WISE Tech India Pitchathon 2026 — Telangana Edition
By SPJIMR WISE Tech & CIE-IIITH
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Quick Answer
A regional pitch competition for Telangana startups with working MVPs — win cash prizes, fast-track accelerator evaluation, and a shot at the national Grand Finale in Mumbai.
- Funding amount
- Varies
- Funding type
- Competition
- Provider
- SPJIMR WISE Tech & CIE-IIITH
- Application deadline
- Closed
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Results & next round
Applications for this round closed on 31 May 2026. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by SPJIMR WISE Tech & CIE-IIITH. Official links are listed under Sources below.
We update this page when results are published, and when the next round opens.
About this competition
The WISE Tech India Pitchathon 2026 is a national series of regional pitch competitions organised by SPJIMR's WISE Tech initiative in collaboration with CIE-IIITH. This is the Telangana edition — inviting ambitious startups from across Telangana building practical, high-impact solutions.
Who Should Apply Startups with a working MVP (Minimum Viable Product) and early signs of traction. Founders from Telangana building high-impact solutions across any sector welcome to apply.
Format & Timeline One-day pitch event on June 10, 2026 in Telangana. Selected startups will pitch before a panel of investors, mentors, and ecosystem experts. Winners will be announced on the day. Applications close on May 31, 2026.
Prizes & Opportunities
- Cash prizes for top startups in this regional edition
- Direct entry to WISE Tech India Pitchathon 2026 Grand Finale (Mumbai, November 2026)
- Fast-tracked evaluation for the WISE Tech Accelerator
- National media, investor, and innovation ecosystem visibility
Eligibility Open to early-stage startups based in or operating in Telangana with a working MVP and evidence of early traction.
How to Apply Register and submit your startup details via the official form. The application deadline is May 31, 2026. Shortlisted startups will be notified with further details.
Eligibility
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Full eligibility criteria — entity type, stage, sector, founder profile and registration requirements — plus your fit for this program. Sign up to view.
Organizers
Organizer
SPJIMR WISE Tech & CIE-IIITH
Prizes & Awards
What You Get
Top startups win cash prizes in this Telangana regional edition, with winners announced on the same day as the pitch event. Beyond prize money, winning founders get:
- Direct entry to the WISE Tech India Pitchathon 2026 Grand Finale in Mumbai in November 2026.
- Fast-tracked evaluation for the WISE Tech Accelerator.
- National media, investor, and innovation ecosystem visibility.
Selected startups pitch before a panel of investors, mentors, and ecosystem experts at the one-day event on June 10, 2026, and winners are declared that day.
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.
