. Submissions are evaluated on innovation, feasibility, clarity, scalability, and impact.
- Round 2: Virtual Presentation — Shortlisted teams present their ideas virtually before a panel of judges, followed by a Q&A session. Final evaluations consider presentation quality, problem understanding, innovation, feasibility, and communication.
Prizes Total prize pool of ₹80,000 distributed as:
- Winner: ₹20,000
- Runner-Up (2 teams): ₹30,000 total (₹15,000 each)
- Second Runner-Up (3 teams): ₹30,000 total (₹10,000 each)
Additionally, participants receive expert feedback and mentorship, and promising teams may access incubation and funding opportunities.
Eligibility Open to all Indian participants. Teams of 1–5 members.
How to Apply Register via the Unstop link before the deadline. Submit your idea document by the specified date.
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Organizers
Organizer
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Patna
Prizes & Awards
- Amount
- Up to ₹80,000
What You Get
ThinkForge is a cash-prize ideathon with a total pool of ₹80,000 split across six winning teams. The winner receives ₹20,000; two runner-up teams get ₹30,000 total (₹15,000 each); three second runner-up teams get ₹30,000 total (₹10,000 each). Beyond prize money, all participants receive expert feedback and mentorship, and promising teams may get access to incubation and funding opportunities. No startup or working prototype is required — only a well-structured, impactful idea.
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.
