Direct Access to Renowned
VCs and Angel Investors
For possible funding opportunities
Access to "Skill Garage"
Curated workshops by
industry leading tools
Sponsored Trip to Mumbai
For the Grand Finale
India’s First Entrepreneurship Competition
Where EVERYONE Wins
INR 10 Lakhs+ of prize pool
Worthy credits
From premium brands
Direct Access to Renowned
VCs and Angel Investors
For possible funding opportunities
Access to "Skill Garage"
Curated workshops by
industry leading tools
Sponsored Trip to Mumbai
For the Grand Finale
India’s First Entrepreneurship Competition
Where EVERYONE Wins
INR 10 Lakhs+ of prize pool
Worthy credits
From premium brands
PITCH & SUCCEED
Young Founders Floor is an entrepreneurship competition that empowers Young Founders aged 18 to 27 years to challenge their ideas network with top founders and VCs, access hands-on workshops, all while receiving substantial benefits at every stage, culminating in cash prizes, exclusive mentorship and potential fundraising opportunities.
Mentoring
Guidance from industry experts and startup veterans to refine your venture.
Networking
Forge connections with visionary founders, leading VCs, and experienced mentors.
Prizes
Compete for a
₹10 lakh+ prize pool, with cash rewards for Top 32 and Top 10 teams.
Workshops
Unlock your potential with premium, hands-on workshops designed to supercharge your skills.
Fundraising
Gain exclusive access to India's leading VCs and angel investors, unlocking potential funding opportunities for your venture.
Our Investment Partners
Jignesh Kenia
Abhijeet Kumar
Who can participate?
If you’ve got the drive to build something meaningful, this stage is yours.
Young changemakers, bold thinkers, and scrappy builders (18–27 years old) driven to solve real problems and build big ideas.
If your idea is at the Idea Stage, Business Model Design, Minimum Lovable Product (MLP), or Early Revenue, you're exactly who we're looking for.
PITCH. SUCCEED.
Young Founders Floor is an entrepreneurship competition that empowers Young Founders aged 18 to 27 years to challenge their ideas network with top founders and VCs, access hands-on workshops, all while receiving substantial benefits at every stage, culminating in cash prizes, exclusive mentorship and potential fundraising opportunities.
Some of The Floor Mentors
More Than a Competition.
It's Your Launchpad.
Mentoring
Guidance from industry experts and startup veterans to refine your venture.
Networking
Forge connections with visionary founders, leading VCs, and experienced mentors.
Prizes
Compete for a ₹10 lakh+ prize pool, with cash rewards for Top 32 and Top 10 teams.
Workshops
Unlock your potential with premium, hands-on workshops designed to supercharge your skills.
Fundraising
Gain exclusive access to India's leading VCs and angel investors, unlocking potential funding opportunities for your venture.
Young changemakers, bold thinkers, and scrappy builders (18–27 years old) driven to solve real problems and build big ideas.
If you're an Indian citizen and can attend the Grand Finale in India, you're eligible to apply.
Who can participate?
If you’ve got the drive to build something meaningful, this stage is yours.
PITCH. SUCCEED.
Young Founders Floor is an entrepreneurship competition that empowers Young Founders aged 18 to 27 years to challenge their ideas network with top founders and VCs, access hands-on workshops, all while receiving substantial benefits at every stage, culminating in cash prizes, exclusive mentorship and potential fundraising opportunities.
Some of The Floor Mentors
More Than a Competition.
It's Your Launchpad.
PITCH. SUCCEED.
Young Founders Floor is an entrepreneurship competition that empowers Young Founders aged 18 to 27 years to challenge their ideas network with top founders and VCs, access hands-on workshops, all while receiving substantial benefits at every stage, culminating in cash prizes, exclusive mentorship and potential fundraising opportunities.
Some of The Floor Mentors
More Than a Competition.
It's Your Launchpad.
Who can participate?
Open to current students enrolled in undergraduate and postgraduate programs in India in all academic; international students must be physically present in India during the competition.
Undergraduate
students
Postgraduate
students
ROUND 1
Application & Skill Garage 1.0
📅 August 15 – November 1, 2025
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Register your team (1–4 members) and submit your startup idea
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Fill out a questionnaire to showcase your concept and vision
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Foundational workshops on product, design, AI, and more
ROUND 2
Top 32 Teams & Skill Garage 2.0
📅 26 – 29 November, 2025
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Top 32 pitch live to a jury of startup leaders & investors
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Get ₹10,000 cash reward per team
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Access to top-tier industry mentorship
ROUND 3
Grand Finale Pitch (Top 8 Selection)
📅 21 December, 2025
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Top 8 teams selected for the Grand Finale
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Pitch your venture on-stage in front of investors, VCs & media in Mumbai (offline)
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Compete for a ₹10 lakh+ prize pool
ROUND 1
Appication & Skill Garage 1.0
📅 August 15 – November 1, 2025
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Register your team (1–4 members) and submit your startup idea
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Fill out a questionnaire to showcase your concept and vision
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Foundational workshops on product, design, AI, and more
ROUND 2
Top 32 Teams & Skill Garage 2.0
📅 26 – 29 November, 2025
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Top 32 pitch live to a jury of startup leaders & investors
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Get ₹10,000 cash reward per team
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Access to top-tier industry mentorship
ROUND 3
Grand Finale Pitch (Top 8 Teams)
📅 26 – 29 November, 2025
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Top 8 teams selected for the Grand Finale
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Pitch your venture on-stage in front of investors, VCs & media in Mumbai (offline)
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Compete for a ₹10 lakh+ prize pool
INVESTMENT IN YOUR FUTURE :
₹5,000 Application Fee (per team)
What This Unlocks:
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₹50,000+ worth of training and resources for ALL participants
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₹1,00,000+ value package for Top 32 teams
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₹10,00,000+ opportunity exposure for Top 10 finalists