What is Sharkathon?
Shark-A-Thon is a high-stakes startup pitch competition where bold thinkers present their ideas to a panel of industry experts and investors. Inspired by the spirit of Dream Big, this stage is where imagination meets opportunity.
Pitch your vision, challenge the sharks, and prove your idea deserves to become the next big success. Because every groundbreaking venture begins the same way: "with someone daring to dream bigger".
Why Participate?
Mentorship
Get one-on-one guidance from seasoned entrepreneurs and industry experts.
Funding Opportunities
Stand a chance to secure exclusive seed funding from top VC firms.
Networking
Connect with like-minded innovators, potential co-founders, and investors.
Validation
Test your ideas in front of a real audience and get instant market feedback.
Event Format
Elimination Round
20 teams shortlisted through online registrations will be invited to present an overview of their idea/project through presentations to the panel. The time limit for the first pitch will be 5 minutes maximum.
Final Round
Out of the 20 teams, 5 teams will be selected for the final round. Teams will pitch in detail in a 10-minute timeframe, where judges will ask detailed questions based on point schema.
Requirement
Prepare a presentation for overview of the project/idea in the elimination round. Prepare an assessment/report of the project/idea.
Investment & Awards
Top 3 ideas will receive cash prize, vouchers, and guaranteed 1 month technical internship opportunity.
Prize Pool
Massive rewards await the most innovative startup concepts.
Runner Up
Cash + 12k worth vouchers
+ Technical Internship
+ Goodies
Grand Winners
Cash + 15k worth vouchers
+ Technical Internship
+ Goodies
2nd Runner Up
Cash + 8k worth vouchers
+ Technical Internship
+ Goodies
Meet the Panel
Pitch to industry leaders who can turn your vision into reality.
Coming Soon
Venture Capitalist
Top Tier VC
Coming Soon
Tech Lead / Founder
Unicorn Startup
Coming Soon
Angel Investor
Angel Network
Timeline
1st March 2026
Applications Open
Start forming teams and submit your initial startup ideas.
20th March 2026
Registration Closes
Final deadline to submit your applications and pitch decks.
21st March 2026
Shortlist Announcement
Top ideas are selected to pitch in person at the RGIT campus.
23rd – 25th March 2026
Sharkathon Event
Three days of intense building, mentoring, and the final pitch.
Our Sponsors
Backed by industry leaders who believe in student innovation.
Platinum Sponsor
Platinum
Gold Sponsor
Gold
Incubation Partner
Partner
Cloud Partner
Partner
Enter the Tank
Fill out the details, upload your pitch deck, and get ready to revolutionize your industry.