StudAI Foundry Season 2 – Chennai Edition

Three-lock Define–Design–Prove journey ending in an in-person working-prototype demo; creates evaluated build evidence and startup/career pathways. STATUS: Open / Upcoming WHAT FOUNDERS GET Three build locks; AI evaluation reports; criterion-level recommendations; responsible-AI guidance; resources; community; recognition; finalist showcase and jury exposure. FUNDING / PRIZE ₹1,00,000 Chennai edition prize pool PITCH / DEMO OPPORTUNITY Qualifying teams demo working prototypes before the Chennai jury. INVESTOR ACCESS Jury and ecosystem exposure; no investor-only track stated. INCUBATION / PILOT ACCESS StudAI Hire career pathway and project showcase; no formal incubation or pilot guarantee stated. WHO IT IS FOR Students, developers, designers, researchers, management/healthcare/agriculture students, working professionals, independent innovators ELIGIBILITY Teams of 1–3; students from any discipline, working professionals and independent innovators; mixed-college teams allowed. SECTOR FOCUS AI for SDG goals; civic tech; sustainability; health; inclusion; public systems COST Access: Paid Startup / pitch fee: INR 500 Basis: Per team, registration fee; Razorpay DATES Starts: 28 August 2026 FORMAT Define → Design → Prove; physical final with live prototype demo and questions on contribution, architecture and impact. HOW TO REGISTER Complete the application, verify email, choose Chennai edition and pay securely through Razorpay. IMPORTANT NOTES Teams arrange their own travel and accommodation; payment does not guarantee physical-final selection. Information last verified: 24 August 2026. Confirm current availability, pricing and venue details with the organizer before paying or travelling. Image credit: StudAI One / StudAI Foundry.