Clay Cup 2026 – Bengaluru Nomination Night
✨ Clay Cup 2026 – Bengaluru Nomination Night
Can you build under pressure?
Clay Cup is a global competition celebrating the world’s best Clay builders. Champions nominated from local Clay Club chapters go head-to-head until one winner remains , taking home $50,000 and a trip to SCULPT, Clay’s annual conference.
Apply to compete
https://www.clay.com/clay-cup
This is Bangalore’s official nomination round.
On Saturday, March 28th, we’ll host a live, in-person competition where builders compete to represent the city on the global stage.
If you advance through the global rounds:
✈️ Flights + stay covered by Clay
🎤 Present live at SCULPT
💰 Compete for the $50,000 grand prize
🏆 Represent Bangalore globally
👥 Hosted by
Kushagra Tiwari
Clay Cup 2025 Finalist (Top 4) , Clay Club Bangalore Co-Lead
Avinash Haridas
Founder, Precise Leads
Clay Club Bangalore Co-Lead
You’ll hear directly from someone who’s already competed at the highest level.
🧠 Event Format
A structured, live build competition.
On March 28th:
All eligible participants receive the same prompt
Timed live build
Thinking out loud encouraged
Same judging rubric for everyone
Standout builders will be shortlisted to move forward in Clay Cup 2026.
We evaluate based on:
Clear problem framing
Logical structure
Effective use of Clay primitives
Calm execution under pressure
Ability to explain decisions
This isn’t about flashy demos.
It’s about real GTM thinking.
🎟 Who Should Register?
There are two ways to be part of this:
🧠 Compete
If you're a Clay user ready to put your skills to the test, apply to compete and represent Bangalore.
👀 Watch & Cheer
Come witness elite-level builds, network with Bangalore’s GTM community, and see who carries the flag forward.
During registration, you’ll choose your role.
👀 Why You Should Attend (Even If You’re Not Competing)
Watching live builds is one of the fastest ways to level up with Clay.
You’ll get to:
See how top builders break down ambiguous GTM challenges
Learn different workflow strategies in real time
Hear structured feedback from judges
Understand what “global-level” execution actually looks like
Network with founders, RevOps leaders, and GTM operators
This is a high-signal room.
Plus:
🎁 Clay credits for attendees
🍔 Snacks & beverages
🤝 Serious networking
⚡ The Vibe
🤝 Founders, RevOps leaders & GTM operators
⚡ Real-time builds under pressure
🎉 Bangalore’s GTM community moment
⏰ Timing
4:30 – 5:00 PM | Check-in + networking
5:00 – 5:20 PM | Clay Cup overview + judging criteria
5:20 – 7:00 PM | Live builds
7:00 – 7:20 PM | Deliberation
7:20 PM | Shortlist announcement
7:30 - 8.30 PM | Networking + Dinner
❓ Got Questions?
How do you apply to compete?
What’s the evaluation criteria?
When will the nominee be finalized?
All updates and detailed information will be shared in the Clay Club Bangalore WhatsApp group.