Kumbhathon

City-Scale Innovation,
All Year Round

Recognised by Maharashtra State Innovation Society (MSINS), Kumbhathon is more than an event. It’s a continuous incubation platform that empowers startups, students, and city partners to co-create solutions for urban challenges, public systems, and large-scale events like Kumbh Mela. 

Our Process

Our year-round incubation process bridges ideation and real-world deployment. Startups and innovators engage with live challenges, receive mentorship, and pilot solutions in cities turning ideas into tangible impact.

Events / Programs / Outreach

Buildthons, Kumbhathon Startup Festivals, Founder's Challenges, AI Community Meetups, Academic Institutions

Immersion

On-field visits, interactions with local administrative officers and other relevant stakeholders

Incubation

Customized support and handholding for validations, prototype building and testing, and extending ecosystem support

Pilot

Deploy solutions in real world scenarios, take feedback, monitor impact

Thematic areas

Tailored tracks help innovators focus on the areas where they can create the most impact.

Infra Tech

Enhancing urban infrastructure efficiency, safety, and scalability through innovative design and implementation solutions

Sustainability Tech

Environmentally conscious solutions addressing waste management, water conservation, and sustainable resource utilization

Arts & Culture Tech

Innovating for cultural preservation, heritage conservation, and enhancing engagement with traditional arts and practices

AI For Social Good

Leveraging artificial intelligence to address societal challenges and create positive impact in communities

Health Tech

Developing innovative healthcare solutions, disease surveillance systems, and emergency response technologies

People Tech

Enhancing pilgrim experiences, managing large crowds, and improving safety and accessibility for all visitors

Food Tech

Creating solutions for sustainable food management, distribution systems, and addressing food security challenges

Spiritual Tech

Using technology to transform and enhance the spiritual experience of pilgrims during their journey

Live Problem Pipeline

A constantly updated set of real-world challenges that startups, students, and mentors can engage with. Problems are drawn from cities, government agencies, and community needs to ensure practical relevance.

City & Industry Partnerships

Kumbhathon collaborates with city authorities, government bodies, and industry leaders to ensure solutions are relevant, scalable, and impactful. Partnerships provide access to pilots, funding, and deployment channels.

Deployment & Adoption

Solutions are not just createdthey are adopted.
We support startups in rolling out their innovations in real-world contexts, tracking outcomes, and refining impact strategies.

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Startups Incubated

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