Introduction
TechNova Deep Tech PitchFest 1.0 is a visionary investment platform designed to bridge the funding gap in India’s deep tech
ecosystem. It empowers high-potential startups through a curated pitch series, from scouting to international exposure, catalyzing
their journey from innovation to commercialization.
Vision Statement: Empowering deep tech entrepreneurs from research to global commercialization through strategic investments, mentorship, and global market access.
Expected Impact & Outcomes
• Investment in 10–20 scalable deep tech startups.
• Creation of a structured, pan-India scouting and due diligence process.
• Onboarding domestic and global investors (AIFs, HNIs, corporates).
• Enablement of IPO-readiness for select ventures.
• Launch of an Indo-Gulf Startup Bridge via the Dubai finale.
• Strengthening India’s positioning in global deep tech innovation
Key Differentiators from Similar Events
• Pan-India, multi-phase approach: Events in Delhi, IITs (Delhi, Guwahati, Bombay),
concluding internationally in Dubai.
• End-to-end journey support: From identification to equity-based funding,
commercialization, and IPO.
• Global investor integration: Focused effort to onboard global VCs, IPO advisors, and
accelerators.
• Launch of proprietary Fund & Accelerator: Supporting scaling with structured
follow-on capital and mentorship.
• Focus on deep tech only: Unlike generic pitchfests, TechNova is laser-focused on
transformative technologies (AI, Quantum, Drones, Blockchain, etc.)
Target Audience Analysis
Startups
• Early to growth-stage deep tech
startups (AI, Quantum, Robotics, etc.)
• With scalable, globally relevant tech
solutions.
• Seeking funding, mentorship, and
market access.
Investors
• AIFs, HNIs, angel investors, corporate
VCs.
• Looking for curated, high-growth deep
tech ventures.
• Interested in early equity and IPO
opportunities.
Ecosystem Enablers
• Incubators, accelerators, academic
institutions (e.g., IITs).
• Govt. agencies and corporate
innovation arms.
• Tech buyers, industry mentors.
Event calender
1. May 2025 : Launch Event- “Technova Curtain Raiser”
Venue: Kaushal Bhawan, Delhi
Venue: Kaushal Bhawan, Delhi
Agenda
❖ Official curtain raiser of the “Technova- Deep Tech
Investment Pitchfest 1.0”.
❖ Unveiling of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and eligibility criteria.
❖ Introduction of process of shortlisting the potential
❖ Panel discussions on key themes: Fundraising, Go-to
Market Strategy, Future Scope of AI & Robotics, etc.
startups.
Outcomes
❖ Extensive media coverage.
❖ Announcement across various startup portals and
platforms.
❖ Clear communication of guidelines and participation
prerequisites.
❖ Strong interest and buzz across investor, and startup
communities.
2. June 2025 : “Technova PitchFest 1.0 - E1”
Venue: IIT Delhi
Venue: IIT Delhi
Agenda
❖ Pitch sessions of eligible and first round selected
startups from North India.
❖ Pitch deck Presentation to Selection Committee.
❖ Shortlisting of 3-5 startups for the final pitch round in
Dubai.
❖ Panel interactions.
Outcomes
❖ Major media attention.
❖ Live broadcast on Startup Stairs’ YouTube and media
partners channels.
❖ Strong positioning of Fund (name to be decided).
❖ Deep-tech Govt. and business buyers to be onboarded.
3. July 2025 : “Technova PitchFest 1.0 - E2”
Venue: IIT Guwahat
Venue: IIT Guwahat
❖ Pitch session of eligible and first round selected startups from Northeast and Eastern India.
❖ Rest Agenda and outcomes are the same as before.
4. August 2025 : “Technova PitchFest 1.0 - E3”
Venue: IIT Bombay
Venue: IIT Bombay
❖ Pitch session of eligible and first round selected startups from Maharashtra and Western India.
❖ Rest Agenda and outcomes are the same as before.
5. September 2025 : “Concluding Ceremony Technova Deeptech Investment PitchFest 2025”
Venue: Dubai
Venue: Dubai
Agenda
❖ Grand international showcase of selected startups.
❖ Cheques/share script note distribution to the final
selected startups.
❖ Roundtable with global HNIs, VCs, accelerators, and ecosystem enablers.
❖ Launch of a new Fund, its first overseas office and
Launch of Fund Accelerator program.
Outcomes
❖ Onboarding and collaborations with people from International IPO sectors, markets, etc.
❖ Establishing global investor relations.
❖ Creation of an Indo-Gulf Startup Bridge through Dubai office.
❖ Launch of new global programs for scaling deep tech ventures.
Our Strength
Deep Sihag Sisai
Head-Investor Relations Committee
Rajiv Gulati
Head- Academia Partnership Committee
Preet Sandhuu
Head- Startup Investment Committee
Jagriti Motwani
Head- Media Partnership Committee
Rakesh Ranjan
Head-Startup Scouting Committee
Outreach Partnership
