PitchX 2026 – India's Biggest Startup Pitch Challenge | Pitch. Build. Scale.
By DevTech It Solution
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Quick Answer
India's premier startup pitch competition with a ₹1,50,000 prize pool — open to students, founders, and early-stage startups.
- Funding amount
- Up to ₹1.5L
- Funding type
- Competition
- Provider
- DevTech It Solution
- Application deadline
- Closed
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Results & next round
Applications for this round closed on 31 July 2026. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by DevTech It Solution. Official links are listed under Sources below.
We update this page when results are published, and when the next round opens.
About this competition
About the Competition PitchX 2026 is India's premier startup pitching competition, organised by DevTech It Solution. The event brings together students, innovators, entrepreneurs, and early-stage startups from across the country to present their ideas before a panel of experienced founders, investors, industry experts, and mentors. Whether you are building your first MVP, validating a business idea, or already running a startup, PitchX provides a platform to showcase your vision, gain valuable feedback, expand your network, and unlock opportunities that can accelerate your entrepreneurial journey.
Who Should Apply This competition is open to students, working professionals, startup founders, early-stage startups, college teams, and individual innovators. Anyone with a unique and scalable startup idea is welcome. No coding experience or prior funding is required — just bring your vision, confidence, and passion to build something impactful.
Format & Timeline PitchX 2026 is an offline startup pitch competition held in Mumbai. Participants present their ideas and products live before a panel of judges. The event takes place on 22 August 2026. Registration closes on 31 July 2026. The venue will be announced closer to the date.
Prizes The total prize pool is ₹1,50,000, distributed as follows:
- Winner: ₹75,000 cash prize, Winner Trophy, Certificate, Startup Recognition & Exclusive Partner Benefits.
- Runner-up: ₹45,000 cash prize, Trophy, Certificate & Exclusive Startup Benefits.
- Second Runner-up: ₹30,000 cash prize, Trophy, Certificate & Startup Recognition.
All participants receive certificates, goodies, and exclusive participant perks.
Eligibility Teams of 2–4 members. Open to students, working professionals, startup founders, early-stage startups, college teams, and individual innovators. No coding experience or funding required.
About the Organiser DevTech It Solution is an organiser of student and startup competitions in India, hosting events on the Unstop platform to foster innovation and entrepreneurship among Indian youth.
How to Apply Register via the official Unstop page linked above. Registration deadline is 31 July 2026.
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Organizers
Organizer
DevTech It Solution
Prizes & Awards
- Amount
- Up to ₹1.5L
What You Get
The ₹1,50,000 prize pool is distributed as cash prizes to the top three teams: ₹75,000 to the winner, ₹45,000 to the runner-up, and ₹30,000 to the second runner-up. Winners also receive a trophy, certificate, and startup recognition — the winner gets exclusive partner benefits and the runner-up gets exclusive startup benefits. Every participant gets a certificate, goodies, and exclusive participant perks. Beyond the prizes, PitchX is a live pitch opportunity: you present to a panel of founders, investors, industry experts, and mentors, and gain feedback, network access, and visibility for your startup.
How to apply
Four steps from draft to disbursement — one action each.
- 1
Submit on the official portal
Use the official application link and verify all details before final submission.
- 2
Follow up
Reach out 5–7 days after submitting to confirm receipt and ask about the review timeline.
