WISE Tech India Pitchathon - SPJIMR Start-Up Hub

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WISE Tech India Pitchathon

WISE Tech India Pitchathon 2025

The WISE Tech India Pitchathon, powered by the Sunil Bhatia Startup Hub, is a premier national platform designed to provide visibility, validation, and a gateway to the WISE Tech Accelerator programme. Following a multi-city format, it offers early-stage start-ups the opportunity to pitch their ideas, receive expert feedback, forge valuable connections, and gain recognition. Each edition is hosted in collaboration with incubators, accelerators, government innovation missions, and other key ecosystem stakeholders.

Through this platform, the Hub is expected to now disburse over ₹15 lakhs annually in grants and prize money to support grassroots-level entrepreneurship. The Pitchathon series is expected to draw interest from over 600 start-ups and 20–25 ecosystem partners each year. Its collaborative and decentralised format enables strong regional grassroots-level outreach while preserving a cohesive national identity.

Regional editions:
Nationwide presence

Pitchathon locations

Upcoming Pitchathon

Start-up locations

The WISE Tech India Pitchathon has been on an exciting nationwide journey, drawing 600+ start-up applications from some of India’s most vibrant innovation hubs. From Mumbai to Bengaluru, Delhi to Kerala, Hubballi to Ambala, Raipur and beyond — each edition has brought fresh ideas, bold founders, and game-changing conversations to the stage.

Roadmap to Grand Finale

Open to start-ups at the MVP stage, the series offers selected founders the chance to pitch live before a jury of seasoned ecosystem experts.

On November 14, 2025, 30 outstanding finalists from across the country will come together in Mumbai for the Grand Finale—a high-energy, one-day showcase of innovation and ambition. The day will feature the final pitching round, leading to the announcement of winners, significant cash prizes, national recognition, and extensive media coverage. A key highlight will be the dedicated product clinic, where each start-up is paired with 4–5 top SPJIMR students who will work closely with them on the customer discovery process—bringing fresh perspectives and actionable insights from some of the country’s sharpest minds.

Benefits for start-ups

Pitch to industry experts and receive actionable feedback Present your start-up to key stakeholders, gain visibility, and refine your business model with insights from experienced professionals.

Compete for cash prizes and recognition A chance to gain credibility and support for your start-up’s growth.

Expand your network Meet mentors, potential collaborators, and ecosystem enablers who can help you move forward.

Explore potential next steps Be a frontrunner for future WISE Tech initiatives, accelerator programmes, mentorship opportunities, and deeper ecosystem engagement.

WISE Tech Product Clinic Turning ‘Clarity into Capital’ with actionable product strategies