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Startups · Campital Connect

For founders building high-impact ventures. Get funding-ready, meet mentors and incubators, and pitch to angels through Campital Connect.

The funding ladder

Where are you on the ladder?

Pick your stage to see what Accred gives you next.

Idea
You have a problem and a hunch.
Step 1
Startup 101 for validation and MVP planning
Step 2
Startup Circles for feedback from founders and mentors
Step 3
Your campus Accred Club and incubator
Live now · Registrations open

Campital Connect

A one-day startup pitch event in Bengaluru on Saturday, 31 October 2026. Twenty-five startups pitch to a 15-member panel of incubator heads and industry jury. Shortlisted startups move into acceleration and a raise with Accred Club angels on a best-efforts basis within 3 to 6 months.

25startups pitch, 12 minutes each
15panel members score every pitch
5partner college incubators
₹2–10 crangel raise opportunity
Founders presenting at a startup event

Countdown · 31.10.2026 · 09:00 IST

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From applications to the stage

Applicants across 5 clubs200+
Pitch slots25
Accelerated≤10
Public expoStartup booths, industry sponsors, incubator booths
Open floorInvestment bankers and ecosystem partners meet founders

How selection works

From 200+ applicants to an angel raise

A transparent process, so founders know exactly how decisions are made.

01 · Apply200+

Startups apply through any of the five campus clubs. Campital runs a pre-selection round on merit.

02 · Pitch25

20 slots go to merit picks from pre-selection. Each of the 5 partner incubators nominates one more.

03 · Panel15

Two seats per incubator, three industry jury members, plus Campital and Accred. Everyone scores every startup.

04 · Match1:1

You submit a sealed, ranked list of incubators. Each incubator takes up to two startups.

05 · Raise3–6

Up to 10 startups are accelerated by Lucretius, then offered to Accred angels across all clubs.

After the pitch

What happens in the 3–6 months after 31 October

31 Oct

Shortlist

The panel ranks startups by total marks and matching with incubators begins.

November

Incubator match

Startups are offered to incubators in their declared order until each is matched.

Nov – Jan

Acceleration

Up to ten startups work with Lucretius on funding readiness and investor preparation.

Jan – Apr

Angel raise

Accelerated startups are offered to Accred angels across all five clubs, on a best-efforts basis.

FAQ

Founder questions

Does Campital Connect give capital on the day?
No. Shortlisting happens on 31 October. The investor raise through Accred Club angels follows on a best-efforts basis within 3 to 6 months, after acceleration.
Who is on the panel?
Two representatives from each of the five partner incubators, three common industry jury members, and one each from Campital and Accred.
Can I choose my incubator?
Yes. You declare a sealed, ranked preference of incubators before the event. Incubators accept or decline independently, and you move down your list until matched.
What does acceleration involve?
Up to ten selected startups work with Lucretius on funding readiness and investor preparation before being offered to angels.
How do I apply?
Apply through your campus Accred Club or incubator, or ask Accred AI and we’ll point you to the current application window.

Pitch on 31.10.

Applications are being screened now across all five campus clubs.