Startup Challenge Programs
What is the Startup Challenge?
The Startup Challenge is a hands-on, problem-solving initiative hosted by Kumbhathon, where selected startup founders engage in a deep-dive session with mentors and stakeholders to refine key aspects of their business. Below is a curated list of the sessions.
Paan Phool
Sustainable Packaging & Distribution
Founder: Shatabdee Veer
Date: 24th November 2024
Participants: 32
Focus: Sustainable packaging, last-mile delivery, tech-based logistics
Outcome: Reframed the core challenge from packaging to an optimized logistics ecosystem.
One Earth Solar
Robot as a Service (RaaS) Model
Founder: Jay Bhavsar
Date: 25th January 2025
Participants: 20
Focus: Transition to a micro-entrepreneurial model
Outcome:Defined a FOCO model and SOP-based service operations for scalable growth.
On Spot Energy
Portable Power Solutions
Founder: Vinayak Bhise
Date: 28th February 2025
Participant: 16
Focus: Scalable power banks for rural, medical, and institutional use
Outcome: B2B roadmap for customized battery solutions and institutional expansion.
Fly Lab Solutions
Drone Dekho Pioneers
Founder: Atharva Naik
Date: 22nd February 2025
Participants: 25
Focus:Precision farming using drones and data analytics
Outcome:Subscription-based drone services, AI integration, and aggregator growth model.
Brotein Bistro
Protein-First Food Brand
Founder: Omkar Shendge
Date: 29th March 2025
Participants: 40
Focus: Brand positioning and customer loyalty for high-protein food
Outcome:Strategy to use kiosks, digital presence, and fitness-focused content to grow.
DigiNotice
Digital Legal Notices
Founder: Yashpal Baviskar
Date: 24th May 2025
Participants: 18
Focus: Transforming public/legal notice publishing
Outcome: Built a digital notice platform with security features, micro-entrepreneurship model, and SEO.