r/StartupIdeasIndia

A few friends of mine started The Bharat Frontier and they're looking for startup stories, do get in and let others know, link to submit startup is in the comment.

PS - they might not talk about your startup if you're already well funded, they're looking for those stories which doesn't get the limelight but deserve more than anyone else.

They’re not asking for any money, they genuinely want to tell the stories of startups who are doing the real work, solving real problems, solving hard problems, innovating, grinding and making things happen. They feel today every media feature a startup if either it raised funding or if it pays them - this is not how India will achieve greatness.

A lot of great startups die because some VC didn’t have conviction in them, they had the right product but not the money or limelight to take the GTM forward. Building has become much easy now but selling is hard and it needs money, they want to try and break it, by talking about startups who deserve to be heard not because they raised funding or they want to pay, only if their story is worth telling.

These are serious folks who are operators themselves, innovators themselves, built startups themselves and know the serious gap that exists and the reason so many great companies fail even before they get started. I feel it is very noble idea and the folks behind it are sincere folks, so if you’re building something great or you know someone who is, do the needful.

We’re building an AI startup focused on solving real operational problems for MSMEs.
Our first product is an AI-powered retail assistant that runs on interactive touchscreens inside physical stores. Customers can discover products, get personalized recommendations, compare items, check availability, and interact with the store using natural language. On the business side, it generates insights into customer behavior, product demand, and shopping patterns.
Our MVP will be ready by the end of this month, and we’re currently building and testing it.
This is just our first product. The bigger vision is to build AI solutions that help MSMEs automate sales, customer support, operations, and other repetitive workflows.

We’re looking to connect with:
Founders building AI or B2B products
AI engineers and builders
Retail-tech experts
Angel investors
Early-stage VCs

Anyone who enjoys building ambitious products
We’re not actively raising a round today. We’re looking for feedback, strategic connections, and people who can help us build the company the right way.

Anyone else feel like they're surrounded by people with zero ambition?

I'm 17, just finished 12th grade, and I don't want the next few years to disappear doing nothing.

I want to build things.

Startups. AI. Apps. Robotics. Websites. Tools. Communities. Anything that's genuinely interesting and has the potential to make an impact.

The problem is... it's surprisingly hard to find people my age who actually want to create something. Most conversations end with "that would be cool" and nothing ever happens.

So here's my idea.

I'm putting together a small group of ambitious people (roughly 16–19) who want to learn, experiment, and build together.

You don't need to be cracked at coding or have some insane résumé.

If you're into:

• Programming
• AI/ML
• Robotics
• Design/UI
• Video editing
• Marketing
• Writing
• Research
• Or you're just obsessed with learning...

...you're welcome...

The goal is to surround ourselves with people who push each other, ship real projects, learn fast, and stop waiting for the "perfect time."

Worst case? We learn a lot, build a portfolio, and make ambitious friends.

Best case? We build something incredible.

If this sounds like you, drop a comment or DM with:

• Age
• Country/Time zone
• Interests/Skills
• What you've always wanted to build
• How serious you are (1–10)

Let's build instead of just consuming.

Hey everyone,

I recently wrapped up a couple of projects and have room for 5 new Android app builds over the next few weeks.

If you've had an app idea sitting in your notes, or your business needs a custom app but agency quotes are way out of budget, I'd be happy to help.

I build custom Android apps from scratch—not templates or drag-and-drop builders.

Some examples:

• Business apps
• Booking & scheduling apps
• Internal tools
• Inventory & billing systems
• Startup MVPs
• AI-powered apps

Projects start from ₹5,000 (depending on the scope).

What I care about most is shipping something that actually works. You'll get regular updates, clean code, and the source code once the project is complete.

If you've got an idea—even if it's only half-formed—feel free to DM me. Happy to discuss it and let you know what's realistic without any pressure.

I’m 24 years old and currently working as the COO of a small but growing eyewear company in India.
I joined the company in 2023 as an Operations Handler. At that time, my role was mainly focused on day-to-day operations, but over time I started taking ownership of more and more responsibilities. Instead of staying within one department, I gradually became involved in almost every part of the business.
Today, I handle things like:
Overall business operations
Project management and execution
Purchasing and vendor management (including China sourcing)
Product development
Inventory planning and SKU management
Retail store operations
Process design and SOP creation
Hiring and team coordination
Business expansion and new venture planning
Working with designers, developers, accountants, and suppliers to execute projects
ERP planning and business automation
Marketing strategy discussions (Meta Ads, retail growth, customer acquisition)
Solving operational bottlenecks and improving workflows
The company currently does around ₹4–5 crore in annual revenue, and I’ve had the opportunity to learn how businesses actually operate beyond what books teach.

