The AlgoBharat Road to Impact will have two tracks: (1) AlgoBharat Pitch Competition, for teams seeking technical and business mentorship to build out a proof concept or minimum viable product and eventually launch their web3 solution on Algorand, and (2) Hack Series #2, for devs seeking technical web3 support through workshops and office hours to build a module that will be published in open source and can gain access to income and project opportunities in our global ecosystem. Both tracks include four months of support, and culminate in top performers earning their spot at the Algorand India Summit in December.

The Road will be filled with activities to educate, inspire, and foster collaboration. It will feature community meetups, office hours, dev rel workshops, project feedback, and other opportunities to improve proficiency in building on the Algorand blockchain. Once past the first round, one-on-one office hours will be conducted, allowing teams to receive guidance, mentorship, and feedback on the solutions they are building. Our AlgoBharat team and partners will host meetups in cities across India for further collaboration and support.  Be sure to follow us on Twitter and LinkedIn and to check at algobharat.in for regular updates being planned IRL and virtually during the Road to Impact.

Participation in the Pitch Competition opens on July 9 and culminates with the final rounds at the Algorand India Summit on December 6–7 at ITC Gardenia, Bangalore.

Here is a full breakdown of the timeline with important dates:

• July 9: Registration portal opens

• July 9–20: Virtual Ideation workshops

• July 26: Submission portal opens

• July 26 – Aug 3: Six City Road to Impact Tour

• Aug 2–20: Virtual Info Sessions during the Road to Impact tour

• Aug 25: First Submission Deadline

• Sept 1–19: Office Hours

• Oct 3: Second Submission Deadline 

• Oct 10: Announcement of Semifinalists

• Oct 13–29: Mentorship Hours

Finalist Stage

• Oct 31: Third Submission Deadline and Finalist Selection

• Nov 3: Selection of AlgoBharat Pitch Competition Finalists

• Nov 3-28: Moving toward your MVP

• Nov 28: Final Submission

Final Round

• Dec 6–7: Algorand India Summit

The Web3 Ideation is part of the Road to Impact Series, designed to accelerate blockchain innovation in India. From validation to MVP to funding, we support your entire journey on the Algorand blockchain. Here is what you gain from the Ideation process: 

1. Business Idea Validation

• Framework to assess your idea’s viability

• Understand if blockchain adds real value

• Identify key value propositions and target markets

2. Regulatory Clarity

• Overview of India’s blockchain & crypto regulations

• Learn compliance needs and legal considerations

• Strategies to navigate potential hurdles

3. Algorand Expertise

• Explore Algorand’s features and ecosystem benefits

• Understand instant finality, atomic transfers, and ASAs

• India-specific integrations like DigiLocker & Aadhaar KYC

4. Actionable Roadmap

• Prioritized next steps for your startup journey

• Make confident go/no-go decisions

• Get connected to Road to Impact mentorship support

Participation in the Hack Series opens on July 9 and culminates at the Algorand India Summit on December 6–7 at ITC Gardenia, Bangalore. This track is designed for developers to build open-source solutions on Algorand, with mentorship, resources, and submission phases along the way.

Here is a full breakdown of the timeline with important dates:

• July 9: Registration portal opens

• July 26 – Aug 3: Six City Road to Impact Tour

• Sept 12–15: AlgoBharat RiseIn Hack (Bangalore)

• Sept 26: Algorand Side Event at EthGlobal Delhi

Submission & Support Phases

• Sept 30: First Submission Deadline 

• Oct 5–20: Workshops and Office Hours

• Oct 25: Second Submission Deadline 

• Nov 3: Selection of AlgoBharat Hack Series Semifinalists

• Nov 5–25: Office Hours and Development of Use Case

• Nov 28: Final Submission 

Final Round

• Dec 6–7: Algorand India Summit

While individuals may participate in the AlgoBharat Pitch Competition, we encourage developer teams, founders of startups and companies to apply. The Road to Impact offers a platform for teams to leverage their collective knowledge, skills, and resources in developing innovative solutions on the Algorand blockchain. Whether you are an individual or part of a team, we welcome your participation in our various events and the Pitch Competition. Individual developers are also encouraged to apply to the Hack Series Track.

Registration of interest can happen in the Pitch Competition as early as concept or idea stage, but by the October 3 submission date each team should be on path to a working prototype or a minimum viable product (MVP) that can be demonstrated at the Algorand India Summit in December.  

While participants are encouraged to come up with novel concepts, AlgoBharat has identified a few priority areas which include but are not limited to Financial Inclusion, Sustainability, and Social Equity.  The broad underlying focus is projects with real-world utility that can create a positive social impact.

Yes, we request that you adhere to the following guidelines:

• Build your solution on Algorand using the Python programming language.
• Demonstrate your understanding of Algorand’s capabilities and showcase its integration in the solution you develop.
• Be able to present key aspects of your solution in three to four concise points. These points should effectively communicate the problem being addressed, the innovative aspects of the solution, and its potential impact.
• Adhere to ethical guidelines and ensure that your solution does not violate any legal, copyright, or intellectual property rights.

Developer resources can be found here. As part of the AlgoBharat Road to Impact, regular dev rel office hours and workshops / bootcamps will be conducted to provide valuable support and guidance to participants. These office hours will offer dedicated time for participants to seek assistance, ask questions, and receive mentorship from experts in the Algorand ecosystem. Additionally, we will be holding IRL meetups in multiple cities over the next two months.

For technical questions, participants can join the designated #dev-questions channel in the AlgoBharat Discord server. This channel will be dedicated to addressing technical queries related to the event.

Yes, prize amounts are listed below for both competitions.

AlgoBharat Pitch Competition:

The top three winners will receive the following:

1st Place: USD 10,000 + 2,000 Algos in credits for Mainnet deployment support
2nd Place: USD 7,500 + 1,500 Algos in credits for Mainnet deployment support
3rd Place: USD 5,000 + 1,000 Algos in credits for Mainnet deployment support

Hack Series Prizes:

1st Place: USD 2,000 + 100 Algos in credits for Mainnet deployment support
2nd Place: USD 1,500 + 100 Algos in credits for Mainnet deployment support
3rd Place: USD 1,000 + 100 Algos in credits for Mainnet deployment support
Honorable Mention (7 recipients): USD 500 + 100 Algos in credits for Mainnet deployment support

Yes, you may enter the same project presented in a previous hackathon or competition so long as it meets the above-mentioned guidelines.

Participants are responsible for their own expenses during the Road to Impact.  AlgoBharat will cover travel and lodging expenses for the teams selected to pitch at the Algorand India Summit in December.

The organizers reserve the right to disqualify any participant or team found to be in violation of the rules or in violation of any legal, copyright or intellectual property rights or engaged in any form of misconduct. AlgoBharat is committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment for all participants.