
About this event
✨ 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 competehttps://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 TiwariClay Cup 2025 Finalist (Top 4) , Clay Club Bangalore Co-LeadAvinash HaridasFounder, Precise LeadsClay 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 promptTimed live buildThinking out loud encouragedSame judging rubric for everyone
Standout builders will be shortlisted to move forward in Clay Cup 2026.
We evaluate based on:
Clear problem framingLogical structureEffective use of Clay primitivesCalm execution under pressureAbility 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 challengesLearn different workflow strategies in real timeHear structured feedback from judgesUnderstand what “global-level” execution actually looks likeNetwork 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 + networking5:00 – 5:20 PM | Clay Cup overview + judging criteria5:20 – 7:00 PM | Live builds7:00 – 7:20 PM | Deliberation7:20 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.
Topics & Tags
Tech
Tech
Date & time
Saturday, March 28, 2026 · 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Asia/Calcutta
Location
Bengaluru
Asia/Calcutta
Organised by
Clay Clubs