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Edition IV · 2026 · All India

If you had the courage
to build, you've already won.

SuperStartUps is one of Asia's premier democratically elected startup award properties.

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✓ 350+ startups impacted✓ Top 30 pitch in DelhiPhase 1 closes 31 Jul 2026
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02 · Why We Exist

90% of startups
die quietly.

90%

of startups registered in India never find the right resources, relationships, or feedback to make it past year two.

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The walls most founders hit

✕No access to investors who back early-stage bets
✕Generic mentorship that doesn't fit their stage
✕Competitions that reward polish, not potential
✕Communities that talk but don't open doors
✕Media attention only for the already-funded
✕Programs where only the top 1 finish with anything
03 · The Difference

Not another
competition.

Every other program picks a winner. We build them — all of them.

Other Startup Programs

✕Only top 1–3 walk away with real value
✕Feedback is a pitch critique, not structured thinking
✕Mentors meet you once and move on
✕Media coverage goes only to the winner
✕Network dies when the event ends

SuperStartUps 2026

✓₹2.5L in partner perks guaranteed to every applicant
✓Aletheia AI teardown of your deck before any judging
✓Sector-balanced shortlist — you compete within your field
✓Grand Finale in Delhi with national press in the room
✓A council of operators and investors for the programme
04 · The Journey

Two stages.
Both rewarded.

Every applicant gets instant value. Top 30 get the stage.

Stage 1 · All Applicants
₹2,599
Application fee · Everything included
Stage 2 · Top 30 Founders
Delhi Summit
2–3 founders per sector · 29 September 2026
Sector-balanced selection
  • ✓Grand Finale on stage in New Delhi
  • ✓National press coverage of the event
  • ✓Pitch to investors & operators in the room
  • ✓Council deep-dive sessions
  • ✓Warm investor introductions
  • ✓Alumni title & lifetime network
Top 30 selected across 10 sectors · 2–3 per sector
FinTechAI / DeepTechHealthTechConsumer / D2CSaaS / EnterpriseEdTechClimateTech / SustainabilityAgriTechLogistics / Mobility / Supply ChainFoodTech
05 · What You Get

Show up.
Leave with more.

Not just for the ones who win. For every founder who applies.

01
₹2.5 Lakh in Partner Credits
A stack of ₹2.5 lakh in partner perks from Aletheia AI, RaasLeads, NFX Digital and Youthfluence. Every applicant, guaranteed — before any selection.
02
Aletheia AI Deck Teardown
An institutional-grade teardown of your pitch deck by Aletheia AI — the same evaluation engine investors rely on. Unflinching and immediately actionable.
03
Delhi Grand Finale
The 30 finalists pitch live in New Delhi on 29 September 2026 — with investors in the room.
04
National Press
India's leading publications cover the finale, putting finalists in front of the whole ecosystem.
05
Sector-Balanced Selection
Ten sectors, judged separately — you're measured against your own field, not the loudest room.
06
Council & Investor Intros
Operators who've built unicorns sit on the council — and open their networks with warm introductions.
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₹2,599 · AI analysis + ₹2.5L perks · Phase 1 closes 31 July 2026

06 · The Council

People who've
built it before.

Operators and investors who've been in the room — and will be in yours.

Deep Kalra
Deep Kalra
MakeMyTrip
Founder & Executive Chairman
SB
Sanjeev Bikhchandani
Info Edge / Naukri.com
Vice Chairman
AC
Apurva Chamariya
Google India
Senior Leadership
VS
Vijay Sajjanhar
Marigold Capital
Founder
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08 · Honest Answers

Questions founders ask.

Why should I pay ₹2,599?
The perks alone are worth ₹2.5 lakh, and you receive them whether or not you make the shortlist. The deck teardown by itself tightens your pitch. The fee simply keeps applications serious.
What if I'm not selected for Top 30?
Everything in Stage 1 is still yours — the teardown, the credits, the peer cohort. No applicant leaves empty-handed.
How are the Top 30 selected?
Sector-balanced selection: 2–3 founders per sector across 10 categories. Your FinTech doesn't compete against ClimateTechs. Early-stage potential matters more than polish.
Is this for pre-revenue or funded startups?
Both. From idea-stage to seed-funded teams. The competition is about quality of thinking, market understanding, and founder conviction — not current revenue.
Pass it on

Know a founder who should be here?

Every founder you refer gets the same credits and deck teardown you do. Great founders travel in packs. Bring yours.

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Applications Open · 2026 Cohort
Your best shot
at building better.

One application, everything above included — and thirty founders take the Delhi stage on 29 September 2026.

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