Vibecode your way
to Y Combinator
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Vibecode your way to Y Combinator
>>> BROUGHT TO YOU BY <<<
We're putting the
top 300 builders
in one room.
What happens when the best builders come together? This isn't a "show up and have fun" event. VibeCon is built like a proving ground, for builders who want outcomes that match their effort.
The best builders we've seen share two things: they build, and they can explain what they built. That's the only filter, because that one act tells us more than any application ever could.
If you believe you belong in that room, demonstrate it. 300 people, one room changes everything. Everyone raises the bar just by being there, and the pressure that comes with it is the privilege.
Extraordinary builders deserve extraordinary outcomes.
VibeCon isn't built around "prizes." It's built around outcomes that actually move the needle for someone who ships.
Here's what's on the line:
A direct YC interview for an upcoming batch.
Not "intro". Not "maybe". A real interview. And yes, this has never happened in India before.
Y CombinatorYou're evaluated by people who actually know what they're looking at.
Top founders. Investors. Operators. Creators. A panel that can separate "nice demo" from "this is the real thing."
The PanelThe kind of visibility and leverage builders rarely get in one place.
Investor roundtables. Winner gets a billboard. Creator features. Partner credits. And more. Stuff that doesn't just feel good for a day, it compounds after the room is over.
VisibilityAnd zoom out for a second.
For the first time ever, Y Combinator is launching Startup School in India. And for the first time, we're running an initiative here where the winner earns a direct interview for an upcoming YC batch, something we've only done before in San Francisco.
We're bringing it home.
If you're the kind of builder who believes your work deserves a bigger stage, this is it. Put in the effort. Earn the room. Take your shot.
Three phases to identify
the top 300
The Sprint - Round 1Fill the application form. Tell us who you are, and more importantly, why you belong in the top 300 builders in India.
The Sprint - Round 2If the panel believes you meet the bar, you'll get an invite to Round 2 - a short video pitch where you prove your idea's value.
Welcome to VibeConIf selected, you'll receive an official acceptance email confirming your spot at VibeCon.
The Sprint - Round 1Fill the application form. Tell us who you are, and more importantly, why you belong in the top 300 builders in India.
Winners identified by a
high signal judging panel
Jared Friedman
General Partner, YCombinator
Chandra R. Srikanth
Executive Editor, Technology & Startups, Moneycontrol
Mukund Jha
CEO, Emergent
Hemant Mohapatra
Partner, Lightspeed
Shashank Kumar
Co-Founder, Razorpay
Varun Mayya
Entrepreneur, Content Creator
Mukul Rustagi
Co-founder, Polaris School of Technology
Kavikrut
CEO, T-Hub
Akash Balasubramani
Ecosystem Lead, Starkware
Shubham Gupta
Co-Founder & General Partner, Together Fund
Ajit Tripathi
Executive Director, EigenCloud
Jared Friedman
General Partner, YCombinator
Chandra R. Srikanth
Executive Editor, Technology & Startups, Moneycontrol
Mukund Jha
CEO, Emergent
Hemant Mohapatra
Partner, Lightspeed
Shashank Kumar
Co-Founder, Razorpay
Varun Mayya
Entrepreneur, Content Creator
Mukul Rustagi
Co-founder, Polaris School of Technology
Kavikrut
CEO, T-Hub
Akash Balasubramani
Ecosystem Lead, Starkware
Shubham Gupta
Co-Founder & General Partner, Together Fund
Ajit Tripathi
Executive Director, EigenCloud
Jared Friedman
General Partner, YCombinator
Chandra R. Srikanth
Executive Editor, Technology & Startups, Moneycontrol
Mukund Jha
CEO, Emergent
Hemant Mohapatra
Partner, Lightspeed
Shashank Kumar
Co-Founder, Razorpay
Varun Mayya
Entrepreneur, Content Creator
Mukul Rustagi
Co-founder, Polaris School of Technology
Kavikrut
CEO, T-Hub
Akash Balasubramani
Ecosystem Lead, Starkware
Shubham Gupta
Co-Founder & General Partner, Together Fund
Ajit Tripathi
Executive Director, EigenCloud
Here's how it works
1Apply
Fill out the application to share your interest, passion, and background.
2Get Selected
If chosen for Round 2, you'll receive an email invitation.
3Video Pitch
Submit a short video: who you are, what you're building, and why you.
4#HackInPublic
Share your video publicly and tag @emergentlabs.
5Fast-Track Review
Public submissions get reviewed for the final round faster.
6Final Acceptance
Receive your official acceptance letter to attend VibeCon.
1Apply
Fill out the application to share your interest, passion, and background.
2Get Selected
If chosen for Round 2, you'll receive an email invitation.
3Video Pitch
Submit a short video: who you are, what you're building, and why you.
4#HackInPublic
Share your video publicly and tag @emergentlabs.
5Fast-Track Review
Public submissions get reviewed for the final round faster.
6Final Acceptance
Receive your official acceptance letter to attend VibeCon.
Everyone is coming together
for the top 300 builders
It's time for VibeCon
in Bengaluru!
Frequently Asked Questions
VibeCon is a high-signal builder competition designed to identify the top 300 builders in India. It is not an open-entry event. You must earn your place before you can participate. The final event, the VibeCon Battle Grid, brings together these 300 builders for a two-day competition.
Most events work like this: You fill a form and wait. VibeCon does not work like that. You are not selected because you applied. You are selected because you proved that you belong among the top builders in the country. The application process itself is designed to filter for signal, not volume.
The VibeCon Sprint is the selection phase. This is where we identify the top 300 builders in India. Everyone starts here. You must demonstrate your ability through your past work, your thinking, and your ability to communicate. This is not about ideas. This is about proof of ability.
No. In the Sprint phase, you are not required to build a new product. Instead, you must demonstrate your capability through your portfolio of past work and a mandatory video pitch. We are evaluating whether you have the potential to build at a high level.
Your application must include: 1) Portfolio: Showcase what you have built before. This helps us understand your level of execution. 2) Video Pitch (Mandatory): A short video explaining who you are, what you have built, what you want to build next, and why you belong among the top 300 builders in India.
Keep it 60 to 90 seconds. We are not evaluating production quality. We are evaluating clarity of thought and conviction.
Ready to prove you belong?
Vibecode your way to Y Combinator.