Startup Dangal

Welcome to Startup Dangal!

The ultimate battleground for startups to showcase their prowess and innovation in the entrepreneurial arena. As a premier platform, Startup Dangal is committed to fostering a culture of competition, collaboration, and growth, providing aspiring entrepreneurs with the opportunity to shine on a global stage.

Participation in Startup Dangal is open to startups of all sizes and industries, offering a level playing field for emerging ventures to demonstrate their potential. Whether you're a seed-stage startup with a disruptive idea or an established player looking to expand your reach, Startup Dangal welcomes you to join the fray.

During Startup Mahakumbh 4.0, Startup Dangal stage will be set for the most ambitious and promising startups to compete for recognition and rewards. Startups may nominate as per the following age of establishment criteria:

• Early Age Startup : 0 to less than a year
• Young Startup : 1 to 3 years
• Mature Startup : 4 to 6 years
• Veteran Startup : 7 to 10 years

STEPS for Nomination:

Stage 1 (Social Media Buzz):

• Submit your nomination by filling up online form. Only 10 nomination per category - per industry will be selected for next stage. Last date to file nomination is 15th of May 2024.
• Prepare an attractive video of 3 to 5min, pitching for Startup Dangal. This video would be live on official YouTube channel of Startup Dangal. Last date of video submission is 30th May 2024.
• Share your video link to your clients and community. Startups having top 10 highest likes on their videos till 20th June: 12.00 night will be selected for 2nd round.

Stage 2 (Audience Vote):

• Selected 10 Startups would display their products and services in allocated area at IndiaFirst Startup Expo 2024.
• Startusp need to attract all delegates, visitors, investors to their respective booth and scan QR code mentioned on their passes from given scanner app.
• The top 5 highest positive voting receiver startup would be selected for Final Round of Startup Dangal.

Stage 3: (Dangal):

• Display: Jury visit to selected startup booth before the Dangal and give points on the basis of following criteria.
• Originality of the Idea: How novel and groundbreaking is the startup's concept
• Market need and Impact Potential: Does the product or service address a significant and unmet need in the market. How significantly can the startup's solution impact the target audience or industry.
• Technical Feasibility: How realistic and well-developed is the technological solution
• Revenue Model and Scalability Potential: How startup is generating revenue and achieving sustainable growth. Can the business model be easily replicated and scaled to reach a larger audience.
• Market strategy: Does startup has a well-defined strategy to acquire customers.
• Progress and Traction: Has the startup already achieve any milestones or gained traction in the market.
• Pitch Presentation: All 5 selected startups would be entering Startup Dangal Arena, and will be given 2 minutes to present themselves. Jury would give points as per the best presentation based upon how was the presentation clear, concise, and engaging? Did it effectively communicate the value.
• Rapidfire: Rendom questions would be asked by the jury and check wheather startups has understanding of their business and the ability to handle tough questions? Startusp need to answer quickly and gain the additional points.

Join us at Startup Dangal and unleash your startup's potential as you compete, collaborate, and conquer new horizons in the dynamic world of entrepreneurship. Get ready to embark on an exhilarating journey of innovation, ambition, and success.