Iqwat Angels · Prize pool

Contribute to the prize pool

Iqwat Foundation has committed ₹4,00,000 to open the pool for the Startup Challenge 2026. Members of the community may add to it. The pool is awarded to Kashmiri Pandit founders selected through the Startup Challenge at IGBC 2.0 on 31 October.

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Contributions are accepted from Indian citizens, from an Indian bank account or card. We'll be opening this to the whole community soon.

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I would like to attend IGBC 2.0 on 31 October.
We will be in touch. A contribution does not reserve a seat.

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I understand my contribution is a donation to the Iqwat Startup Challenge prize pool. I receive nothing in return — no equity, no shares, no returns, no goods or services, and no say in who is selected.I understand the pool is awarded entirely at the discretion of Iqwat Foundation, on the recommendation of its jury, and that no contributor can influence the outcome.I have read and accept the Prize Pool Contribution Terms.I am an Indian citizen and this contribution is made from an Indian bank account or card.

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Outside India?

We are working on opening this to the whole community so everyone can back these founders. Until then we are not able to accept your contribution, and that is a gap we want closed.

In the meantime there is a great deal you can do that a young company values as much as a cheque — mentoring, introductions, a customer, an hour of your time.

Write to us at conclave@iqwat.com and we will put you to work.