Think it. Pitch it. Build it.
Powai's student startup competition. Pitch your idea to founders and investors, get mentored, and take the main stage.
- Grades 8 to 12
- Teams of 2 to 4
- ₹500 per Team
- Top 15 reach the Grand Finale
What is
Pitch N' Build?
A dynamic, team-based entrepreneurial event that gives young builders a real-world platform to turn business ideas into pitches. Real student startup pitches, multi-stage elimination rounds, expert judges, industry-leading corporate backers.
Teamwork, leadership and collaboration
Build and pitch as a team of 2 to 4, the way real startups do.
Analytical and problem-solving skills
Turn a messy real-world problem into a clear, defensible business idea.
Executive public speaking
Learn to pitch with confidence in front of judges and a live audience.
Practical financial literacy and go-to-market strategy
Understand your market, your competition and how you will win your first customers.
A professional network built early
Meet founders, mentors and fellow student builders who can open doors.
The Timeline
- Registration opens
- Registration deadline
- Round 1 deadline
- Semi-finalists announced
- Semi-finals
- Bootcamp
- Grand Finale
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Initial Round, Video Qualifier
Submit a 5-minute video pitch covering problem, solution and market.
Outcome: Top 50 teams into Semi Finals.
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Semi-Finals
Live closed-door pitches to preliminary judges (young judges and industry specialists).
Outcome: Top 15 teams advance to Finals.
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Mentorship Bootcamp
Intensive mentor sessions, guest lectures and pitch refinement.
Outcome: Finale Teams get Mentorship Bootcamp.
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Grand Finale
Main stage live pitch and Q&A with guest entrepreneurs.
Outcome: Winners announced, awards distributed.
Who can
participate
Eligibility
Grades 8 to 12
Ages 13 to 18. High schools and junior colleges. Powai focus.
Team size
2 to 4 students
What to bring
An original business idea, product or service
Entry fee
₹500
Per team. Merit-based.