That said…

My real passion has always been technology.
I enjoy thinking about software products, AI, automation, ERP systems, business tools, workflows, APIs, and solving real business problems using technology. I spend a lot of my free time learning about startups, AI, SaaS, and product development.
I’m not a software engineer, but I understand business problems deeply and can bridge the gap between business and technology. I know how to validate ideas, build processes, prioritize features, manage projects, talk to customers, and turn messy operations into scalable systems.

I’m looking for one of two things:
Someone technical who wants to build a startup together as a side project. We’d validate ideas first, build an MVP, and if things gain traction, I’d eventually transition full-time.
An early-stage startup where I can contribute beyond a typical operations role and work closely with founders on building something meaningful.
I’m not looking for a “get rich quick” project or random app ideas.

I’m interested in building products in areas like:
AI applications
SaaS
Business automation
ERP/Operations software
B2B tools
Workflow automation
Productivity software
If you’re someone who likes building products and you’re serious about starting a company, I’d love to connect.

Feel free to DM me with:
What you’re building (or want to build)
Your current stage

Let’s see if we can build something worthwhile.

Hi everyone,

Getting real feedback is hard, especially in Indian founder circles, everyone's either too polite or too busy to actually sit with your product.

So - I'm trading feedback. Drop your product below and I'll actually use it (not a 2-min skim) and tell you what confused me, what I'd cut, what I'd keep. In return, try my product and give me the same.

The amount of detail you put into testing my product will be greatly appreciated and equally returned.

If you're up for a feedback exchange, comment or DM.

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📍 TC Palya, Bangalore

My businesses are growing faster 💖

So... I'm looking for someone who can help me keep my life and business from becoming a chaos. 😂

What you'll actually do:

- 📱 Manage my business Instagram and help grow my personal LinkedIn.

- ✍️ Schedule posts and make sure we actually post consistently (instead of me saying "I'll do it tomorrow").

- 👥 Post in Facebook groups regularly.

- 💬 Reply to customer inquiries on WhatsApp and help manage bookings.

- 📅 Keep my calendar updated, remind me about meetings, and occasionally save me from double-booking myself.

- ✈️ Help plan travel, book tickets, and organize itineraries.

- ✅ Keep track of pending tasks and politely bully me into finishing them.

- 🐶 Assist with day-to-day operations across my businesses whenever needed.

Who I'm looking for:

- Someone who's organized because... I'm trying. 😅

- Comfortable with Instagram, LinkedIn, WhatsApp, and Facebook.

- Can communicate well in English.

- Loves learning new things.

- Doesn't wait to be told every tiny task.

- Students and freshers are absolutely welcome.

Pay

💸 ₹5,000/month (starting stipend)

My business is only about 6 months old, so I can't promise fancy salaries (yet). But if you grow with me, your role, responsibilities, and pay will grow too.

You'll get front-row exposure to what it's actually like to build businesses from scratch, marketing, operations, branding, customer experience, and a little bit of founder chaos.

If this sounds fun, send me:

- A short intro about yourself

- Your age

- Your availability

- Any experience (if you have it—if not, that's okay!)

- And tell me why you think you'd survive working with me. 😄

I’m currently in the process of developing a mobile app designed to solve a huge frustration I face every time I go shopping. I wanted to share the idea here to get your honest feedback, feature suggestions, and to see if this is a "painkiller" solution you would actually use.

The Problem: Whenever I’m at a mall, a retail store, or even just walking down the street and I see a cool outfit, a pair of sneakers, or a gadget, I immediately want to know its exact online price. Google Lens exists, but it’s mostly built for visual search—it often just shows similar-looking images or irrelevant links instead of giving me a direct price comparison for the exact product.

The Solution (What I’m Building): An app where you simply click a quick photo of any item. The app instantly recognizes the exact product, scrapes major e-commerce websites, and generates a clean, real-time price comparison table.

It will give you:

1. The exact price of the item on different online stores.
2. Direct, clickable links to buy it from the cheapest website instantly.
3. Price history/alerts (if possible in future updates).

My Questions for You:

1. Is this an app you would download and keep on your phone?
2. What features would make this a "must-have" app for you instead of just a "nice-to-have" one?
3. If you already use an alternative that does exactly this (giving exact prices/links instantly from a photo), please let me know so I can check out the competition!

Would love to hear your thoughts, criticisms, and ideas.

We at PadosXO applied for a startup (up startup) program and got approved. We were also allotted incubation under a well-known incubation centre.

The problem is that it's been more than 10 days and we haven't received a single call, email, or onboarding communication from anyone.

