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Please fill out the form below to register your team for the Tetr Emerging Founder’s Challenge.
Do you have an idea?
What is the Tetr Emerging Founder's Challenge?
The Tetr Emerging Founder's Challenge brings together ambitious students from Asia and the Middle East who want to build real products, solve real problems, and get seen by the right people.
No case-study thinking here; this is for students who want to create. Whether you're validating an idea or scaling something you’ve already built, this challenge provides a platform for mentorship, visibility, grants, and the credibility to grow
Two Tracks. Two Ways to Build.
Zero-to-One | Idea Stage
- For aspiring founders with a research-backed idea and the drive to take their first bold step.
- You’ve identified a real problem, studied the user, validated early signals, and are ready to build from scratch.
One-to-N | Growth Stage
- For early stage founders who already have a working product, early users, traction, or revenue.
- Designed to help you accelerate growth, sharpen your model, and strengthen your fundamentals.
Who Can Apply?
Built for students who want to create, experiment, and grow.
You're eligible if you are:
- A final or pre-final year student in any recognised undergraduate program
- Or a recent graduate
- Based in India, South Asia, Southeast Asia or the Middle East
Additional notes:
- No prior funding or incubation required
- Zero-to-One Track: Must be a team of minimum 3 members
- One-to-N Track: All businesses accepted with a working product, traction, or revenue
Why Join The Builder Challenge?
A challenge designed to accelerate your founder journey with capital, visibility, mentorship, and community.
Monetary Grants
Fuel for ideas and startups ready to break out.
Overall Championship Winner
5000 USD
One-to-N Track
Regional Winners
2500 USD
Growth | One-to-N
500 USD
Idea | Zero-to-One
E-Cell Grants
2500 USD
Growth | One-to-N
500 USD
Idea | Zero-to-One
Visibility That Matters
Your work deserves the right spotlight!
- Get featured in regional media and PR
- Pitch to leading VCs and angels across India & the Middle East
- Appear in the Tetr newsletters and brand channels
Learning & Mentorship
Grow with people who've built and scaled companies.
- 5+ expert-led masterclasses
- Direct mentorship for finalists
- Access to regional startup ecosystems, mixers, and founder meet ups
Join the Tetr Tribe: Scholarships
High-potential participants, even those who don’t win, can earn the Promising Entrepreneur Scholarship for the Tetr Master in Management of Technology (Class of 2027).
- Get featured in regional media and PR
- Pitch to leading VCs and angels across India & the Middle East
- Appear in the Tetr newsletters and brand channels
Your Path Through the Challenge
A fast-paced competition designed for momentum.
15th
Dec'25
Registrations Open
Dec -
Jan
Webinars, Meetups & Summits
15th
Feb'26
Round 1 - Pitch Deck Submission
25th
Feb'26
Round 2 - Shortlist Announcement
10th
Mar'26
Round 2 - Video Submission
20th
Mar'26
Regional Finals
30th
Mar'26
Championship Finale
How to Apply?
Clear, simple and founder-friendly! All submissions must be uploaded through the official form before the deadline.
Participants must submit:
The official template pitch deck
A 60-90 second elevator pitch video
Submit Your Entry
Please register before submitting your entry. You will need a unique Team ID to submit, which will be sent to you by email after registration.
Your founder journey starts now