If you have a great innovative idea or product and are looking for funding, then Amrita TBI PitchFest is the perfect platform to showcase your startup ideas/products. Pitchfest is a unique initiative by Amrita TBI to find the most promising startups in India.
Total seed investment outlay upto USD 200,000.
Participants are requested to complete a simple online form that explains the problem they are trying to solve, the uniqueness of their solution, value proposition, competitive advantage etc. Additional materials to support the case are welcome
Amrita TBI PitchFest event will be held over two days at the
campus of Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham. On Day-1, the top 30 selected startups will go through a half-day
mentorship program followed by selection of the top startups. On Day-2, the top startups will pitch in
front of an elite panel of investors and C-level executives:
The format of Amrita TBI PitchFest will comprise of two parts for a total of 20 minutes:
1. A 10 minute time slot for pitching your idea.
2. A 10 minute time slot for questions by the panel.
Top three contenders will be announced and will qualify for a total seed investment of USD 200,000 by Amrita TBI.
Amrita TBI will complete the required due-diligence on the finalists and provide seed investments
for qualified startups. Amrita TBI will provide infrastructure and incubation services at low cost
across three cities- Bengaluru, Coimbatore and Kollam.
All non-finalists have the opportunity to avail incubation facility at any of Amrita TBI locations.
If you are not interested in funding for your Startup and only need space then please click here
We have provided answers to the most frequently asked questions here. If you have further queries please feel free to contact us
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Amrita TBI PitchFest is one of the most popular startup events in India. A platform to pitch startup ideas and qualify for funding & co-working space.The sixth edition of the startup event is partnered with Govt. of India, Indian Angel Network, VenturEast,TiE Bengaluru, Amazon Web Services, Google Cloud, YourStory, Ihe IET India etc. to find the most promising startups in India.
Amrita TBI is a non-profit startup incubator supported by Govt. of India and Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham that funds, mentors and nurtures ideas, startups and entrepreneurs
In 2017, Amrita TBI won the National Award for the Best Startup Incubator in India. The award was conferred by the President of India
Amrita TBI is one of the select 6 incubators that will be made world class under AIM, NITI Aayog, Govt. of India.
Amrita TBI has incubated 189 startups and mentored 500+ startup ideas. Startups have raised over Rs. 45 Crore in investments and filed 66+ patents.
Amrita TBI is a mentor driven start-up incubator which acts as a launch pad for startups to make the big leap from an idea to commercial viability. Amrita TBI supports early-stage technology firms by providing startup funding, networking opportunities, co-working space and technical and business expertise.
Amrita TBI startups receive multiple benefits including GST tax exemption for up to Rs. 50 Lakhs in revenue per year over 3 years. Mentorship from world class mentors across India, Silicon Valley and Singapore. Access to VC and angel investor networks are also provided. Partnered best-in-class services can be availed in areas such as accounting, legal, IP etc. Click here for complete list of benefits.
The PitchFest contest provides you a perfect platform to bring your idea to life. You get the opportunity to meet venture capitalists, CEOs and top level C-level executives from around the world who can provide instant feedback to your ideas and business plans. You also have the opportunity to later network with these executives for further guidance. Further the selected winners qualify to win seed investments in the range of INR 1 Lakh to 50 Lakhs. Startups that receive the seed investment will receive mentorship which is a critical factor for their success. Also provided are infrastructure and incubation services at very low cost, important factors to reduce initial startup expenses.
Amrita TBI PitchFest startup event will be held in Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham in the month of February 2020.
Amrita TBI will complete the required due-diligence on the three finalists and provide seed investments between INR 1 Lakh and 50 Lakhs for qualified startups. Total funding outlay for all three startups will be Rs. 140 Lakhs( approx USD $200,000). Funding for the startups is provided in the format of loan and/or equity.
All incubated startups will be provided mentorship and guidance from world class mentors (from India, Silicon Valley & Singapore) throughout their incubation period at Amrita TBI.
We have put together a great panel of top professionals and experts.
CEO, NITI Aayog
Discover Dollar Consulting
StudyOwl Education
Acceleron Labs
MiQasa
Preksh Innovations
Meladath Auto Components
Founder- Agilean
