# Apna Launches Campus Tank Season 2: Funding Pool Raised From $6 Million to $15 Million

URL: https://technosports.co.in/apna-campus-tank-season-2-india-next-unicorn-2-0/  
Published: 2026-10-14  
Updated: 2026-10-14  
Author: Raunak Saha

Apna, India’s jobs and careers platform, has launched the second season of Campus Tank, a startup contest called India’s Next Unicorn 2.0. The funding pool has grown from USD 6 million in Season 1 to USD 15 million for Season 2, according to the company.

The announcement was made on October 12, 2026, from Bengaluru, with Chandigarh University as the partner. Registrations are open for founders [across India](https://technosports.co.in/ebg-group-to-open-100-tarzan-jungle-cafes/). See more business news on our [Apna Campus Tank tag page](https://technosports.co.in/tag/apna-campus-tank/), and visit [Apna’s Campus Tank page](https://apna.co/contests/campus-tank-2026) to apply.

## Campus Tank Season 2: Key Facts

| Item | Detail |
| --- | --- |
| Organiser | Apna |
| Partner university | Chandigarh University |
| Funding pool | USD 15 million (Season 1: USD 6 million) |
| Season 1 registrations | 21,789 from more than 1,200 cities |
| Season 1 winners | Krvvy, Offlyn, Medoc Health |
| Investor stage range | Pre-seed to Series A |
| Grand Finale Demo Day | Hosted by Chandigarh University |
| Incubation support | Cube Founders Space at Chandigarh University |
| How to apply | Apna website, apna.co/contests/campus-tank-2026 |

## What Is Campus Tank?

Campus Tank is a startup contest in which young founders pitch ideas to investors. Apna says it extends its employment mission from helping people find jobs to helping entrepreneurs create jobs for others. Apna leads the platform, registration, national outreach and startup coordination, while Chandigarh University hosts the Grand Finale Demo Day and provides incubation through Cube Founders Space.

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## Investor Partners

Venture Catalysts is returning as an investor partner. Joining it are Inflection Point Ventures, Anthill Ventures, Indian Angel Network, Eaglewings Ventures, Aeravti Ventures, FAAD Network, PedalStart, Be An Angel and Kiani Ventures. The wider panel is meant to match startups with investors suited to their stage, from pre-seed to Series A. Investors will help evaluate applications, sit on the Demo Day jury and offer connections to potential funding.

## Season 1 Results

Season 1 drew 21,789 registrations from more than 1,200 cities, and Apna says applications came from 28 states and five union territories. Three startups emerged as winners. Krvvy is a women’s functional innerwear and shapewear brand designed for Indian body types. Offlyn is a Bengaluru-based platform to host, discover and get rewarded for offline experiences. Medoc Health builds AI-driven hospital automation for healthcare providers, especially in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities.

## What the Leaders Said

Nirmit Parikh, Founder and Group CEO of Apna, said he is excited about startups in upskilling and reskilling, AI data training and applied AI, and urged young founders to think long-term and look beyond funding rounds and valuations. Satnam Singh Sandhu, Chancellor of Chandigarh University, spoke about India’s startup ecosystem, citing about 2.25 lakh startups and over 125 unicorns, and said the focus must shift to quality and profitability. Dr Apoorva Ranjan Sharma of Venture Catalysts said the broader investor panel will help founders find suitable capital. Chief guest Naveen Jindal encouraged young entrepreneurs to start early and solve problems [that matter](https://technosports.co.in/gemini-4-argon-cursor-agent-arena-top-5/).

## Who Can Apply?

Registrations are open to founders across India. The company is especially interested in upskilling, AI data training and applied AI, though the contest is not limited to those areas. Interested founders should apply through Apna’s website and read the eligibility rules there.

## Quick Answers

How much funding is available in Campus Tank Season 2?

The Season 2 funding pool is USD 15 million, up from USD 6 million in Season 1.

Who can apply for Campus Tank Season 2?

Registrations are open to founders across India. The contest is especially interested in upskilling, AI data training and applied AI, but is not limited to those areas.

Who is the university partner for Campus Tank Season 2?

Chandigarh University is the partner. It will host the Grand Finale Demo Day and provide incubation through Cube Founders Space.

Which startups won Campus Tank Season 1?

The Season 1 winners were Krvvy, Offlyn and Medoc Health.

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