RASTA – National Level Startup and Innovation Challenge

Wainganga Incubation Foundation is organizing RASTA – National Level Startup and Innovation Challenge, inviting applications from innovators and startups across India to showcase their ideas and compete on a national platform.

This challenge is designed to identify and support high-potential startups and innovative solutions across sectors. It provides participants with an opportunity to gain visibility, validate their ideas, and compete for significant cash rewards along with long-term incubation support.

Selected participants will compete for top prizes, including ₹1,50,000 for the first position, ₹1,00,000 for the second position, and ₹50,000 for the third position. In addition, two special prizes of ₹25,000 each will be awarded for Best Defence Innovation and Best Deep-Tech Innovation.

Beyond cash rewards, the program offers a strong incubation opportunity. The winners and top-performing startups will get a chance to be incubated at Wainganga Incubation Foundation for up to two years, providing access to mentorship, infrastructure, and ecosystem support to scale their ventures.

The challenge is open to sector-agnostic startups and innovators, making it accessible to anyone building impactful solutions. With no registration fee, this is a low-risk, high-upside opportunity for early-stage founders to gain recognition and support.

Prize Pool:
• 1st Prize: ₹1,50,000
• 2nd Prize: ₹1,00,000
• 3rd Prize: ₹50,000
• Special Prizes: ₹25,000 each (Defence Innovation & Deep-Tech Innovation)

Apply here: RASTA Challenge Registration Form