The EdTech Startup Challenge-2021

Building the ecosystem in India to help edtech startups succeed

This initiative is a joint venture between Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), AWS EdStart along with UIncept Accelerator to launch India’s Biggest EdTech Startup Challenge, The competition calls on entrepreneurs creating educational solutions for children and youth, disrupting the industry and creating employment across India. EdTech Startup Challenge is open for Indian Edtech startups having unique combination of talent, ideas, creativity, competitiveness, perseverance, and passion.

Who can apply:

All home grown EdTech startups are welcome to apply. While there is no strict ‘stage’ requirement for the startups, special consideration will be given to companies with a product already in the market, but prior to mass distribution. People from all ages, gender as well as from all geographies are invited to apply.

Applications gets divided into two categories:

  • Track 1

    Pre-MVP program will be targeting early stage startups from schools, universities, institutions, private sector adding new dimensions of outcomes based scale up and monitoring to existing incubator model.

    [Applications Closed]

  • Track 2

    Post- MVP program is targeted to Startups with world-class product design, traction, revenue, and technical execution. The 6 Months customized program/ MaterClass series aims to helps early stage EdTech startups go to market, accelerate their growth, and co-innovate with other stakeholders in the space to address sector-specific challenges with innovative solutions that improve learning outcomes and the impact of education.

    [Applications Closed]

  • Selection Criteria for Pre- MVP

    1. Proof of Concept or a functional prototype along with customer sessions/interviews done.

    2. Part of the EdTech sub-sectors: Test Prep, Video First/Micro Learning First, Smartphone First, Delivery, Curriculum aligned, AI/ML, 21st Century Skills, Vernacular, LCMS, 5G/IOT, XR, Performance Support, Neuro Based, NEP Aligned.

  • Selection Criteria for Post- MVP

    1. Target Criteria - Edtech

    2. Companies should be founded in the last 5 years

    3. Revenue in the range of INR 1-5 lakhs per month run rate or 50K downloads

    4. Holon IQ and Tracxn criteria - top team ratings.

    5. Team composition includes a Tech Co-Founder

    6. Company should be an approved AWS EdStart member. Apply Now

    Know more

WINNERS PRIZES

PRE-MVP

  • All qualified* Pre-MVP participants are eligible to apply for the Innovator Tier program of AWS Edstart program and receive benefits such as: $500 in AWS Promotional Credit, Access to live or virtual training and more... - AWS

  • Promotional credits for - Top 3 winners - AWS

  • Winner(s) can get pre-seed investments worth upto INR 3 lakhs in lieu of (1%-3%) equity based on management's discretion - UIncept

  • AWS Edstart SWAG (T-shirt/mugs etc.) for EdTech founders - AWS

  • Social Media Campaigns for the winners- AWS & UIncept

  • Perks more than $25K USD - UIncept

    (Subject to modifications based on management's decision)

Applications closed

WINNERS PRIZES

POST-MVP

  • All qualified* Post-MVP participants stand a chance to get a direct entry into the UIncept Startup Acceleration Program. The program offers co-working space, free wifi, expert mentorship, value add perks worth $25K USD Networking events, access to mentors and investors network and more...

  • Winner(s) can get investments worth up to $10K USD in lieu of (1%-3%) equity based on management's discretion - UIncept

  • Promotional credits for - Top 3 winners - AWS

  • All selected Post-MVP participants are eligible for the second round of AWS credits - AWS

    (Subject to modifications based on management's decision)

Application closed

Meet our Mentors for All India EdTech Challenge and Master Class Series ‘21 - ‘22

  • Rohit Swarup

    Corporate mentor, Founder Director Xplora Design Skool & Futurz

  • Dr. Poornima M. Charantimath

    Mentor Atal Mission, NITI Aayog, Govt., of India

  • Manish Upadhyay

    Advisor & EIR- UINCEPT, Co-founder Liqvid

  • Divya Momaya

    Founder-Mentor My Board

  • Ajay Jain

    EdTEch Startups Advisor Director-BD Magnaquest

The Post-MVP Program Advantage

  • Seed ($) Funding

    Investment worth INR 7 lakhs based on management's discretion - UIncept

  • Masterclass Series

    We provide a 180-days acceleration programme, through customised masters class series.

  • Global Network

    We have established a global overseas network, to make expansion easier for you.

  • Educator + Mentors

    We have Education Experts and Montor-in Residence (MIR) to help provide an educator’s perspective

EdTech Challenge Masterclass Schedule Track 1

Other Benefits:

  • AWS Cloud Credits

  • Opportunity to get accelerated by EdTech Accelerator

  • Mentored by Industry Experts

  • Opportunity to get your idea funded by VCs

  • Peer support from other start-ups

  • Free Co-working space for a year*

  • Opportunity to collaborate with portfolio companies

  • Ideation labs access*

    *T&C apply

 2021-22 PRIZES are SPONSORED BY

EVENT PARTNERS

Disclaimer:

  • UIncept and Partners (together the "Organizers") are holding a compeon to find the most promising Indian startups in EdTech Startup Challenge & Master class Series for 2021

  • The winners of the compeon will be the founders of the winning startups.

  • All decisions relang to the administraon of the compeon, including, but not limited to, nominaon, selecon of winners, publicaon or any other decision, shall be made exclusively and solely by the Organizers at their sole discreon and no claims by any parcipant shall be permied in connecon with any of the above stated.

  • The Organizers shall not be required to provide any explanaon or clarificaons with respect to their decision as to the identy of the winner of the compeon or regarding any other decisions under these terms and condions, and no appeal may be made against any of their decisions.