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Scaling Up: Build What Moves India Opens Phase 2 Submissions

Builders in the Build What Moves India initiative face a September 8 deadline to submit two-minute video pitches and improved live application links for Phase 2 consideration.

Monday, September 7, 2026

Key Takeaways

  • Phase 2 submissions for Build What Moves India are officially open, with a strict deadline of September 8 at 10:00 PM.
  • Builders must submit a two-minute video pitch and an improved live public project link.
  • Submissions require details on specific features built or improved for Round 2, plus test login credentials if applicable.
  • Participants can submit multiple times before the deadline, as organizers will review the latest response.

The landscape for Indian entrepreneurship is shifting rapidly, and initiatives that demand tangible execution are taking center stage. According to updates from organizer Varun Mayya, the Build What Moves India initiative has officially opened its Phase 2 project submissions, setting the stage for builders vying for a spot in the top tier of the competition.

Participants who advanced in the selection process now face a strict deadline of September 8 at 10:00 PM to submit their materials. The submission requirements demand more than just conceptual ideas. Builders must provide an improved live public project link alongside a concise two-minute video pitch that clearly articulates the core problem their project solves.

According to the official submission form, builders are required to submit the specific version of their project they want considered for the Top 10. Participants must use the same email address registered during their initial Top 250 selection. Furthermore, the application process requires technical transparency, asking builders to detail specific features built or improved for Round 2, along with test login credentials if the platform requires authentication.

For founders and builders, this phase represents a crucial transition from early validation to execution and demonstration. In a market saturated with high-level pitches, the requirement for a functional live link and a tight video demonstration forces teams to prioritize product stability and clear value proposition over rhetoric.

While the stakes are high, the iterative nature of the submission window allows teams to refine their entries. Organizers note that participants may submit multiple times before the deadline, with reviewers evaluating the latest response for each project. This flexibility rewards agile development and continuous improvement during the active submission window.

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