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Chandigarh University

Chandigarh University

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21 February, 2026 – Campus Tank Grand Finale

21 February, 2026 – Campus Tank Grand Finale

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IIf building a startup is part of your career, product, or research journey, Campus Tank is the room you need to be in.

If AI is part of your strategy, product, research, or responsibility. This fest is for you

Why attend

  • Student founders

  • Recent graduates

  • Campus entrepreneurs with prototypes or MVPs

  • AI-first and deep-tech founders under 30

  • Startup teams looking for funding and incubation

  • CFO

  • Head of Compliance & Risk

  • AI Product Founders

  • Technical Co-founders

  • AI-first Products

  • AI-first Products

  • DeepTech Ventures

  • AI Researchers

  • Head of Compliance & Risk

About Campus Tank

Three days. One AI journey

Idea

to Unicorn

Idea

to Unicorn

Campus Tank is the flagship startup launchpad of AI FEST 2026, designed to move young founders from idea and MVP to funded, supported ventures. It sits at the intersection of Apna, Venture Catalysts, and Chandigarh University, giving founders access to capital.Finalists of Campus Tank pitch live on 21 February 2026 at Chandigarh University, as part of AI FEST’s closing day focused on investment and impact.

The flagship executive AI summit brings together global innovators, leading UAE institutions, government decision-makers, and world-class researchers shaping the future of intelligent technologies. The attendees will explore frontier science, scalable AI adoption, and real-world applications aligned with the UAE’s 2031 AI Strategy and its ambition to build the world’s first AI-native government.

The flagship executive AI summit brings together global innovators, leading UAE institutions, government decision-makers, and world-class researchers shaping the future of intelligent technologies. The attendees will explore frontier science, scalable AI adoption, and real-world applications aligned with the UAE’s 2031 AI Strategy and its ambition to build the world’s first AI-native government.

AI FEST 2026

Campus Tank 2026

Campus Tank 2026

Pledged Funding & Platform

  • Up to $6 Million pledged funding pool for high-potential startups​​

  • Co-created by Apna, Venture Catalysts (VCats), and Chandigarh University​

  • Integrated into AI FEST 2026 with Startup Expo, SANDBOX Residency, and Demo Day​

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AI FEST 2026 - Session

Masterclass

₹50+ Crore funding unlocked for 500+ AI startups with 200+ securing seed investment. Creating 1,000+ direct jobs and generating ₹100+ Crore revenue through AI innovation ecosystem.

AI FEST 2026 - Session

Masterclass

Masterclass

Masterclass

Present your projects to Investor Connect India, Industry Mentorship, and peers for actionable feedback. Participate in Hands-on Sessions with Expert Sessions India to gain practical Skill Development India insights. Refine, scale, and make your innovation market-ready with expert guidance and resources.

Present your projects to Investor Connect India, Industry Mentorship, and peers for actionable feedback. Participate in Hands-on Sessions with Expert Sessions India to gain practical Skill Development India insights. Refine, scale, and make your innovation market-ready with expert guidance and resources.

AI FEST 2026 - Pitch

Innovation Labs

Innovation Labs

Innovation Labs

Hands-on spaces where Student Innovators India experiment, prototype, and transform bold ideas into reality. Collaborate with peers, receive Industry Mentorship, and access Innovation Lab India resources to rapidly create tangible solutions with real world impact.

Hands-on spaces where Student Innovators India experiment, prototype, and transform bold ideas into reality. Collaborate with peers, receive Industry Mentorship, and access Innovation Lab India resources to rapidly create tangible solutions with real world impact.

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Why Attend Campus Tank?

Promote your brand among innovators and builders actively shipping real AI products. Gain exposure and build meaningful Professional Networking in India's premier AI Innovation Ecosystem.

Promote your brand among innovators and builders actively shipping real AI products. Gain exposure and build meaningful Professional Networking in India's premier AI Innovation Ecosystem.

Campus Tank finalists and winners gain entry to a pooled Funding Opportunities platform, providing the financial support needed to bring their AI Innovation Summit India to market.

Top teams receive dedicated Business Incubation support through Chandigarh University AI Fest incubation ecosystem and SANDBOX linkages

Pitch Competition in front of Investor Connect India, Industry Leaders India, and media during the Campus Tank Grand Finale.

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40+

experts, investors, and speakers across AI FEST and Campus Tank

55000+

in-person and online attendees

13

keynotes

4+

panel discussions

250000+

participants, offline and online

7

scientific talks

2

panel sessions

8M

media coverage

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Who is Campus Tank 2026 meant for?

Who is Campus Tank 2026 meant for?

Who is Campus Tank 2026 meant for?

Is this just another pitching competition?

Is this just another pitching competition?

Is this just another pitching competition?

Do I need to be an AI expert to join?

Do I need to be an AI expert to join?

Do I need to be an AI expert to join?

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How hard is it to stand out?

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Why is Campus Tank different from other startup programs?

Why is Campus Tank different from other startup programs?

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