Mumbai: Kumbh Startup Festival + MIT Nanda
Join us for the Kumbhathon Startup Festival on August 11th, 2025, and help co-create breakthrough innovations for the Kumbh Mela 2027, the world's largest gathering. We are building the first AI-Powered Kumbh, and we need you.
We are partnering with MIT Media Lab's Project NANDA (Networked AI Agents in Decentralized Architecture). Team from Boston will be joining.
This is a $2B opportunity for startups, investors and corporate R&D. Read more here https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/startups-innovators-unlock-2b-kumbh-mela-2027-ai-first-ramesh-raskar-baane/
This is more than just an event; it's a movement.
Present your innovative solution for the Kumbh Mela directly to investors, industry representatives, and global thought leaders.
Collaborate on curated problem statements or bring your own bold idea. All innovations are welcome!
Get the latest updates on the wider Kumbhathon and Project NANDA initiatives.
Who We're Calling: We invite you to join this mission as a:
Startup
Designer
Mentor
Industry Representative
Investor
Thematic Areas of Innovation: We are focusing on solutions across a wide spectrum of challenges:
AI for Social Good
People Tech
Food Tech
Art & Culture Tech
Health Tech
Spiritual Tech
Infra Tech
Sustainability Tech
APPLY TO PRESENT (Deadline: August 3rd). If you have a solution or a startup, this is your chance. Don't miss the deadline to apply to present your work.
EXPLORE THE CHALLENGES View the detailed problem statements that we are aiming to solve together.
View Problem Statements: https://kumbhathon.com/incubation-services/
REGISTER TO ATTEND Secure your spot for the main event on August 11th to witness the innovation and network with leaders. Your registration via this Luma page confirms your attendance.
This initiative is proudly organized by Project NANDA MIT and Kumbhathon, with ecosystem support by TEAM, YourNest VC, RIIDL, Startup India, and Maharashtra State Innovation Society.