Galgotias University presents INVESTO PITCH 17-18 March, 2026

Galgotias University presents “Investo Pitch”, a two-day event on March 17, 2026 & March 18, 2026. This intensive brainstorming & funding session brings together individuals with diverse backgrounds, skills and interests to tackle predefined challenges, pinpoint the best opportunities, and generate the most viable solutions. Participating in young innovators, often driven by a passion for creating impactful solutions, have the potential to significantly contribute to social welfare and economic development. However, achieving success necessitates a platform to showcase their ideas.

Galgotias Investo Pitch is specifically crafted to assist young talents from rural and semi-urban regions of Uttar Pradesh in developing innovative solutions for community-related challenges. Participants will have the opportunity to form teams and utilize creative learning methods to brainstorm and collaborate on potential solutions.

The event aims to support selected innovative ideas by offering them the chance to accelerate their product. Additionally, the Top three ideas will receive cash prizes to help boost their morale.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Students form Schools, Colleges, institutes, and Universities, as well as community members, are welcome to participate in this event.
• The Solutions should address community issues specific to Uttar Pradesh
• Each team may consist of upto 02 Participants.
• Individuals or teams with Innovative Business Ideas can register.
• The idea should have the potential for commercialization.
• Ideally, the idea should present a clear value proposition.

Award Categories:

• Investment upto 10 Lakhs for PROTOTYPE DEVELOPMENT

Benefits:

• 24×7 Functional Support for your startup development
• Access to Government Grants & Investment Opportunities
• Mentorship from Industry Experts
• Opportunity to Pitch in front of Venture Capitalists
• Incubation & Global Acceleration Support for selected startups
• Access to StartInUP Grant for UP-incorporated startups
• Prototype Support up to ₹5 Lakhs
• Go-To-Market (GTM) Support up to ₹7.5 Lakhs

Important Details:

• Last Date to Register: 13th March 2026
• Registration Fee: ₹2000 (for shortlisted team of 2 members)

Register Link:

https://forms.gle/2s6GoaKLzjsUve3v7

This initiative is powered by leading ecosystem enablers including Ministry of MSME (Govt. of India), BHASHINI, and StartInUP – Government of Uttar Pradesh Initiative, making it a powerful platform for startups to scale.

Outreach Partners:

• SetmyCart

• CallerDesk

Ecosystem Partners:

• ACIC GIET University

• Runway Incubator

• Geenovate Foundation

• i-Hub AWaDH, IIT Ropar

Investment Partners:

• Indicorn Angels
• India Accelerator