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.
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.
Venue
IIT Hyderabad
Hyderabad, India