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Nothing announces Incubator competition for students from top institutions: Prize money, eligibility, and more

Nothing has launched its first-ever student competition in India, called Nothing Incubator, which is an initiative for students from over 60 top institutions to showcase their ideas in “Making Tech Fun Again.” The competition will be held in three rounds, and winners will receive a Rs 2 lakh cash prize, a winner’s certificate, and the Nothing Phone 3.

July 31, 2025 / 08:32 IST
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UK-based smartphone brand Nothing has introduced its first student competition in India, named Nothing Incubator. It invites students from more than 60 top Indian institutions, including IIM Ahmedabad, IIT Madras, IIT Delhi, IIT Bombay, BITS Pilani, FMS Delhi, and more, to present their ideas about making technology easier and fun to use in three different phases.

Nothing Incubator: Format, prize pool, eligibility

The Nothing Incubator competition will be held in three rounds. In the first round, participating teams will submit a one-slide pitch that brings to life the theme “Making Tech Fun Again.” In the second round, shortlisted teams will be required to build a three-year vision and go-to-market plan for the advancement and betterment of technology.

Lastly, in the third round, all the teams selected will be required to pitch their ideas in a live three-minute presentation to a jury of industry leaders, venture capitalists, and startup mentors. The winning team will receive a Rs 2 lakh cash prize, a winner’s certificate, and the newly launched Nothing Phone 3. Nothing has also announced that the runner-ups will also win the company’s products and certificates. Moreover, finalists showing exceptional promise could be considered for career opportunities with Nothing.

The Nothing Incubator competition is open to full-time undergraduate and postgraduate students. The participating teams must consist of a maximum of 3 members from the same college, with interdisciplinary teams encouraged. The registrations are now open on Unstop.

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Sandip Chakraborty
first published: Jul 31, 2025 08:32 am

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