PAN India Edition – WISE Tech India Pitchathon 2026

The PAN India edition marked the twenty-seventh and final stop of the WISE Tech India Pitchathon 2026, bringing Season 2 to a close after a nationwide journey of startup discovery and innovation. With over 1,600 applications received from across India, the season brought together early-stage ventures from diverse regions and sectors, reinforcing the idea that promising startups can emerge from anywhere in the country.

The final edition provided a platform for startups to present solutions addressing a wide range of real-world challenges. The participating founders showcased their ideas, business models, and growth potential, reflecting the diversity of India’s entrepreneurial landscape and the ambition to build scalable, commercially viable businesses.

The jury panel, comprising Gauri Bhisale and Kiriti Kapavari, evaluated the participating startups on parameters such as problem clarity, founder capability, execution potential, market opportunity, and scalability. Their perspectives also gave founders an opportunity to gain valuable feedback, strengthen their business models, and identify areas for future growth.

The jury recognised the following start-ups:

The PAN India edition marked the culmination of Season 2, bringing together the efforts of founders, jury members, and ecosystem stakeholders across 27 editions. Over the course of the season, the Pitchathon identified 81 edition winners and created opportunities for startups to gain visibility, receive expert perspectives, and connect with a wider entrepreneurial network. The journey now moves towards the Quarter Finals and then the Grand Finale at SPJIMR Mumbai, where selected startups will compete for a place among the season’s top ventures.

As the final edition draws the season to a close, WISE Tech India Pitchathon 2026 celebrates the founders who participated, the ideas they brought forward, and the collective effort that made this nationwide initiative possible. Season 2 concludes with a shared commitment to discovering promising startups from every corner of India and supporting their journey towards scale and long-term impact.