Opportunity brief
Build Your Bharat, is a pan-India initiative by Next Bharat Ventures – Suzuki Innovation Centre, commencing with partner institutes in Hyderabad.
The initiative aims to encourage students to identify real-world challenges faced by communities across India and develop innovative, scalable solutions through impact entrepreneurship.
Build Your Bharat Hackathon
The initiative will culminate in an 8-hour hackathon on 21 November at the Suzuki Innovation Centre (SIC), IIT Hyderabad, bringing together students passionate about entrepreneurship and solving meaningful societal challenges.
Focus Areas:
- Agriculture: Increasing farmers' income.
- Migrant Livelihoods: Improving the livelihoods of gig workers.
- Rural Healthcare: Addressing healthcare challenges in small towns and rural areas.
Who Can Apply?
- Students interested in building their own startups.
- Committed founders, including students and recent graduates, who are developing a startup.
What Can Winning Teams Gain?
- ₹5 lakh in prize money and seed grants to kick-start their entrepreneurial journey.
- An opportunity to receive up to ₹1 crore in equity investment.
- Expert mentorship and guidance.
- Access to the living labs of Next Bharat's Impact Entrepreneurs.
Important Dates
Activity
Date
Idea Submission Deadline
8 November 2026
Shortlisted Teams Announced
14 November 2026
8-Hour Hackathon
21 November 2026
How to Apply:
Interested students must submit an idea deck and a 3–5-minute video explaining the problem, proposed solution, and any groundwork or prototype developed.
Learn More About the Hackathon
Apply Here – Build Your Bharat Hackathon
Talk on Impact Entrepreneurship – 4 November at IIT Hyderabad
- Mr. Vipul Nath Jindal – CEO, Next Bharat Ventures and IIT Hyderabad alumnus.
- Dr. Kishore Indukuri – Founder, Sid's Farm.
Talk on Impact Entrepreneurship – 5 November at ICRISAT
- Ms Vachana Shetty – Head of Marketing, Next Bharat Ventures
- Mr. Anupam Shrey – Founder, Plutas.ai
The speakers will share their entrepreneurial journeys, insights into building impact-driven businesses, and perspectives on translating real-world problems into sustainable ventures.