Sampurna Grand Challenge 2026

Sampurna Grand Challenge 2026 is a flagship innovation challenge by the Government of Karnataka – Department of Horticulture, supported by GAIN, Nutrition Connect, Thinkthrough Consulting, ABWCI, and powered by Hack2skill. The challenge aims to identify and scale innovative solutions that reduce post-harvest food loss across Karnataka's agriculture and horticulture value chains.

Who Can Participate

• Startups & Agri-Tech Companies
• Technology Innovators & Product Developers
• Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs)
• Agri-Enterprises
• Social Enterprises
• Cooperatives & SHGs
• Community Enterprises
• Ecosystem Organisations

Applicants should have a scalable and market-ready solution beyond the idea stage.

Challenge Themes

• Post-Harvest Value Chain Solutions
• Sustainable Packaging Innovations
• Efficient Logistics Optimization
• Community-led Aggregation & Enterprise Innovations
• Financial Access Solutions for FPOs
• Digital Decision Systems for Food Loss Reduction
• Circular Economy & Loss-to-Value Solutions

Timeline

• Applications Open: 20-03-2026
• Registration Deadline: 10-07-2026
• Round 1 (Shortlisted): 07-08-2026
• Round 2 (Semi-Finalists): 17-08-2026
• Mentorship Phase: 07-09-2026
• Final Selection: 09-09-2026

Rewards

The top 7 winners will receive rewards worth up to ₹50 lakh, along with government support for commercialization, expert mentorship, networking with investors and government stakeholders, business readiness support, visibility through national platforms, and recognition at the finale