Delhi edition – WISE Tech India Pitchathon 2026

Following a successful WISE Tech India Pitchathon 2025 season, the Delhi edition marked the first edition of the WISE Tech India Pitchathon 2026, hosted by SPJIMR WISE Tech in collaboration with Maruti Suzuki Innovation.

The Delhi Edition spotlighted early-stage start-ups building practical clean air innovations, bringing together founders addressing real-world environmental challenges through scalable and market-ready solutions. The edition reflected India’s growing momentum towards purpose-led entrepreneurship, with a strong focus on impact, feasibility, and long-term relevance.

Start-ups pitching at the Delhi Edition demonstrated a clear understanding of the problem they were solving, coupled with thoughtful product design and early signs of validation. The platform enabled founders to present their solutions to a curated ecosystem audience while gaining valuable feedback to strengthen their business models and go-to-market strategies.

The pitches were evaluated by a distinguished jury comprising Mr. Rahul Kumar, Head of Innovation Excellence, Maruti Suzuki Innovation, and Mr. Santosh Kumar, Director, SPJIMR WISE Tech. The jury assessed each start-up on key parameters, including clarity of the problem statement, founder capability, solution differentiation, and scalability. Their insights and feedback helped founders refine their positioning and sharpen their approach to growth.

The jury recognised the following start-ups:

The Delhi edition reinforced the shared vision of SPJIMR WISE Tech and Maruti Suzuki Innovation to support entrepreneurs building solutions that address critical challenges while contributing to India’s next phase of inclusive and sustainable growth. As the first edition of the 2026 season, it set a strong foundation for the editions to follow, continuing the Pitchathon’s role as a national platform for responsible, high-impact innovation.