This hackathons is only open to students. Double check the event page for more information as this may mean only those from a particular university/country are eligible.
Event Type
in person
48
Participants
₹20,000
Prize Pool
4
Est. Projects
Organizers
Alex Johnson
alex@example.org
Jamie Rivera
jamie@example.org
Sam Chen
sam@example.org
Quality Score
Quality Score
72/100
High confidence
Organiser16/20
Event Maturity14/20
Sponsors18/25
Participants12/20
In Association with StartupTN – Startup Ecosystem Partner
Where the next generation of startup founders pitch ideas that can change industries.
ITECH Pitchfest 2026 is a high-energy startup pitching competition designed to empower student innovators and aspiring entrepreneurs. In partnership with StartupTN, this event connects young founders with the Tamil Nadu startup ecosystem, mentors, and industry experts.
With a Cash Prize Pool of ₹20,000, participants get the opportunity to validate their ideas, gain expert feedback, and compete at a professional startup platform.
Event Details:
Date: February 21
Time: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Prize Pool: ₹20,000
Ecosystem Partner: StartupTN
Pitch Requirements:
Problem Statement
Innovative Solution
Target Users / Market
Value Proposition
Format:
5-minute pitch per team
Followed by Q&A with judges/mentors
Slides, demos, or prototypes encouraged
Guidelines:
Original ideas only (Plagiarism leads to disqualification)
Report 10 minutes before your slot
Inform organizers about last-minute changes
Judges’ decision is final
Organizers reserve the right to modify rules
Why Participate?
Connect with StartupTN ecosystem
Get expert mentorship feedback
Compete for ₹20,000 prize pool
Build credibility for your startup journey