TribePreneurs Idea Quest 2026

About

A national competition aimed at supporting startups owned by Scheduled Tribes in India, offering substantial cash prizes and comprehensive incubation support to enhance their business potential and visibility.

Benefits

• 💰Cash Prizes
  First prize of ₹7 Lakhs
• 💰Second Prize
  Second prize of ₹5 Lakhs
• 💰Third Prize
  Third prize of ₹4 Lakhs
• 🎓Incubation Support
  Comprehensive incubation support including mentorship, strategic guidance, and access to resources
• 🌐National Visibility
  National visibility and exposure for winners to showcase their innovations
• 💼Additional Grants
  Potential access to additional grants and market linkages under various Ministry of Tribal Affairs schemes.

Eligibility Criteria

• Startups must be majority-owned (51% or more) by Scheduled Tribes (ST) entrepreneurs
• Open to startups registered in India
• No restrictions on industry sector, state, or entity type
• Applications accepted from any stage of development, including ideation, validation, early traction, and scaling stages.

Participation Commitments

• Applications must be submitted by July 15, 2026
• Documentary evidence of ST status required
• Compliance with shareholding requirement necessary.

Target Region

India

Target Sector

All sectors