Thalir'26 - Startup Pitch Ideathon

Thalir'26 is SRM Institute of Science and Technology's flagship startup pitching competition, part of Startup Summit 2.0, scheduled for September 7th, 2026. This offline event encourages deep-tech innovations addressing real-world challenges, aligned with government initiatives, climate action, and UN SDGs.

Domains like AI, IoT, Robotics, CleanTech, and Biotechnology are welcome, but proposals solely on Android applications or EdTech solutions will not be considered. The event will feature teams presenting their startup ideas to an expert jury, evaluated on innovation, feasibility, scalability, business potential, and impact. A valedictory and award ceremony will follow on September 9th, 2026. Registered teams must pay a ₹500 participation fee to confirm their spot.