Opportunity brief
Pitch-Verse 2.0 | Startup Pitch Competition:
Pitch-Verse 2.0 is a student startup pitch competition designed to provide aspiring entrepreneurs with a platform to present innovative business ideas, demonstrate problem-solving ability, and showcase the potential to build scalable ventures.
Participants will pitch their startup ideas before a judging panel using a PowerPoint presentation.
Official Participant Communication
All registered team members must join the official Pitch-Verse 2.0 WhatsApp group after completing their registration.
Important updates regarding reporting time, venue, pitch deck submission, schedules and event announcements will be shared through the group.
Join the Official Pitch-Verse 2.0 WhatsApp Group
Event Details:
- Date: 15th October 2026
- Venue: Maharaja Agrasen Institute of Technology, New Delhi
- Time: 9 am to 3 pm
- Format: Single Round
- Team Size: 2–3 Members
- Expected Participation: Approximately 20 Teams
- Pitch Duration: 5–7 Minutes per Team
- Prize Pool: ₹5,000
The competition will be conducted in a single round, with teams evaluated on their idea, presentation, business potential, feasibility, scalability and overall pitch.
Themes:
Participants may develop their startup idea around any of the following categories:
- Beverages
- Fashion & Apparel
- Entertainment
- Sustainability & Science
- E-Commerce
Suggested Pitch Deck Structure:
- Problem Statement
- Solution
- Target Audience
- Product or Service
- Unique Value Proposition
- Business Model
- Market Opportunity
- Competition
- Go-to-Market Strategy
- Future Vision
Evaluation Criteria:
Teams will be evaluated on:
- Innovation and originality
- Relevance and clarity of the problem
- Strength and practicality of the proposed solution
- Market potential and target audience
- Business and revenue model
- Competitive differentiation
- Feasibility and scalability
- Quality and clarity of presentation
- Team understanding and ability to answer questions
Competition Flow:
- Team registration and verification
- Pitch deck setup
- Opening of the competition
- Team-wise startup pitches
- Questions and answers with the judging panel
- Evaluation and consolidation of scores
- Final result declaration
Participant Guidelines:
- Each team must consist of 2–3 students.
- Each team will receive approximately 5–7 minutes to present.
- The pitch must be presented using a PowerPoint presentation.
- Teams should keep the pitch clear, structured and focused on the startup idea.
- Participants should be prepared to answer questions from the judging panel.
- The idea presented should belong to the participating team and comply with the competition guidelines.
Prize Distribution:
- 1st Prize: ₹2,500
- 2nd Prize: ₹1,500
- 3rd Prize: ₹1,000
Total Prize Pool: ₹5,000
Registration Deadline:
15th October 2026
Important Note: Accommodation will not be provided by the organizers. Participants are required to make their own stay arrangements, if needed.