WHAT IS TECH30?
Tech30 is one of India's most sought-after startup recognition programmes, bringing together the most forward-thinking founders at the frontier of technology. We work alongside them to surface what comes next and to help them reach the scale their ambition demands
OF IMPACT
A LAUNCHPAD FOR HIGH-IMPACT STARTUPS
TechSparks has been a launchpad for high-impact startups, driving growth, fundings, and market success. From Series A to IPO and beyond, our alumni keep driving growth, funding, and market success, shaping industries and setting new benchmarks.
IPOS, LISTED AND TRADING
UNICORNS FROM THE COHORT
SOONICORNS, NEARLY THERE
MINICORNS AND COUNTING
OF ALUMNI STILL ACTIVE AND BUILDING
LOCATIONS ACROSS INDIA AND BEYOND
FROM THE LIST, INTO THE HEADLINES
Why Apply?
Investor access
Meet VCs and angel investors. Curated introductions to funds actively deploying, arranged around the cohort.
The Tech30 badge
A credible signal the ecosystem reads. A YourStory curated mark that investors, operators and media already trust.
Showcase and Booth
Show your startup at TechSparks 2026. Tech30 winners get a dedicated booth and direct visibility to more than 10,000 attendees across three days.
Reach and stage
Reach millions through YourStory and the Tech30 report, and take the stage at TechSparks 2026.
FROM APPLICATION TO THE LIST
Applications open
Anyone can apply. A short, focused Level 1 form, scored objectively to surface the shortlist. Curated nominations run alongside open applications.
Shortlist and Level 2
Shortlisted startups go deeper with a longer Level 2 application. Our jury reviews each one in detail. This is where the 30 take shape.
Cohort locked
The final 30 are confirmed and signed off. No additions after this date.
Live at TechSparks
The Tech30 2026 list goes live on the main stage at TechSparks 2026.
KEY POINTS CONSIDERED FOR EVALUATION
HOW WE SHORTLIST
A few of the signals we weigh. The real evaluation runs deeper than the points listed here.
INVESTORS ECOSYSTEM
