Central India edition – WISE Tech India Pitchathon 2026

The Central India edition marked the twentieth stop of the WISE Tech India Pitchathon 2026, organised by SPJIMR WISE Tech in collaboration with the Madhya Pradesh Startup Center, SGSITS Incubation Forum, AIC PI-Hub, Kalchuri LNCT Group Incubation Center and Anupam Incubation and Innovation Center.

With a diverse sector mix, this edition brought together early-stage start-ups developing solutions across industries and addressing real-world needs. The founders showcased innovative and scalable offerings with strong market potential, reflecting the growing focus on purpose-led innovation and entrepreneurship in India.

The jury panel, comprising Arunabh Dubey, Aiswarya Simon, Pradeep Karambelkar, Krati Jain evaluated the start-ups on key parameters such as problem clarity, founder capability, and scalability potential. Beyond the evaluation, the jury offered practical feedback to help founders sharpen their narratives, refine their go-to-market approach, and strengthen their next steps.

The jury recognised the following start-ups:

The Central India edition reflected the shared commitment of SPJIMR WISE Tech and the Madhya Pradesh Startup Center, SGSITS Incubation Forum, AIC PI-Hub, Kalchuri LNCT Group Incubation Center and Anupam Incubation and Innovation Center to supporting promising founders, enabling meaningful innovation, and contributing to India’s growing start-up ecosystem.