Apply to the KGF Challenge
Real Problems. Working Prototypes. Scalable Solutions. Five people, one real problem, and a prototype that works in the field. The ten highest-ranked eligible teams reach the KGF Grand Finale, and one wins the ₹5 Lakh KGF Seed Grant.
KGF Challenge 2026
Applications close 30 Nov 2026 — 25 days left.
New team
One person registers and creates the team, then shares the join code with the other four. Exactly 5 members are required to submit.
Create your teamAlready registered
Continue your application, upload evidence, run the readiness check or read your evaluation report.
Sign in as a teamBefore you start
- Read the rules first. Every score, cap and eligibility gate is published in full before anyone applies. There are no hidden penalties.
- Evidence decides it. A claim with no file behind it scores as unverified. Photographs, video, interview notes and test records are worth more than more words.
- Write in English or Telugu. Your language never affects your score.
- Everyone gets feedback. Every team that does not reach the KGF Grand Finale receives KAKA Guidance — a written plan showing where each mark went and what to do next, whether or not you enter again.
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Winning team receives ₹5 lakh released against milestones.