Competition

Student Startup Challenge 2026

Closed

This call is closed. The page stays up for reference; check the official page for the next round.

Student Startup Challenge 2026 is a 3-4 month competition for students and recent graduates with original startup ideas. The winner receives a 1,000,000 RUB prize for business development in exchange for 5% equity given to mentors.

Key facts

Organiser
GSEA Russia
Deadline
No fixed deadline
Amount
RUB 1,000,000 · Prize
Equity
5%
Entry fee
Free to apply
Open to
Not stated
Stages
Idea, Pre-seed
Sectors
Any sector
Application languages
Other languages

Verified on September 29, 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.