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India's Premier pitch event is coming to your city!

What's in it for you ?

Discover growth and funding opportunities through investors, corporate, and market connects

Access to BHARAT' s untapped regions and connects to the next generation of unicorns

Benefits for participating startups

Validations

Gives startups a valuable opportunity to examine their idea, product, or invention more closely to position it for success.

Connections

An opportunity to network with other stakeholders, establish connections with investors and mentors

Visibility

High-impact visibility for any product, idea, or innovation among prominent industry leaders, investors, potential business partners & customers

Mentorship

Mentoring from successful entrepreneurs, domain experts, and other industry leaders across business and technology

Investment

Opportunity to connect and pitch to top VC's from across the country

Benefits for investment partners

Discover

Discover hidden startup gems and ground-breaking innovation across the country

Deal Flow

Introduction to nurtured, groomed, and mentored startups, that are ready to raise funds and scale

Connections

A forum for venture capitalists, angel investors, incubators, state government cells from across the country to come together and network

Visibility

Co-hosting opportunities at the state-level pitch events

A-List

A representation among the nation's top funds partnering for the event

Bharat Pitchathon : Last 4 Editions

Nationwide Reach

4,000+

Total Applications

150+

applications from 150+ cities

~40%

Applications from Tier 2/3/4 cities

65%

offline state editions in Tier ⅔ cities

Platform for Startup Discovery

800+

Total startup pitches

500+

Total jury (incl. funds)

1,300+

Jury connect interests

Enabling Startup Growth

230+

Accelerator cohort startups

28+

startups received funds post BP

100+ Cr

Total funds raised post BP

750+

Jobs created post BP

From tier-1 metros to emerging startup hubs, Pitchathon has catalysed innovation across India — connecting founders, corporates, investors, and government partners under one unified platform.

GLIMPSE

BHARAT PITCHATHON 1.0

Emerging Startups of the Year

Startups for 2.0 - 2023 Coming Soon

We are currently compiling the portfolio of selected emerging startups for this edition. Check back shortly!

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the eligibility criteria for startups to participate in the program?

How can I participate if my state is not listed?

Can startups from outside the respective states participate in the state-level pitch events?

What sort of mentorship and support will be provided to startups during the bootcamps?

Are there any specific sectors or industries that the program focuses on?

Can startups participate in the program if they have already been part of an edition of Bharat Pitchathon?

How will the startup pitches be evaluated?

How can incubators, state startup cells, or other ecosystem partners get involved in the program?

Can I apply for multiple states?

Whom to contact in case of any queries?

I have already applied, by when can I expect a response?

There is a criteria of 5 months of operations. How will it be evaluated?

What is the last date to apply?

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