Chennai, Tamil Nadu, July 20, 2025 – CrftHQ, a non-profit accelerator run by students and supported by IIT and IIM alumni, is now accepting applications for India’s largest build-in-public movement. This initiative aims to empower 1,000 student innovators across India, starting this August.
CrftHQ is transforming how students access startup resources by offering over ₹133 Crores in tech credits. These credits are provided by global partners and include top no-code tools, cloud hosting services, developer APIs, design platforms, and more.
What’s on offer:
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Tech credits worth ₹133 Cr+ from more than 30 partners, covering hosting, software, APIs, no-code tools, and more.
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50+ World-class mentors, including leaders from LinkedIn (Head of GTM & AI), Bain, Google, Microsoft, and founders backed by YC.
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Title Sponsor: GlobalLogic (Hitachi’s $2B+ tech division).
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Venture Partner: River Studio (Raised $1M+; scales Indian startups to Singapore, APAC, and the Middle East).
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Legal Partner: Access to legal and IP support tailored for startups.
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Hiring Partner: Assistance in helping participants secure top-tier jobs after the program.
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Ecosystem Access: Connect with 500+ VCs, angel investors, incubators, and grant programs.
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Free events, awards & funding watchlist so students never miss opportunities.
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Research & energy drink partners (yes, actual fuel for all-nighters!).
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And more surprises on the way.
Who Can Apply:
Anyone with a desire to build and solve real-world problems, regardless of their background. Whether you’re an engineer, designer, researcher, or self-taught maker, if you’re ready to execute, CrftHQ will support you.
Timeline & Outcomes:
Over the course of 2 months, students will:
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Build a startup, publish a research paper, file a patent, or launch a job-worthy project.
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Work with mentors specializing in AI, design, Web3, hardware, research, and product development.
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Build in public, documenting their progress and receiving real-time feedback and visibility.
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Get connected with opportunities to further scale their ideas.
The Top 50 students will be flown out for an exclusive 24-hour in-person networking event with investors, tech leaders, and founders.
“We’re not just providing credits or mentorship. We’re equipping students with the necessary system, energy, and support to transform their most ambitious ideas from concepts to reality – all while gaining visibility.”
— Team CrftHQ
Apply Now:
The express application takes only 1 minute to complete, and you’ll receive a response in under 24 hours.
Apply here:
Last Date to Apply: July 29, 2025
About CrftHQ:
CrftHQ is a student-founded initiative designed to boost student entrepreneurship on a large scale. Established by IIT & IIM alumni and operating as a non-profit, CrftHQ focuses on nurturing India’s most promising student-led ideas by offering the essential tools, mentorship, networks, and visibility needed to progress from initial concept to successful execution.
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