Wednesday, December 16, 2026
JIO World Convention Centre, Mumbai, Maharashtra
Pitch Point – RAISE’26
1000+ Founders · 50 Lakh Prize Pool · 5 Finalists
Designed for high-impact startups, Pitch Point gives emerging AI founders a powerful stage to showcase ground-breaking solutions. Pitch your technology directly to BFSI decision-makers and redefine lending, risk, compliance, and CX.
Build with the Best: Secure a Proof of Concept with L&T Finance or L&T Group Company
Fuel Your Vision: Equity Funding opportunity from L&T Innovation Fund
Rewarding Excellence: Winners to get Rs. 25 lakhs - Prize Money*
Beyond visibility. Into the spotlight: Showcase your AI innovation to India's top industry leaders.
How to Participate
Eligible startups can apply online by submitting the registration form along with their pitch deck and product demo link. Shortlisted applicants will be invited for a virtual interaction round, and five finalists will then be selected to present live at RAISE’26.
Eligibility Criteria
Be an early-stage startup with 1–5 years of business operations.
Be an incorporated company.
Have a working, PoC-ready MVP.
Offer an ancillary, middleware, AI or related technology solution for BFSI or non-BFSI use cases.
Be India-focused and looking to sell in India.
Have raised less than ₹250 crore in total funding.
Address at least one of the eligible domain areas listed below.
Dates to Remember
Last date to submit application: October 31, 2026
Application Screening: November 1 - November 15, 2026
Interaction with Founders: November 16 - November 30, 2026
Announcement of Final Shortlist: December 1, 2026
Pitch date: December 16, 2026, | JIO World Convention Centre, Mumbai
This event is designed to discover, mentor, and invest in startups that are poised to redefine their industries. If your domain aligns with our focus areas, this is your chance to accelerate your growth and amplify your impact.
Apply now and take your startup to the next level.
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