



Idea to Unicorn – Your Startup Journey Begins Here.
Idea to Unicorn – Your Startup Journey Begins Here.
Idea to Unicorn – Your Startup Journey Begins Here.
Pledged Funding Pool
Pledged Funding Pool
Pledged Funding Pool
$1 Million
$1 Million
$1 Million
Apna and Venture Catalysts (VCats),
in collaboration with Chandigarh University (CU), present
Apna and Venture Catalysts (VCats),
in collaboration with Chandigarh University (CU), present
Apna and Venture Catalysts (VCats),
in collaboration with Chandigarh University (CU), present
Campus Tank –
India’s biggest startup launchpad for young visionaries.
The Campus Tank –
India’s biggest startup launchpad
for young visionaries.
The Campus Tank –
India’s biggest startup launchpad
for young visionaries.

If you’re under 30 and have a groundbreaking idea or an early-stage startup, this is your once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Pitch your startup, get real funding from a $1 million pledged pool, and take the first step toward building the next big thing.
If you’re under 30 and have a groundbreaking idea or an early-stage startup, this is your once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Pitch your startup, get real funding from a $1 million pledged pool, and take the first step toward building the next big thing.
If you’re under 30 and have a groundbreaking idea or an early-stage startup, this is your once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Pitch your startup, get real funding from a $1 million pledged pool, and take the first step toward building the next big thing.
Why Participate in Campus Tank?
Why Participate in Campus Tank?
Up to $1 Million in funding
Up to $1 Million in funding
Up to $1 Million in funding
Incubation support for top founders by CU | Cube
Incubation support for top founders by CU | Cube
Incubation support for top founders by CU | Cube
Demo Day pitch at Chandigarh University
Demo Day pitch at Chandigarh University
Demo Day pitch at Chandigarh University
Featured on Apna's YouTube + Social Media
Featured on Apna's YouTube + Social Media
Featured on Apna's YouTube + Social Media
Campus Tank Winner Spotlight Award
Campus Tank Winner Spotlight Award
Campus Tank Winner Spotlight Award
Training, mentorship & masterclasses
Training, mentorship & masterclasses
Training, mentorship & masterclasses

Choose Your Cohort
Choose Your Cohort
Form a team of 1-6 members and register under one of the following cohorts
Form a team of 1-6 members and register under one of the following cohorts
Eligibility Checklist
Eligibility Checklist



To register, participants should meet the following criteria:
Education & Experience: Co-founders must be current students or graduates of Undergraduate (UG), Postgraduate (PG), Diploma, Ph.D., or any Professional Course, or be early-career professionals.
Age: Co-Founders registering for Campus Tank to represent their startups must be under 30 years of age.
Team Size: Teams must consist of 1 to 6 members.
If applying for Student or Non-Student Startup cohorts: Startups should be registered (or in the process of registration) as a partnership, LLP, private limited company, etc.
Note: Only a natural person (i.e., an individual) can register for the contest. In the case of registered startups, all co-founders (who meet the eligibility criteria) must register as a team and submit the application on behalf of the entity. Applications cannot be submitted directly in the name of a company or organization.
Additional criteria for registered startups:
To register, participants should meet the following criteria:
Education & Experience: Co-founders must be current students or graduates of Undergraduate (UG), Postgraduate (PG), Diploma, Ph.D., or any Professional Course, or be early-career professionals.
Age: Co-Founders registering for Campus Tank to represent their startups must be under 30 years of age.
Team Size: Teams must consist of 1 to 6 members.
If applying for Student or Non-Student Startup cohorts: Startups should be registered (or in the process of registration) as a partnership, LLP, private limited company, etc.
Note: Only a natural person (i.e., an individual) can register for the contest. In the case of registered startups, all co-founders (who meet the eligibility criteria) must register as a team and submit the application on behalf of the entity. Applications cannot be submitted directly in the name of a company or organization.
Additional criteria for registered startups:
To register, participants should meet the following criteria:
Education & Experience: Co-founders must be current students or graduates of Undergraduate (UG), Postgraduate (PG), Diploma, Ph.D., or any Professional Course, or be early-career professionals.
Age: Co-Founders registering for Campus Tank to represent their startups must be under 30 years of age.
Team Size: Teams must consist of 1 to 6 members.
If applying for Student or Non-Student Startup cohorts: Startups should be registered (or in the process of registration) as a partnership, LLP, private limited company, etc.
Note: Only a natural person (i.e., an individual) can register for the contest. In the case of registered startups, all co-founders (who meet the eligibility criteria) must register as a team and submit the application on behalf of the entity. Applications cannot be submitted directly in the name of a company or organization.
Additional criteria for registered startups:
How It Works
How It Works
Phase I: Launch & Registrations
June - Registration Open
July - Grand Launch
Phase II: Submissions & Shortlisting
August - Submission Deadline and Evaluation
Phase III: Demo Day
September - Demo Day @Chandigarh University
October - Post Event Incubation by Cube Founders Space by Chandigarh University




Academic and Incubation Partner



Courteous Support


Meet the Leaders behind Campus Tank



Shri Satnam Singh
Sandhu
Shri Satnam Singh
Sandhu
Hon’ble Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha & Chancellor, Chandigarh University



Prof. (Dr.) T. G. Sitharam
Prof. (Dr.) T. G. Sitharam
Chairman, AICTE (Ministry of Education)



Mr. Nirmit
Parikh
Mr. Nirmit
Parikh
Founder and CEO,
apna



Dr. Apoorva Ranjan
Sharma
Dr. Apoorva Ranjan
Sharma
Co-Founder & MD, Venture Catalysts & 100 Unicorns

Mr. Anuj
Golecha
Mr. Anuj
Golecha
Co-Founder, Venture Catalysts & 100 Unicorns
FAQs
FAQs
All You Need to Know About The Campus Tank
All You Need to Know About The Campus Tank
Who can participate?
Does my startup need to be a registered entity?
Can my startup be pre-revenue or at the MVP stage?
What funding is available?
What do I need to submit?
When will I pitch live?
What happens at the Demo Day?
Will I receive mentorship or support?
What are the evaluation criteria?
Is there a fee to apply?
Can I apply if I’ve already raised some funding?
Are all sectors eligible?
Is the program remote or in-person?
Who can participate?
Does my startup need to be a registered entity?
Can my startup be pre-revenue or at the MVP stage?
What funding is available?
What do I need to submit?
When will I pitch live?
What happens at the Demo Day?
Will I receive mentorship or support?
What are the evaluation criteria?
Is there a fee to apply?
Can I apply if I’ve already raised some funding?
Are all sectors eligible?
Is the program remote or in-person?
Who can participate?
Does my startup need to be a registered entity?
Can my startup be pre-revenue or at the MVP stage?
What funding is available?
What do I need to submit?
When will I pitch live?
What happens at the Demo Day?
Will I receive mentorship or support?
What are the evaluation criteria?
Is there a fee to apply?
Can I apply if I’ve already raised some funding?
Are all sectors eligible?
Is the program remote or in-person?