Build.
Build something real.
Buildathons, hackathons, startup challenges and problem-solving experiences.
- Buildathons
- Hackathons
- Startup challenges
- Problem-solving experiences
Concept illustration: saffron, ivory and green silk flowing above an open-air startup campus with people meeting and working.
- Buildathon
- Skillathon
- Startup Caravan
- Founder Marathon
What is the Great Indian Startup Month?
Not just an event. A month for entrepreneurship.
Entrepreneurship happensEverywhere
IN A CLASSROOM.
In a classroom.In a college.In a startup.In a boardroom.In a small town.In a stadium.
The Great Indian Startup Month brings these experiences together under one annual platform.
Every year, the month returns with new programmes, new communities, new cities and new opportunities to participate.
One month.
Multiple cities.
Thousands of builders.
One entrepreneurial movement.
Why the Startup Month?
India has millions of people with ideas.
What happens when more of them get the opportunity to build?
The Great Indian Startup Month is designed to create that opportunity. A month where people can:
Discover
a problem worth solving.
Learn
the skills to build.
Build
solutions and ventures.
Pitch
ideas and startups.
Connect
with the ecosystem.
Launch
their entrepreneurial journey.
What happens during the month?
A month built around action.
Not just talks.Not just conferences.Not just competitions.
The Great Indian Startup Month brings together multiple experiences around four simple ideas:
Learn.
Skill up for what's next.
Skillathons, workshops, expert sessions and entrepreneurship programmes.
- Skillathons
- Workshops
- Expert sessions
- Entrepreneurship programmes
Connect.
Meet the people who matter.
Founder gatherings, investor interactions, pitch opportunities and ecosystem meetups.
- Founder gatherings
- Investor interactions
- Pitch opportunities
- Ecosystem meetups
Celebrate.
Cheer the builders.
Founders, students, innovators, communities and the people building India's future.
- Founders
- Students
- Innovators
- Communities
The Great Indian Startup Month presents
The Line-up
Five ways to experience the month
HeadlinerBuildathonBuild something that mattersA stadium-scale startup-building experience where participants work on real-world problems, build prototypes with mentors and pitch their ideas.Problem → Idea → Build → PitchExplore SkillathonLearn the skills to build what's nextExplore 1 Crore EntrepreneurshipBuilding India's next generation of entrepreneursExplore Startup CaravanBeyond the big citiesExplore Founder MarathonFor the people who keep buildingExplore
And there's more · One month, many ways to participate
- College Hackathons
- Ideas & Innovation Challenges
- Coffee with Experts
- Founders Nights
- Pitch Studios
- Business Conferences
- Government Roundtables
- Startup Festivals
- Workshops
- Campus Programmes
- Little Founders
- Community Events
- Partner Events
- Technology Events
- Investor Gatherings
- And more
Your event could be part of the month · Dates & cities to be announced
Buildathon
Build something that matters.
A stadium-scale startup-building experience where participants work on real-world problems, develop solutions, build prototypes and present their ideas. Teams will receive challenges, work with mentors and turn problems into potential solutions.
Problem → Idea → Build → PitchExplore Buildathon
Skillathon
Learn the skills to build what's next.
A national learning movement focused on practical skills. The goal is to make relevant knowledge and practical learning accessible to a much larger community.
AI · Technology · Business · Entrepreneurship · Digital Skills · Future SkillsExplore Skillathon
1 Crore Entrepreneurship
Building India's next generation of entrepreneurs.
A national entrepreneurship movement designed to introduce, encourage and enable more Indians to explore entrepreneurship. From schools and colleges to professionals, founders and emerging communities, through workshops, challenges, mentorship, learning experiences and startup-building opportunities.
Discover. Learn. Build. Pitch. Launch.Explore the mission
Startup Caravan
Taking entrepreneurship beyond the big cities.
India's next generation of entrepreneurs isn't limited to the traditional startup hubs. The Startup Caravan takes startup conversations, opportunities, experiences and ecosystem connections to emerging entrepreneurial communities across India.
Cities. Communities. Ideas. Founders.Explore Startup Caravan
Founder Marathon
Celebrating the people who keep building.
Entrepreneurship is a long journey. Founder Marathon brings founders, students, ecosystem professionals and communities together through a shared experience around entrepreneurship, resilience and the spirit of building.
Run. Connect. Celebrate.Explore Founder Marathon
Who is it for?
There's a place for everyone.
Pick your pass. Every part of the entrepreneurial ecosystem has a way in.
Swipe the passes →Students
Your first startup could start here.
You don't need to already be a founder. You just need an idea, a problem you're curious about, or the willingness to build.
- Learn
- Meet founders
- Build
- Compete
- Pitch
- Collaborate
Student pass
Founders
Build. Connect. Grow.
Connect, learn, showcase and find new opportunities. Whether you're:
- Exploring your first idea
- Building your first product
- Looking for mentors
- Looking for capital
- Looking for customers
- Looking for talent
- Looking for your next connection
Founder pass
Colleges & schools
Bring entrepreneurship to your campus.
- Hackathons
- Skillathon
- 1 Crore Entrepreneurship
- Ideas & Innovation Challenges
- Expert Sessions
- Little Founders
- Workshops
- Partner Events
Campus pass
Investors
Discover the next generation of builders.
