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Bharat Next Challenge: PLASTINDIA Foundation Startup Search 2026

Competition & Award

About

The Bharat Next Challenge, launched by Indian Minister Piyush Goyal, seeks to discover and promote sustainable circular plastic innovations from India, offering startups a chance to win cash prizes, gain exhibition space, and showcase their solutions at the prestigious PLASTINDIA 2026 event, which is expected to attract over 600,000 visitors and industry leaders, thereby fostering green transformation in the Indian plastics sector.

Benefits

💰Financial Support
Each of the 10 winning startups will receive a prize of 200,000 INR
🛠️ Resources & Tools
Free exhibition space worth 200,000 INR
🎤Publicity Opportunities
Opportunity to showcase at PLASTINDIA 2026, attracting over 600,000 visitors and global industry leaders

Eligibility Criteria

Indian citizens
Age 16 and above

Target Sector

Sustainable and Circular Plastics

Target Location

India

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PLASTINDIA Foundation, IIM Calcutta Innovation Park