AWS × IDFC × Campus Fund Grand Challenge 2026
Campus Fund
📌 About the Event
AWS × IDFC × Campus Fund Grand Challenge 2026 is a nationwide student startup competition that supports innovative student-led ventures across India. The challenge invites current students, eligible dropouts, and recent graduates to showcase startups from idea to product stage, with opportunities for funding, AWS credits, investor exposure, and mentorship.
ℹ️ Event Details
- Competition Type: Student Startup Competition
- Organizer: Campus Fund
- Partners: Amazon Web Services (AWS) and IDFC FIRST Bank
- Supporting Partner: 360 ONE
- Mode of Conduct: Online application and evaluation rounds, followed by an offline Grand Finale
- Grand Finale: Mumbai
- Top 15: Selected startups will advance to the Grand Finale
📅 Important Dates
- Registration Deadline: 10 October 2026
- Evaluation Rounds: October 2026
- Top 15 Startups Announced: November 2026
- Grand Finale: 10 December 2026
🎯 Eligibility & Rules
- Open to current students, eligible college/university dropouts, and graduates from 2023 onward.
- Open to student-led startups across all sectors.
- Solo founders and teams can participate.
- Startups can be at the idea, early, or product stage.
- At least one eligible founder must hold 25% or more equity in the startup
🏆 Benefits for the Participants
- Potential funding of up to $1 million for selected startups.
- AWS credits and startup resources.
- Investor exposure and networking opportunities.
- Mentorship and feedback from industry experts.
- Opportunity to pitch at the Grand Finale in Mumbai.
- Travel and accommodation support for outstation finalists.