



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
$6 Million
$6 Million
$6 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 up to $6 million from a 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 up to $6 million from a 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 up to $6 million from a 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 $6 Million in funding
Up to $6 Million in funding
Up to $6 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



Campus Tank is open to founders under 30 years of age with a startup idea or an early-stage venture — including those in the prototyping, pre-revenue, or early traction phase.
Additional Criteria (For Registered or soon-to-be Registered Startups)
If you’re applying under the Student Startup or Non-Student Startup cohort with a registered (or soon-to-be registered) startup and wish to be considered for investment, your startup must:
Be registered or in the process of registering as a legal business entity in India, and be ready to convert to a Private Limited Company if selected
Be incorporated within the last 10 years
Be at the pre-revenue, MVP, or product-market fit stage
Have not exceeded ₹100 Cr in revenue in any financial year
Have (or apply for) DPIIT recognition before receiving any funding
Startups in sectors like alcohol, non-vegetarian food products, leather goods, gambling, and betting are not eligible.
Campus Tank is open to founders under 30 years of age with a startup idea or an early-stage venture — including those in the prototyping, pre-revenue, or early traction phase.
Additional Criteria (For Registered or soon-to-be Registered Startups)
If you’re applying under the Student Startup or Non-Student Startup cohort with a registered (or soon-to-be registered) startup and wish to be considered for investment, your startup must:
Be registered or in the process of registering as a legal business entity in India, and be ready to convert to a Private Limited Company if selected
Be incorporated within the last 10 years
Be at the pre-revenue, MVP, or product-market fit stage
Have not exceeded ₹100 Cr in revenue in any financial year
Have (or apply for) DPIIT recognition before receiving any funding
Startups in sectors like alcohol, non-vegetarian food products, leather goods, gambling, and betting are not eligible.
Campus Tank is open to founders under 30 years of age with a startup idea or an early-stage venture — including those in the prototyping, pre-revenue, or early traction phase.
Additional Criteria (For Registered or soon-to-be Registered Startups)
If you’re applying under the Student Startup or Non-Student Startup cohort with a registered (or soon-to-be registered) startup and wish to be considered for investment, your startup must:
Be registered or in the process of registering as a legal business entity in India, and be ready to convert to a Private Limited Company if selected
Be incorporated within the last 10 years
Be at the pre-revenue, MVP, or product-market fit stage
Have not exceeded ₹100 Cr in revenue in any financial year
Have (or apply for) DPIIT recognition before receiving any funding
Startups in sectors like alcohol, non-vegetarian food products, leather goods, gambling, and betting are not eligible.
How It Works
How It Works
Phase I: Launch & Registrations
June - Registration Open
July - Grand Launch
Phase II: Submissions & Shortlisting
August - Submission Deadline
September - Evaluation and Shortlisting
Phase III: Demo Day
October - Offline demo day




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 in Campus Tank?
Does my startup need to be a registered entity?
Can my startup be pre-revenue or at the MVP stage?
What funding is available in Campus Tank?
What do I need to submit while applying for Campus Tank?
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 for Campus Tank?
Can I apply if I’ve already raised some funding?
Are all sectors eligible?
Is the program remote or in-person?
Who can participate in Campus Tank?
Does my startup need to be a registered entity?
Can my startup be pre-revenue or at the MVP stage?
What funding is available in Campus Tank?
What do I need to submit while applying for Campus Tank?
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 for Campus Tank?
Can I apply if I’ve already raised some funding?
Are all sectors eligible?
Is the program remote or in-person?
Who can participate in Campus Tank?
Does my startup need to be a registered entity?
Can my startup be pre-revenue or at the MVP stage?
What funding is available in Campus Tank?
What do I need to submit while applying for Campus Tank?
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 for Campus Tank?
Can I apply if I’ve already raised some funding?
Are all sectors eligible?
Is the program remote or in-person?