Mumbai, August 1, 2025 – London‑based tech innovator Nothing has unveiled the Nothing Incubator, its inaugural India‑focused student technology competition aimed at elevating bold, creative ideas from India’s top academe.
🎯 Overview: What Is Nothing Incubator?
The Nothing Incubator is open to full‑time undergraduate and postgraduate students from over 60 premier Indian institutions—such as IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, IIM Ahmedabad, BITS Pilani, FMS Delhi, XLRI, SPJIMR and more. Teams of up to three members (same college encouraged) can participate, with interdisciplinary collaboration welcomed.
The competition’s theme — “Making Tech Fun Again” — invites disruptive ideas, structured in three phases:
- Round 1 (Now Open): Submit a one‑slide pitch aligned with the theme.
- Round 2: Shortlisted teams build a three‑year vision and go‑to‑market strategy.
- Final Round: Live pitch (3 minutes) before a jury of VCs, startup mentors, and industry experts.
💰 Prizes & Awards
- First place receives ₹200,000, the latest Nothing Phone (3), and an official winner’s certificate.
- Runners‑up earn Nothing devices and certificates.
- Exceptional finalists may be offered future roles at Nothing—a rare student‑to‑career pathway.
🎓 Eligibility & Registration
- Open to full‑time BE/BTech, dual‑degree (1st–5th year), MBA/PGDM students from eligible institutes.
- Team size: 1–3 members from the same college; interdisciplinary teams encouraged.
- Registrations are now open via Unstop platform.
🌐 Why It Matters
- Amplifies India’s innovation strength: Nothing’s India President emphasized that India is evolving into a “creative and innovation powerhouse with global impact”.
- Platform for visibility: This initiative offers Indian student innovators nationwide exposure and real-world execution experience.
- Pathway to tech careers: Standout winners could be onboarded by Nothing directly—bridging the gap between ideas and careers.
🚀 In Summary
The Nothing Incubator is the UK‑based brand’s bold push to cultivate India’s next wave of tech innovators. With cash prizes, high‑end smartphones, and even career consideration at Nothing, the initiative offers far more than a competition—it’s a launchpad for ideas, collaboration, and real impact.
Interested in participating or spreading the word? Share this with fellow innovators—and register today on Unstop.