Bharat Pitchathon | Headstart

Overview of Bharat Pitchathon 2022

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 ?

For Startups

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

For Investors

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

UNEARTHING STARTUPS FROM BHARAT

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

Bharath Pitchathon 2.0 Roadmap

State level startup registrations

Applications will be accepted at a state-level, spanning 20+ states, with 2000+ startups applying for the program.

Offline state pitch event

The state level pitch event will involve the participation of 8- 10 finalists selected from each state.

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.

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.

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.