Partner with 26ideas Young Founders Floor
Become the catalyst to India's most ambitious young founders before they transform into tomorrow's unicorn builders.
Your Strategic Gateway to India's Future Business Leaders
Partner with India's most exclusive entrepreneurship competition for young founders, where visionary brands gain first-mover advantage with hundreds of curated founders aged 18-27 who represent tomorrow's decision-makers, customers, and industry champions.
Transform Your Partnership Investment Into Measurable Growth:
Direct Access to Tomorrow's Power Users
Unlock exclusive access to India's largest community of next-generation entrepreneurs—your direct gateway to future customers and industry influencers
Thought Leadership Via Your Products
Position your tools and platforms as essential resources for India's most promising builders through hands-on workshops and product demonstrations
Day-One Product Adoption
Ensure hundreds of ambitious young founders integrate your products from day 1 of their entrepreneurial journey, creating lasting usage patterns and brand loyalty
Pre-Launch Beta Testing Community
Access hundreds of engaged young founders for product feedback, feature testing, and user-generated content before market launch
Exclusive Talent Pipeline Access
Direct recruiting channel to India's most ambitious student entrepreneurs and early-stage builders for internships, partnerships, and future hiring needs
Why Partner With Us?
Untapped Market
Be among the first brands to systematically engage with India's 18-25 entrepreneur demographic
Early Adoption
Secure product usage patterns before competitors recognize the opportunity
Relationship Building
Establish trust with tomorrow's decision-makers while they're still accessible
Market Intelligence
Gain insights into emerging trends from India's most innovative young minds
Why Partner With Us?
Untapped Market
Be among the first brands to systematically engage with India's 18-25 entrepreneur demographic
Market Intelligence
Gain insights into emerging trends from India's most innovative young minds
Early Adoption
Secure product usage patterns before competitors recognize the opportunity
Relationship Building
Establish trust with tomorrow's decision- makers while they're still accessible
Thought Leadership Via Your Products
Position your tools and platforms as essential resources for India's most promising builders through hands-on workshops and product demonstrations
Day-One Product Adoption
Ensure hundreds of ambitious young founders integrate your products from day 1 of their entrepreneurial journey, creating lasting usage patterns and brand loyalty
Partnership TIERS
Engagement Metrics from Our Ecosystem
Success Indicator | Partner Benefit | Measurable Outcome |
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Community Engagement | Active participation in ecosystem | Sustained relationships with emerging builders |
Talent Identification | Quality candidate pipeline | Hundreds of top-tier candidates identified |
Product Adoption | Strong usage patterns from day 1 | Hundreds of founders actively using your tools |
Brand Recognition | High recall rate among young founders | Hundreds of entrepreneurs know your brand |
Partnership Categories
Presented By
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Own the Stage: Power India’s largest young founder platform as the exclusive “Presented By” partner, placing your brand at the heart of every young founder’s journey.
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Exclusive Industry Leadership: Become the only brand in your category, ensuring unmatched visibility with India’s top young founders, mentors, and investors at every major touchpoint.
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Unrivaled Product Integration: Seamlessly embed your product or solution across all program activities, making your tool indispensable for the next generation of unicorn builders.
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Direct Access to Top Talent: Get priority access to a hand-picked résumé pool and direct recruitment opportunities with the country’s most ambitious young founders.Transformative Brand Impact: Maximize your reach through high-visibility branding, keynote opportunities, exclusive networking, and strategic storytelling—show the ecosystem you power tomorrow.
Technology
Partner
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Plug Into the Builder Network: Position your technology as the backbone of innovation for India’s brightest young founders—with direct integration into their daily workflow and projects.
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Product Adoption at Scale: Enable hands-on product trials and receive valuable feedback from young founders for rapid growth and high engagement.
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Quarterly Conversations That Matter: Host interactive technology workshops, driving deeper founder relationships and meaningful product advocacy throughout the year.
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Showcase Your Brand: Enjoy prominent presence across digital, event, and on-floor assets—establishing your technology as the go-to solution in the startup ecosystem.
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Build Your Future Team: Tap into a curated stream of top campus talent, ready to engage with and champion your brand as their tech partner of choice.
Business
Partner
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Command the Spotlight: Feature your brand across high-visibility event banners & digital platforms—making you an integral part of every young founder’s experience.
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Connect with Changemakers: Directly engage with India’s most promising young founders through sponsored meetups and exclusive networking sessions.
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Showcase Your Solutions: Present your products or services in annual sessions, positioning your business as the essential partner for up-and-coming startups.
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Recruit the Best: Leverage event channels to share recruitment opportunities and gain priority access to the talent pipeline.
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Storytelling That Resonates: Be celebrated in feature articles and interviews on our blog and social media, linking your brand with the future of Indian entrepreneurship.
Technology Partner
Tech Integration & API Credits:
Provide platform or API credits to top 32 and top 8 teams, directly supporting participants’ growth while positioning your technology as core to their journey.
Event Branding and Marketplace Access:
Your logo showcased on event banners, main stage backdrop, participant welcome kit, and digital content. Enjoy two event passes, mentorship spot, booth presence, inclusion in community/participant access, and the special “Technology Partner” label on all relevant materials.
Platinum Partner
Premium Event Branding
Enjoy prominent “Platinum Partner” logo placement across select event banners, participant welcome kits, certificates, and venue signage, ensuring high visibility
Program Integration and Recognition
Be recognized across official digital materials, included in curated social and newsletter blasts, and featured as a supporting partner in event press and post-event communications.
Your partnership will also be highlighted during key program moments, with special mentions.
“Presented By” Partner
“Presented By” Co-Title Everywhere:
Prominent “Presented By” branding across all signage, banners, digital marketing assets, certificates, badges, and the main stage backdrop during the Finale, as well as exclusive “Presented By” logo placement throughout.
Keynote Program Role:
Deliver the Keynote address, present trophies to runner-ups, access to three event passes, and all branding elements including banners, participant welcome kit logo, and 3m x 3m booth onsite with additional standee opportunity.
Integrated Marketing & Mentorship:
Receive branding on all press, newsletter, and social shoutouts, three mentorship roles, exclusive opportunity for a five-minute product showcase, plus direct digital and physical recognition at every stage.
Title Partner
Title Branding Everywhere
Your brand receives “Title” designation on all integrated logo placements—including main stage backdrop during the Finale, venue signage, banners, physical booth, standees, participant welcome kits, and all “Title” digital materials.
Prime Stage Involvement
Deliver the official Welcome Note, present the Winner’s trophy, and have exclusive opportunities such as a 3-minute speaking slot, 5-minute product showcase, four event passes, and first pick for mentorship and branding.
Widest Onsite & Delegate Access:
Obtain a booth, standees, and banners while participating in all onsite branding—combined with more event passes and invitation to networking and trophy presentations than any other tier.
Unmatched Digital & Participation Reach:
Your logo appears on certificates, digital badges, all digital marketing and social content, and you get exclusive category lockout, first newsletter mentions, and direct access to participants for networking, including exclusive API credits for Top 8 and Top 32 entries.
Partnership TIERS
Tech Integration & API Credits:
Provide platform or API credits to top 32 and top 8 teams, directly supporting participants’ growth while positioning your technology as core to their journey.
Event Branding and Marketplace Access:
Your logo showcased on event banners, main stage backdrop, participant welcome kit, and digital content. Enjoy two event passes, mentorship spot, booth presence, inclusion in community/participant access, and the special “Technology Partner” label on all relevant materials.