Connect with emerging founders, student entrepreneurs, startups, innovators and ecosystem communities participating throughout the month.
Join as an investor →Investor pass
Corporates
Build with the startup ecosystem.
Engage with startups, talent and innovation through:
- Challenge programmes
- Buildathon tracks
- Technology partnerships
- Workshops
- Startup engagement
- Campus programmes
- Talent initiatives
- Sponsorships
Corporate pass
Government & institutions
Turn real problems into building opportunities.
Bring real-world challenges to India's students, founders, innovators and builders.
- Challenge
- Innovation
- Prototype
- Possibility
Institution pass
Mentors & experts
Share what you know.
Share knowledge, experience and guidance with the people building during the month.
Join as a mentor →Mentor pass
Ecosystem partners
Bring your people into the month.
Bring your community, programme or event into the month.
Become a partner →Partner pass
How to take part
From interest to impact.
Getting involved is simple. Here's how the month comes together for you.
Register your interest
Tell us who you are and how you want to participate: as a student, founder, mentor, investor, institution or partner.
Hear it first
Dates, cities and programme schedules are announced progressively. Registered participants get the updates first.
Pick your programmes
Choose from flagship experiences, city programmes, campus activities, workshops and partner events.
Show up and build
Join the month, meet the ecosystem and take your next step towards entrepreneurship.
The calendar
One month. Hundreds of possibilities.
Flagship experiences, city programmes, campus activities, workshops, community events and partner events, all on one calendar.
The calendar is coming soon.
Dates, locations and programme schedules will be announced progressively. Once launched, you'll be able to explore the month by:
DateCityProgrammeCategoryOnline / Offline
From metros to emerging startup cities.
The month will connect entrepreneurial communities across India, and expand with every edition.
CitiesTBA
CampusesTBA
CommunitiesTBA
StadiumsTBA
OnlineTBA
2026 locations will be announced soon.
Partner events
Already building something for entrepreneurs?
Make it part of the month. The Great Indian Startup Month isn't designed to replace India's existing startup ecosystem. It is designed to bring more of it together.
Your event.Your community.One national month.
Submit your event
If you are organising a
Startup eventTechnology eventHackathonConferenceFounder meetupWorkshopInvestor gatheringCampus programmeInnovation programme
…you can explore becoming an official Great Indian Startup Month Partner Event.
The mission · our long-term ambition
1 Crore!
people taking a step towards entrepreneurship.
More people building.More problems solved.More entrepreneurs created.
India's entrepreneurial future cannot be built by a small group alone. The Great Indian Startup Month is building a platform that brings them together. It needs:
StudentsFoundersSkilled professionalsInnovatorsMentorsInvestorsInstitutions
Every edition creates more pathways from
Idea→Learn→Build→Pitch→Launch
This is an annual IP
This is just the beginning.
The Great Indian Startup Month begins with its first edition and returns every year.
Edition 01
The Beginning
Establish the platform, programmes and communities.
Coming soonEdition 02
Expand
More cities. More communities. More participation.
Edition 03
Grow
A broader national footprint and deeper ecosystem participation.
Every edition
More.
More people. More ideas. More builders. More opportunities.
Partners
Build the month with us.
The Great Indian Startup Month is designed as a recurring annual platform. Organisations can participate through:
NationalBuild a relationship with the overall IP.→
CitySupport entrepreneurship in a specific city or ecosystem.→
ProgrammePartner with a flagship experience.→
ChallengeBring real problems and challenges to builders.→
CampusConnect with India's student community.→
TechnologyProvide the infrastructure and technology that enable the month.→
CommunityBring your network into the movement.→
Register your interest
Be part of India's entrepreneurial month.
StudentFounderMentorInvestorCollegeSchoolCorporateGovernment InstitutionSponsorEvent OrganiserEcosystem Partner
Dates, locations and programme details will be announced soon.
Season 01 · Admit one
See you at the month.
Thanks for registering your interest. Dates, locations and programme details will be announced soon.
FAQ
Got questions?
Does the Great Indian Startup Month happen every year?
Yes. The Great Indian Startup Month is being created as an annual intellectual property and entrepreneurship platform, returning every year with new programmes, communities and opportunities.
When is the next edition?
The next edition is currently being planned. Dates will be announced soon.
Who can participate?
Students, founders, mentors, investors, colleges, schools, corporates, government institutions, ecosystem partners and event organisers can participate.
Is this only for startups?
No. The platform is designed for anyone interested in entrepreneurship, innovation, skills, technology, startups and building solutions.
How can I participate in a Buildathon?
Buildathon registration and participation details will be announced soon.
Can my college or school participate?
Yes. Institutions can participate through multiple programmes, challenges, workshops and campus activities.
Can I organise an event during the Startup Month?
Yes. Existing startup, technology, innovation and entrepreneurship events can apply to become a Partner Event.
Can my company partner with the Startup Month?
Yes. Organisations can explore national, city, programme, challenge, campus, technology and community partnerships.
How can I bring the Startup Month to my city?
You can register your interest as a City / Location Partner.
Who is behind the Great Indian Startup Month?
The Great Indian Startup Month is a proposed IP and national event platform of WOI India, with execution arrangements subject to confirmation and final agreements.
The Great Indian Startup Month
India's month of entrepreneurship.
Build. Learn. Connect. Celebrate.
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