The Grand Finale of Podar StartupThon 2K26 successfully celebrated innovation, entrepreneurship, problem-solving, and the spirit of young innovators.

With 3,357 registrations, 1,476 colleges, 847 startup teams, and participation from 23 States & 5 UTs, the initiative provided a national platform for young entrepreneurs to transform ideas into impactful ventures.

Grand Finale Highlights

₹25 Lakh Investment Opportunities

Smash Buggers – ₹10 Lakh

Zentech – ₹10 Lakh

Techverse – ₹5 Lakh

Incubation Support for all winning teams by The Anandilal Podar Trust

A special appreciation to our esteemed jury members: Mr. Rajiv Podar, Mr. Sanjay Sarda, Mr. Gaurav Sharma, Mr. Ritvik Mathur, Mr. Shivam Agrawal, and Mr. Sumit Srivastava for their valuable insights and guidance.

Congratulations to all the winners and finalist teams!

Podar StartupThon 2K26 — Think. Innovate. Build. Impact.