How to Apply for BuildAI Tech PitchSprint 2026
BuildAI Tech PitchSprint 2026 accepts applications online through the official portal before the Closed (5 Jul 2026) deadline. Follow the steps below — and always confirm the latest details on the official source before you apply.
How to apply
Applications are submitted on the official portal. Confirm the current deadline and document checklist there before you start.
Selection process
The selection process is multi-staged and rigorous. It begins with an initial screening of online applications and pitch decks by an expert panel, evaluating innovation, technical feasibility, market viability, and team strength.
Shortlisted startups are invited to the mandatory in-person AI Hackathon at IIT Gandhinagar — a 10-hour intensive session to assess problem-solving skills, technical prowess, and execution under pressure.
Following the hackathon, the top 20 teams advance to the PitchSprint, where they present their solutions before a grand jury. The jury evaluates pitches based on innovation, impact, scalability, and presentation quality.
Winners are announced and receive cash prizes along with incubation offers. The final incubation selection is made by the ITEL–IndiaAI Steering Committee and an expert panel, considering performance during the hackathon and pitch sprint, potential, and alignment with program objectives.