<h1>Nationwide Startup Competition for Students and Graduates with New Blockchain Track and $1M Funding Opportunity</h1> A technology company and an investment fund announced the sixth edition of a nationwide competition recognizing innovative student-led startups. Open to current students, recent graduates, and dropouts from 2022 onwards across all sectors, the competition includes a new onchain track sponsored by a blockchain incubator. The initiative offers mentorship, national exposure, investor access, and prizes including non-dilutive grants and potential funding up to approximately $1 million. Applications close mid-September 2025, with a grand finale scheduled for December in Mumbai. Past editions have resulted in significant follow-on investments for winning startups. A panel of industry leaders will judge the competition, which aims to empower young entrepreneurs and support the growth of the startup ecosystem.