FundingFunding opportunities up to ₹10 Lakh through ACIC-VGU schemes
Equity-free Idea AI, SaaS & Enterprise
ClosesAug 15, 2026
Closed Competition Equity-free
Sarvam Epoch Buildathon by GrowthX
by GrowthX
Build AI products using Sarvam's AI stack, compete for a Rs. 10 lakh prize pool, receive Rs. 5,000 AI credits, and earn an opportunity to showcase your product at Sarvam Epoch India's Frontier AI Conference.
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- AI founders and startup teams building production-ready AI products
- Software engineers, ML engineers, and AI researchers
- Product leaders and technical builders
- Teams interested in showcasing at Sarvam Epoch
- Builders seeking investor and ecosystem exposure
About this scheme
Sarvam Epoch Buildathon is an invite only AI buildathon organized by GrowthX in collaboration with Sarvam ahead of the Sarvam Epoch conference. The event brings together around 200 carefully curated founders, engineers, AI researchers, product leaders, and builders for an intensive one day product-building experience.
Participants use Sarvam's AI platform to develop applications such as AI agents, multilingual AI systems, voice AI, and document intelligence solutions. Every selected participant receives AI credits to build on the Sarvam stack while working alongside experienced builders and mentors.
Beyond the Rs. 10 lakh prize pool, the top 10 teams earn an opportunity to present their products live at Sarvam Epoch before leading AI founders, venture capital investors, enterprise leaders, and technology companies, creating valuable exposure, networking, and potential investment opportunities.
Who can apply
- Open to founders, engineers, researchers, and AI builders.
- Individual applicants and teams are welcome.
- Every team member must submit an individual application.
- Non-GrowthX members are eligible to apply.
- Applications are curated and approval-based.
Benefits & funding
Headline support
Rs. 10 lakh prize pool + AI credits + Demo opportunity at Sarvam Epoch
- Rs. 10 lakh prize pool.
- Rs. 5,000 Sarvam AI credits for every participant.
- Opportunity to demo before leading AI investors and founders.
- Showcase at Sarvam Epoch, India's Frontier AI Conference.
- Access to GrowthX's builder community and ecosystem.
- Networking with venture capital firms and AI industry leaders
How the application process works
The journey below is informational, compiled from the official program guidelines. Applications are submitted directly with GrowthX, in your own name.
- 1
Apply through the official GrowthX event page.
- 2
Receive approval from the GrowthX team.
- 3
Attend the Buildathon in Bengaluru.
- 4
Build an AI product using the Sarvam AI stack.
- 5
Present your solution before the judging panel.
- 6
Top teams showcase at Sarvam Epoch.
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Documents checklist 3
- Resume or LinkedIn profile
- Startup or company details
- Team member details
Need help getting these in order? IncorpX provides assistance for incorporation, DPIIT recognition, MSME and GST registrations along with document preparation.
Official application
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Open the official applicationFrequently asked questions
Who can apply for the Sarvam Epoch Buildathon?
Founders, engineers, researchers, product leaders, and AI builders. Individual applicants and teams are welcome.
Is GrowthX membership required?
No. Non-members can apply, subject to approval.
What is the prize pool?
The Buildathon offers a total prize pool of Rs. 10 lakh.
What additional benefits do participants receive?
Every selected builder receives Rs. 5,000 worth of Sarvam AI credits and networking opportunities with investors and AI leaders.
What do the winning teams receive?
The top 10 teams present their products live at Sarvam Epoch before leading founders, investors, and enterprise decision-makers.
Important disclaimer
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This directory is compiled from publicly available official sources and is provided for general information only. It does not constitute legal, financial, tax or professional advice. Funding amounts, eligibility criteria, required documents, deadlines and availability are determined by each program authority and change with every cycle, so the details shown here may be incomplete or out of date. Always confirm the current terms on the official program source before you apply or take any decision.
IncorpX charges no fee for the information in this directory and does not collect, process, lodge or submit any application on your behalf. Applications are made by you, in your own name, directly with the respective program authority. IncorpX provides assistance only for application preparation and for related registrations such as company incorporation, DPIIT recognition, MSME (Udyam) and GST. Eligibility, approval, disbursement and selection rest solely with the respective program authority, and IncorpX makes no representation or guarantee as to any outcome.
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