Pitch Karo India 2026 is a national pitch competition open to college students, founders at any stage, and early-stage startups (≤10 years). Organised by Pitch Karo India, the event aims to discover and reward the most innovative and scalable business ideas from across the country.
Who Should Apply
College students with ideas, founders and entrepreneurs at any stage, early-stage startups (≤10 years), teams with co-founders, and anyone with a scalable idea. All sectors are welcome — tech, traditional business, or entirely new concepts.
Format & Timeline
The competition is fully online. Participants register and submit a business idea description (and optionally a pitch deck). Presentations can be in English or Hindi. Judging is done by a panel of IIT professors and industry leaders who have built billion-dollar companies.
Prizes
Total prize pool of ₹3,00,000, making it one of India's most lucrative startup competitions. Winners also get exclusive perks and direct access to 20+ actively investing VCs.
Eligibility
Open to Indian residents/citizens only. Original and innovative ideas with a clear problem-solution fit and scalable business model required.
How to Apply
Registration fee: ₹249. Submit your business idea description and optional pitch deck (max 1MB) via the official registration page: https://pitchkaroindia.com/register
