The Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India, has launched two startup challenges on the Startup India Portal to promote innovation, entrepreneurship, and sustainable development within the tribal ecosystem across the country.
The two challenges are:
1. Tribal Conclave Open Grand Challenge
2. Tribepreneurs Idea Quest
These startup challenges aim to provide a platform for participants to showcase innovative ideas and solutions that can contribute to the socio-economic development of tribal communities across India.
The application process for both challenges is currently open. Interested participants are encouraged to submit their entries before the deadline of July 15, 2026.
Eligible participants can access the challenges through the Startup India Portal at the following links:
Tribepreneurs Idea Quest:
https://www.startupindia.gov.in/content/sih/en/ams-application/challenge.html?applicationId=69e8bd3eb0e7f6cc6062c2
Tribal Conclave Open Grand Challenge:
https://www.startupindia.gov.in/content/sih/en/ams/application/challenge.html?applicationId=69e0a2bce4b03fe8db9a6f8f
The Ministry has urged all stakeholders to actively participate in these initiatives and contribute to fostering innovation, entrepreneurship, and sustainable development among tribal communities across the country.