BuildAI Tech PitchSprint 2026 at Ahmedabad

📍Venue

IIT Gandhinagar Research Park

📅 Event Dates  

31 July – 01 August 2026

🌐 Website

itelfoundation.in

About the Event

BuildAI Tech PitchSprint is a two-day hackathon and pitch event organized by the ITEL Foundation and IndiaAI Mission in partnership with IIT Gandhinagar, with support from the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY). The program aims to identify, incubate, and nurture India’s most innovative AI startups.

Who Can Apply?

• AI Startups (0–3 years old)
• Building AI solutions in:
  • Manufacturing
  • Robotics
  • MSME
  • Agriculture
  • BFSI
  • Healthcare

• Note: Student startups are not eligible.

Why Attend?

1. Showcase your AI startup to industry experts and investors.
2. Win incubation opportunities and attractive cash prizes.
3. Connect with mentors, innovators, and startup ecosystem leaders.
4.  Accelerate your startup with expert guidance and networking.
5. Gain national recognition for your AI innovation.
6. Eligible shortlisted startups receive travel reimbursement (up to ₹10,000).

How to Register?

1. Visit: form.startuptn.in/BTPS
2. Complete the online application.
3. Submit your startup and AI solution details.
4. Wait for the shortlisting announcement.
5. Shortlisted startups will be invited to participate at IIT Gandhinagar.

Benefits

• Opportunity to win cash prizes
•  Incubation support from ITEL Foundation & IndiaAI Mission
•  Mentorship from industry experts
• Networking with investors and ecosystem partners
• Pitch your AI solution before an expert jury
• Travel reimbursement (up to ₹10,000 per shortlisted startup)