Pitch Live to 14+ Investors

Fast-track your funding at the ultimate stage for Tamil Nadu’s startup founders. Present your business to 14+ investors and network with 700+ entrepreneurs — on a day headlined by the Governor of Tamil Nadu, two ministers and the Director of IIT Madras. Selected founders pitch live on stage; two finalists each take home ₹10,000.
The pitch application is free and closes 5 July — all you need to attend and pitch is a conference pass.
Apply to Pitch

The Opportunity

The Tamil Nadu State Conference dedicates a full session to founders: Project Pitch, Start-Up & VC Funding. Apply, register, and present your business directly to the investors in the room — on a day that features the Governor of Tamil Nadu, two ministers and the Director of IIT Madras. Every application is reviewed. Selected founders pitch live on stage, and two finalists each walk away with ₹10,000.

What You'll Walk Away With

A live pitch to 14+ investors in one room
₹10,000 each for the two finalists
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Direct lines to startup funding, VC funding, and MSME risk-funding pathways
Visibility and connections with 700+ entrepreneurs across 25 districts
Your brand on stage at a [flagship HEF] conference

The Format

  • 5 minutes to present
  • Q&A with the panel and investors immediately after
  • Selected founders present live in the pitch session on 11 July

Who Can Apply

Founders of startups and MSME projects, at any stage — idea to scaling, any sector.
For a larger audience across IndiaWhether your company is already incorporated or not yet registered, you’re welcome — just tell us your current status in the form.
The pitch application is free. To attend and pitch, you’ll need a conference pass.
You should be able to join us in person on 11 July.
What You'll Need Ready
  • Your pitch deck (PPT or PDF) — [or a shareable link]
  • Your company logo (image file)
  • Company basics: founding year, registration status, entity type, sector, stage
  • Revenue figures, including the last six months
  • A one-line description of the problem you solve
Takes about 5 minutes.
How It Works
  1. Apply
    Free. Share your details and deck in the form below.
  2. Register
    Book your conference pass so you can attend and pitch.
  3. We review
    The panel reviews every application; participants are confirmed by 5 July.
  4. Pitch on 11 July
    Selected founders are announced and pitch live; two finalists each win ₹10,000.
Every applicant is welcome at the conference — you’ll find out if you’re pitching on the day.

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