Maharashtra edition – WISE Tech India Pitchathon 2026

The Maharashtra edition marked the sixth stop of the WISE Tech India Pitchathon 2026, organised by SPJIMR WISE Tech in collaboration with the Maharashtra State Innovation Society (MSInS) and IDFC FIRST Bank.

This sector-agnostic edition brought together early-stage start-ups developing practical, high-impact innovations across diverse sectors. Participating founders showcased solutions aimed at addressing real-world challenges through scalable and market-ready products and services. The pitches reflected the growing momentum of purpose-driven entrepreneurship in India, with founders demonstrating strong problem clarity, execution capability, and a clear vision for long-term relevance.

The jury panel, comprising Prashi Mohan, Aakash Sood, Abhishek Srivastava, Brendon Faroz, Neeti Bokaria, and Vivek Mogal, evaluated the start-ups on key parameters including problem clarity, founder capability, and scalability potential. In addition to the evaluation, the jury offered constructive feedback that helped founders refine their positioning, strengthen their narratives, and sharpen their go-to-market strategies.

The jury recognised the following start-ups:

The Maharashtra edition further reinforced the shared commitment of SPJIMR WISE Tech, MSInS, and IDFC FIRST Bank to support entrepreneurs solving meaningful problems and to contribute to India’s next phase of inclusive and sustainable innovation.