Events
Startup Championship 2026
A national competition that surfaces India’s strongest early-stage teams — judged in twenty-five cities, decided in one room.
Timeline
Five months, and you always know what happens next.
Sept 2026
Applications open
Open to any Indian startup under five years old.
Oct 2026
Screening
Every application reviewed. All applicants hear back.
Nov 2026
City rounds
Judged rounds across twenty-five cities.
Dec 2026
National final
Finalists present to the full Venture Alliance.
Jan 2027
Mentor matching
Every finalist matched into the Mentors Circle.
Dates are indicative and will be confirmed when applications open.
Three ways in
Potential is evenly distributed. Access is not.
PRISM exists to close that gap. Pick the door that fits you.
Founders
You have a company and you need mentors, capital and a room that takes you seriously.
Apply →Mentors
You have built something. Give a few hours a month to founders who are where you were.
Join the circle →Investors
You want vetted, diligence-ready dealflow from across twenty-five Indian cities.
Partner with us →