An amalgamation of revolutionary startup pitches, sound ecosystem networking, and startup acceleration all in one program
1K+
Startup Applications
250+
Startup Pitches
20+
Cities Covered
30+
Investment Partners
40+
Incubator Partners
What's in it for you ?

Discover growth and funding opportunities through investors, corporate, and market connects

Access to BHARAT' s untapped regions and connects to the next generation of unicorns

Benefits for participating startups
Validations
Gives startups a valuable opportunity to examine their idea, product, or invention more closely to position it for success.
Connections
An opportunity to network with other stakeholders, establish connections with investors and mentors
Visibility
High-impact visibility for any product, idea, or innovation among prominent industry leaders, investors, potential business partners & customers
Mentorship
Mentoring from successful entrepreneurs, domain experts, and other industry leaders across business and technology
Investment
Opportunity to connect and pitch to top VC's from across the country
Benefits for investment partners
Discover
Discover hidden startup gems and ground-breaking innovation across the country
Deal Flow
Introduction to nurtured, groomed, and mentored startups, that are ready to raise funds and scale
Connections
A forum for venture capitalists, angel investors, incubators, state government cells from across the country to come together and network
Visibility
Co-hosting opportunities at the state-level pitch events
A-List
A representation among the nation's top funds partnering for the event
01
State level startup registrations
Applications will be accepted at a state-level, spanning 20+ states, with 2000+ startups applying for the program.
02
Offline state pitch event
The state level pitch event will involve the participation of 8- 10 finalists selected from each state.
03
Launch of BP 2.0 Cohort of top startups from Bharat Pitchathon 2.0
Top 2-3 startups from each edition undergo rigorous bootcamp. Successful completion of bootcamp is a prerequisite for advancement. Bootcamp session spans 8 days, from 8th to 15th September.
04
Embrace Glory and Elevate Visibility
Top BP 2.0 startups unveiled at HSX 2023 - Headstart's Annual Startup Summit with 40+ Investors. 15 chosen startups pitch to 30+ Investors at Bharat Pitchathon finale in HSX'23 after September's exhilarating bootcamp.
05
Accelerate Ascent
Thrilling six-month growth program to accelerate : GTM and Investments focused for Bharat Pitchathon 2.0 Cohort! Program spans from October to March, empowering startups to scale and thrive.
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Media Partners


Communication Partner

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Gujarat Investment Partner

Bharath Pitchathon will be hosted offline in 20+ states
Andhra Pradesh
Assam
Bihar
Chandigarh
Chhattisgarh
Delhi NCR
Gujarat
Goa
Himachal Pradesh
Karnataka
Kerala
Madhya Pradesh
Maharashtra
Odisha
Rajasthan
Tamil Nadu
Telangana
Uttar Pradesh (except NCR)
Uttarakhand
West Bengal
and Virtual Online Edition
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions