Opportunity brief
About the competition
The National Startup Pitching Competition is for early-stage startups across India that want to pitch their idea to an investment team and be considered for a ₹10 Lakh funding opportunity.
Pitching is not just about slides. We look at the founders, the problem, the market, and the proof you already have. Every shortlisted team gets to pitch to our team and receives direct feedback.
Who can apply
- Founders or founding teams with a startup idea or an early-stage startup.
- Students and first-time founders from any college or city in India
- Teams of 1 to 7 members. Every co-founder must agree to take part.
- Startups that have not raised any funds till application.
What you need to apply
- A short description of your startup idea and the problem it solves
- Names and roles of all co-founders
- A pitch deck (Mandatory)
- Any early proof you have, such as customer conversations, a prototype, a waitlist, or pilots (optional, but it helps)
Important: please read before applying
Apply only if you and your co-founders are ready to go through a formal due diligence process and sign a due diligence agreement if shortlisted. Terms are shared with shortlisted teams before the process begins.
Selected startups will be considered for funding. Funding is not guaranteed to any team.