Bengaluru: The highly anticipated Bharat Pitchathon 4.0, one of India’s most impactful startup acceleration platforms, is officially underway.
Set to host offline pitch events in over 30 Indian cities, the program brings together promising early-stage startups, investors, mentors, and ecosystem enablers to accelerate innovation from Tier 1 to Tier 3 cities.
Bharat Pitchathon will feature dedicated pitch days across key cities such as Mumbai, Pune, Hyderabad, Delhi NCR, Chennai, Lucknow, and Ahmedabad, with the highlight event – a national demo day and showcase of top emerging startups – scheduled for September at Slush’d in Bengaluru.
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Empowering the Next Generation of Indian Startups
The Pitchathon, spread across August and September 2025, invites startups that are operational for at least five months and registered as a Private Limited or LLP.
With over 2,000 expected applications, 8–10 state-level finalists will be selected from each region to participate in an intensive bootcamp, culminating in a growth-focused acceleration program running through February 2026.
Bharat Pitchathon: Expanding Legacy (2022–2024)
- 3,500+ Startup Applications
- ₹150+ crore in Funds Raised
- 650+ Startup Pitches Delivered
- 920+ Investor-Startup Connects
- 115+ Startups Generating Revenue
- 430+ New Jobs Created
- 55+ Startups Funded
These metrics reflect Bharat Pitchathon’s commitment to fostering regional innovation, especially from underrepresented startup communities.
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What’s in it for Startups and Investors?
For Startups:
- Investor connects with leading VCs and angel networks
- Mentorship from seasoned entrepreneurs and domain experts
- High-impact product and brand visibility
- Access to Bharat’s largest regional pitch platform
- Entry into a 6-month equity-free growth accelerator
For Investors:
- Curated access to high-potential, investment-ready startups from emerging regions
- Deal flows from pre-screened and mentored companies
- Networking with incubators, ecosystem partners, and government stakeholders
- Branding and co-hosting opportunities in high-visibility pitch events
Roadmap to Bharat Pitchathon 4.0 Demo Day
- Statewide Startup Registrations (Aug 2025)
- Offline Pitch Events across 30+ cities
- BP 4.0 Bootcamp – Preparation for National Demo
- Slush’d Bengaluru Demo Day – Showcase of Top 12 Startups
- 6-Month Accelerator Program (Sep 2025–Feb 2026)