Three years. 350+ founders. One movement.
Every edition of SuperStartUps Asia has left behind a stronger cohort of founders, a wider network, and proof that inclusive programs produce better outcomes.
Apply for 2026
- 3
- Editions run
- 350+
- Startups across all batches
- 60+
- Council members over 3 years
- ₹3L+
- Avg perks per finalist
- Venue
- Taj Lands End, Mumbai
- When
- Grand Finale · August 2025
SuperStartUps Asia 2025: The Scale Edition
The third edition brought the largest cohort yet. 140+ applicants across 18 cities, a 24-member council, and the first CNBC partnership that amplified finalists nationally.
- 140+
- Applicants
- 18
- Cities
- 24
- Council members
Highlights
- First edition with CNBC media partnership for finalists
- ₹1.2 lakh average perks delivered to every applicant
- Top 6 received warm intros to 14 active investors
- 3 of 6 finalists closed funding within 6 months
Grand Finale winners
First Place
EduRoot
EdTech · Tier 2 Cities
Second Place
MediLink
HealthTech · Rural
Third Place
FreightBox
Logistics · B2B
- Venue
- ITC Maurya, New Delhi
- When
- Grand Finale · September 2024
SuperStartUps Asia 2024: The Depth Edition
The second edition doubled down on mentorship quality. Fewer, more curated applicants. With every council member committing to more time per founder.
- 110+
- Applicants
- 12
- Cities
- 16
- Council members
Highlights
- Introduced structured 1:1 sessions for Top 30 founders
- First cohort with pan-India Tier 2 & 3 city representation
- 2 finalists featured in national business press
- Average NPS from founders: 87 out of 100
Grand Finale winners
First Place
GreenRoots
CleanTech · AgriTech
Second Place
PaySeva
FinTech · Bharat
Third Place
WorkNest
B2B SaaS · HR
- Venue
- The Leela, Bangalore
- When
- Grand Finale · October 2023
SuperStartUps Asia 2023: The Origin Edition
Where it all began. The first edition was built on one question: what if a startup program gave value to every founder. Not just the winner? Ninety applications. A clear answer.
- 90+
- Applicants
- 8
- Cities
- 10
- Council members
Highlights
- First startup program in India to guarantee perks to all applicants
- Launched the 'everybody wins' model that defines the program today
- Top 3 finalists went on to raise a combined ₹6 crore within 12 months
- Returned 100% of council members for Edition II
Grand Finale winners
First Place
Kirana+
Retail Tech · D2C
Second Place
SkillBridge
EdTech · Upskilling
Third Place
ColdLink
Logistics · Cold Chain
2026 is your year. Don't watch from the outside.
Applications are open for 2026. The fourth edition. Top 30 founders invited to the New Delhi Grand Finale. ₹2.5L in partner perks + an Aletheia AI deck teardown, guaranteed to every applicant.