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National Buildathon 2026 by Forge India | Startup & Innovation Competition
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National Buildathon 2026 by Forge India | Startup & Innovation Competition

Application Deadline
May 26, 2026

National Buildathon 2026 by Forge India

Applications are now open for National Buildathon 2026, an online startup and innovation competition organized by Forge India in partnership with NiharSkill, an official NSDC partner.

This builder-first competition is designed for students and early-stage innovators who want to transform startup ideas into real products through mentorship, development, and live pitching opportunities.

Participants will move through multiple stages including idea submission, MVP development, and final pitching before judges.


Competition Overview

ParticularsDetails
Competition NameNational Buildathon 2026
Organized ByForge India
Partner OrganizationNiharSkill
Event TypeStartup & Innovation Competition
ModeOnline
Team Size1 – 3 Members
Focus AreaProduct Management & Innovation
EligibilityUG, PG, Engineering, Management & Other Students
Registration StatusOpen

About the Competition

TopicDetails
Main ObjectiveTransform innovative ideas into working startup solutions
Competition StyleMulti-Round Innovation Competition
Main FocusStartup Building, MVP Development & Product Pitching
Best ForStudents interested in startups, entrepreneurship & product management
Skill AreasProduct Thinking, Business Models, Pitching & Development

Competition Stages

Round 1 — Idea Submission

RequirementDetails
Submission FormatPPT (Maximum 10 Slides)
Slide 1Team Introduction
Slide 2Problem Statement
Slide 3Proposed Solution
Slide 4Target Audience
Slide 5Business Model
Slide 6-10Prototype, Wireframe or Research

Round 2 — Development Submission

RequirementDetails
MVP SubmissionLive URL or Working Prototype
Source CodeGitHub Link or ZIP File
DescriptionShort explanation of project (Max 200 words)

Round 3 — Final Pitch

RequirementDetails
Pitch ModeLive Zoom Presentation
Pitch Duration7 Minutes Demo + Pitch
Q&A Session3 Minutes
Judging CriteriaProduct Demo, Problem-Solution Fit, Startup Potential & Confidence

Eligibility Criteria

Eligible CandidatesStatus
Engineering StudentsEligible
Undergraduate StudentsEligible
Postgraduate StudentsEligible
Fresher CandidatesEligible
Management StudentsEligible
Medical StudentsEligible
Law StudentsEligible
Arts, Commerce & Science StudentsEligible

Why You Should Participate

BenefitsDescription
Startup ExposureLearn startup building process
MVP DevelopmentBuild real working products
Pitching ExperiencePresent before judges and mentors
MentorshipGuidance from innovation ecosystem
Resume BuildingValuable startup competition experience
NetworkingConnect with innovators and builders

Event Highlights

HighlightsDetails
Event ModeOnline
Team Participation1 – 3 Members
Focus AreasInnovation, Product Development & Entrepreneurship
Organized ByForge India
Competition LevelNational Level
FormatIdea → MVP → Final Pitch

Registration & Official Links

 

PlatformLink
Forge India Official WebsiteVisit Forge India
NiharSkill Official WebsiteVisit NiharSkill
NSDC Official WebsiteVisit NSDC

Important Dates

Event StageDate
Idea Submission Round13 May – 26 May 2026
Development Submission27 May – 28 May 2026
Final Pitch Round29 May 2026

Final Summary

TopicSummary
Best ForStudents interested in startups & product development
Main SkillsProduct Management, MVP Building, Pitching
Participation ModeOnline
Organized ByForge India

The National Buildathon 2026 by Forge India is an excellent opportunity for students and innovators who want to convert startup ideas into real-world products while gaining exposure to entrepreneurship, product development, and live pitching experience.

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