WISE Tech India Pitchathon 2026
The WISE Tech India Pitchathon, powered by the Sunil Bhatia Start-up Hub, is a premier pan-India start-up discovery network designed to provide start-ups with visibility, validation, and a gateway to the WISE Tech Accelerator programme. Delivered through a multi-city format, the Pitchathon is designed to identify and nurture promising start-ups from Tier 2 and emerging innovation ecosystems, with a focus on founders who demonstrate early traction.
Through the Pitchathon, start-ups present their ideas before a curated group of ecosystem stakeholders and receive structured feedback. Select start-ups may progress further within the WISE Tech ecosystem, with the accelerator enabling deeper engagement across relevant mentor, investor, and corporate networks. Each edition is organised in collaboration with incubators, accelerators, government innovation missions, and key ecosystem partners across the country.
| Edition | Date | Apply |
|---|---|---|
| Andhra | March 6, 2026 | Applications closed |
| Maharashtra | March 11, 2026 | Applications closed |
| Vellore | March 27, 2026 | Application open |
| Jaipur | April 7, 2026 | Application open |
| Jodhpur | April 9, 2026 | Application open |
| Erode | April 9, 2026 | Application open |
| Pune | April 17, 2026 | Application open |
| Raipur | April 17, 2026 | Application open |
| Navi Mumbai | April 24, 2026 | Application open |
| Chennai | May 9, 2026 | Application open |
| GIFT City | May 15, 2026 | Application open |
| Ahmedabad | February 14, 2026 | Event highlights |
| Hubballi | February 7, 2026 | Event highlights |
| Kerala | December 13, 2025 | Event highlights |
| Delhi | December 8, 2025 | Event highlights |
From 2025 milestones to the road ahead: WISE Tech India Pitchathon
The Grand Finale of the WISE Tech India Pitchathon 2025, held on November 14, 2025, marked an important milestone in India’s innovation landscape. After receiving over 700 applications from founders across the country, 35 start-ups advanced to the national stage, where the top five were recognised for their purpose-driven business models and readiness to scale. The Finale showcased not only the strength of the ideas but also the resilience and conviction of the founders behind them. The event was also featured by YourStory, further amplifying the visibility of the participating founders and their solutions. Insights from leaders such as Sunil Bhatia and Ashish Fafadia underscored the importance of discipline, customer focus, and long-term impact in building sustainable ventures.
The journey now continues with the WISE Tech India Pitchathon 2026, which will culminate in its Grand Finale on November 27, 2026.
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