Pitch Carnival 2026 concluded as a high-impact startup convergence, bringing together visionary founders, strategic investors, academicians, and innovators from Bihar, Hyderabad, and across Maharashtra. The event strengthened the bridge between capital, mentorship, and scalable innovation.
Esteemed Investors & Chief Guest
We were honored to host six distinguished investors and ecosystem leaders:
1.Nikhil Gupta – AIF Fund Manager (Chief Guest)
2.Dr Arsalan – Healthcare Entrepreneur & Investor
3.Juned Patel – Principal of Institution and Angel Investor
4.Javed Hasan Khan – Business Leader & Investor
5.Sabil Nagothane – Entrepreneur & Mentor
6.Mr Aziz – Social Entrepreneur and Angel Investor
Their presence ensured strong evaluation, strategic feedback, and funding commitments.
*22+ Startups Pitched
Over 22 promising startups pitched across EdTech, AI, Healthcare, Security Tech, Retail, and SaaS sectors.
Funding & Key Outcomes
AiSkool secured ₹3,00,000 funding from Mr. Aziz
NexNova received ₹1,00,000 from Dr. Arsalan along with additional soft commitments
Al Aqsa Store secured ₹25,000 from Javed Hasan Khan
iPedia gained two confirmed clients and soft commitments
CensorX, InfiSpark, and several others received investor interest and soft commitments
Product Launches– Engineering & Pharmacy Innovation
Pitch Carnival was also a launch platform for market-ready innovations.
Engineering Startups and Product launching
1.OpSec – Open PLC with Highend Security
2.HackoSquad – Unique Cyber Security Training Platform
3.SentaCore – Best Security Solution for SMEs
These startups demonstrated cutting-edge applications in cybersecurity, AI systems, and advanced engineering solutions.
Pharmacy Department Product Launches
Research-driven herbal formulations were unveiled:
1.Growgenics – Health Powder
2.Herbal Toothpaste – Natural oral care formulation
3.Natural Hair Oil – Traditional scalp nourishment blend
4.PCOD Capsule – Herbal-based women’s health support formulation
5.Herbural – A proprietary herbal innovation developed through academic research
These launches highlighted the integration of traditional wisdom with modern pharmaceutical research.
International Milestone – Stanford Seed Shortlisting
A proud moment for the ecosystem — a few startups have been shortlisted for the prestigious Stanford Seed Program under Stanford Graduate School of Business.
This shortlisting marks:
Global validation of startup potential
Recognition of scalable business models
International mentorship and growth opportunity
Participants joined from:
Bihar
Hyderabad
Across Maharashtra
The event reflected a growing national and international footprint.