I tried calling the numbers I was given, but each person directed me to someone else. Finally, one person said they would check the details and get back to us soon. That was four days ago, and there's still been no update.

Experiences like this make me understand why people often debate the differences between the Indian and US startup ecosystems. As an early-stage startup, even basic communication and clear next steps can make a huge difference.

m 17, from a small town in India, and I just finished Class 12.

Almost everyone around me expected the same next step: go to college, get a job, play it safe.

Instead, I chose a different path.

Over the last two years I taught myself Forex, AI, no-code, SaaS, automation, and product building.

I've shipped:

• 4 SaaS projects
• 1 trading app
• 2 automation systems
• A few freelance projects (around ₹40k–₹60k earned overall)

Most of them failed.

One finally started getting real validation.

Right now I'm building an AI execution tool for funded traders. I already have early users talking to me, a funded trading account, and my first version is almost ready.

The hard part isn't the product.

It's everything around it.

A few weeks ago my family asked me a simple question:

"If you're not taking a normal job, when will you start earning?"

Instead of arguing, I gave them a commitment.

July: ₹10k
August: ₹15k
September: ₹20k
...and so on.

Today is July 2.

That gives me 9 days to put the first ₹10,000 into the family account.

No excuses.

No motivational quotes.

Either I deliver, or I learn why I couldn't.

I'm still doing my BBA alongside this, but every free hour goes into building, talking to users, and shipping.

I'm not posting this for sympathy.

I'm posting it because I know there are founders who have been in this exact position—caught between family expectations and building something uncertain.

If you've been there, what was the biggest lesson you learned before getting your first real customers?

I'd genuinely like to hear your story.

Hi, I have a consumer (F&B) startup (less than a year old), and there is early traction. I have been working mostly solo (except for a few interns, etc.) for the past few months.

So far, completely bootstrapped and working full-time (I quit my job), but now I am starting to feel like I am unable to keep up - both physically and financially. I have a few repeat customers; we have reached 350+ customers so far. It's not an extraordinary growth story - but a slow yet steady growth so far. I even did one corporate event for LinkedIn, which happened through their team reaching out to me, which was surprising but exciting!

Now I want to start approaching investors for funds. It'll mostly be a cold outreach. I don't have any investor contacts (I am not from a startup or business background, and I was working in an MNC earlier).

What is the best way to approach investors - should I reach out to angels? Do they respond to cold emails or LinkedIn messages? If you have your own funding story, feel free to share (to the extent you're comfortable). I am struggling to figure this out on my own, so any advice, suggestions, or references would be highly appreciated!

i want to develop an application for entrepreneur and solopreneurs to connect each other and has disucussions and have collabroations for mutual benfits how is it , and is it have demand yet

Hey guys, building my first SaaS and getting stuck at the basic setup. Need some quick suggestions:

1. Domain: Where to buy a .com or .ai domain from? Need a good registrar with no hidden renewal charges.
2. Support Email: I want to make a professional email id like support@mywebsite.com. Which service should I use to buy and host this?
3. Ticketing system: When users mail on that support id, where do we actually see and manage it? I want a setup where user emails become "tickets" so I can track, reply, and solve their issues without getting confused. Are there any free or cheap apps for this?

Looking for budget-friendly tools since I am just starting out. Let me know your current tech stack for this. Thanks!

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Hey everyone,

I’m trying to build something meaningful, but I don’t want to create another random AI wrapper or copycat product.

I want to find real pain points — problems people face daily that are frustrating, expensive, or time-consuming.

My goal is to build something that:

\- solves a real problem

\- has strong demand

\- can scale big

\- and ideally works globally

I’m especially interested in:

\- consumer pain points

\- creator economy

\- education

\- productivity

\- small business problems

\- hidden opportunities in social media platforms like Instagram/WhatsApp

If you’ve noticed any problems in your life, business, or industry that still don’t have a good solution, I’d love to hear them.

Even small frustrations are welcome — sometimes the best startups start there.

Would appreciate raw, honest insights.

Thanks.

So, a few days ago I was lost and clueless about starting a space or drone startup which has mountain of rules to apply before I can even visualize the concept. Hence I think maybe I should start with nuts and bolts of the industry before thinking of big stuff. The only problem is, I am lost even on small stuff like say for example I want to work with rocket models(which requires a long line of beuracratic process), I have trouble identifying the "nuts and bolt" sized aspect where I can think of a problem to work on initially.

Please share what you think represents "nuts and bolts" sized problems in space/drone industry that hadn't been tackled effectively and the industry just goes on with that bullshit inefficiency.