Competition
Retail Innovation Challenge 2026
Closed
This call is closed. The page stays up for reference; check the official page for the next round.
Nasscom NIPP Retail Innovation Challenge 2026 is an open innovation competition for Indian deep-tech and retail-tech startups from pre-seed to Series A. Selected startups gain access to paid PoCs and pilots with corporate retail partners, mentorship, media exposure, and investor networking.
Key facts
- Organiser
- Nasscom
- Deadline
- May 20, 2026
- Opens
- March 16, 2026
- Amount
- Not stated
- Equity
- Not stated
- Entry fee
- Free to apply
- Open to
- India
- Stages
- Pre-seed, Seed, Series A
- Sectors
- AI and machine learning, Deeptech and hardware, E-commerce and marketplaces, Fashion and retail, Mobility and logistics
- Format
- Hybrid
- Location
- India
- Application languages
- English
Verified on September 28, 2026 against the official page.
Facts are summarised from the official page and can change without notice. Always confirm the rules and deadline there before you apply.