ISF Network

Rural Startup Pitch Contest

Ankura Yatra is an initiative by ISF to promote innovation & entrepreneurship at the grass-roots

The "Yatra" - A Statewide Journey - is the grand celebration of the spirit of entrepreneurship everywhere

The Startup Pitch Contest executed as an integral part of the Yatra will identify & evolve the latent entrepreneurial talent in rural areas

Pitch Contest Schedule

Local Editions by

Aug 31st

1. Rajam
2. Vizag
3. Kakinada
4. Rajahmundry
5. Vijayawada
6. Kurnool
7. Ananthapur

8. Madanapalle
9. Kuppam
10. Guntur
11. Nellore
12. Sri City
13. Tirupati
14. More Joining

Regional Editions by

10 Sep

1. Vizag (Gitam)
2. Kakinada (Aditya)
3. Amaravati (SRM)
4. Anantapur (Anantha Lakshmi)
5. Kuppam (Kuppam Engg College)
6. Tirupati (IIT)

State Finals

1-Oct-2024

KL University (Vaddeswaram)

Startup Bus Yatra

All Locations Start

30-Sep-2024

Rajam
Vizag
Kakinada
Rajahmundry
Kurnool
Ananthapur
Madanapalle
Kuppam
& more ...

1-Oct-2024

Arrive in Vijayawada

[State Finals at KL University]

2-Oct-2024

Rural startup Bus yatra Flag Off by Hon'ble Chief Minister

CXOs & Startup leaders will leave for Sri City

3-Oct-2024

Visit Sri City & Interaction with Officials

Awards & Recognitions

The Selection Criteria For This Awards Will Be:

1. Mobilizing Local participation (Participant Count)
2. Quality Of Emerging Startup Ideas & Pitches
3. External Jury Feedback
4. Participant Feedback

The Regional Partner Institutions are nominated to the

Excellence Award

in "Rural Startup Champions" category

In addition to this, there will be several other awards to recognize the extraordinary performance/contribution of participants & coordinators in a variety of categories