TribePreneurs Idea Quest for Tribal Startups 2026

About

A competition aimed at tribal entrepreneurs, inviting innovative solutions across various sectors, with substantial cash prizes and incubation support for selected startups. Participants will have the chance to showcase their ideas on a national platform, enhancing visibility and potential for growth.

Benefits

• 💰First Prize
  ₹7,00,000 awarded to the top startup
• 💰Second Prize
  ₹5,00,000 awarded to the second-place startup
• 💰Third Prize
  ₹4,00,000 awarded to the third-place startup
• 🎓Incubation Support
  Structured hand-holding for selected startups
• 🌐National Showcase
  Opportunity to present ideas and innovations on a national platform.

Eligibility Criteria

• Minimum 51% shareholding by Scheduled Tribe entrepreneurs
• Open exclusively to Tribal startups
• Innovations invited across sectors including health, nutrition, education, skills, AgriTech, forest economy, handicrafts, eco-tourism, renewable energy, AI & digital tools, and vernacular tech.

Participation Commitments

• Applications open from May 1, 2026
• Applications close on June 15, 2026
• Participation in the competition to showcase innovative solutions.

Target Region

India

Target Sector

All sectors