Lucknow edition – WISE Tech India Pitchathon 2026

The Kanpur edition marked the twenty-sixth stop of the WISE Tech India Pitchathon 2026, organised by SPJIMR WISE Tech in collaboration with IIM Lucknow Enterprise Incubation Centre. Designed to spotlight entrepreneurial talent emerging from Lucknow and the wider Uttar Pradesh ecosystem, the edition brought together early-stage ventures working across diverse problem areas, highlighting the growing depth and diversity of innovation emerging from the region.

The edition featured startups working across sectors, with founders presenting solutions spanning artificial intelligence, financial services, technology-led innovation, and other emerging areas. The pitches reflected the region’s entrepreneurial potential, with founders addressing real-world challenges through technology-driven, commercially oriented solutions.

The jury panel, comprising Piyush Mishra and Santosh Kumar, evaluated the participating start-ups on parameters such as problem clarity, founder capability, execution potential, market opportunity, and scalability. Their perspectives also provided founders with valuable insights into strengthening their business models, refining their market positioning, and developing focused strategies for sustainable growth.

The jury recognised the following start-ups:

The Lucknow edition showcased the strength of the region’s emerging startup landscape, bringing together founders building solutions across AI, fintech, and technology-led innovation. The event provided a valuable platform for these ventures to gain visibility, receive perspectives from experienced ecosystem stakeholders, and connect with a broader network of opportunities. The partnership between SPJIMR WISE Tech and IIM Lucknow Enterprise Incubation Centre further strengthened the edition’s focus on identifying high-potential founders and enabling their journey towards scale and long-term impact.