PitchFork: Stages and Timelines
Round 1 Deck Submission
This initial eliminator round will be conducted on the Unstop platform. During this phase, the submitted pitch decks from participating teams will undergo a comprehensive analysis by the organizing team. Based on this evaluation, 30 teams will be shortlisted to advance to the final offline pitching round.
Offline Round
The shortlisted teams will pitch their ideas in front of a panel of venture capitalists, who will be offering funding opportunities exceeding Rs.20 crore. This platform provides an excellent opportunity for teams to present their business concepts and secure financial backing along with valuable expertise. This will be a Offline round! You will see the “Enter” button here, once the round is live.
All that you need to know about PitchFork
Pitchfork is a high-stakes competition where early-stage startups pitch their innovative business ideas to a panel of investors, industry experts, and potential stakeholders. Designed to simulate real-world fundraising scenarios, the competition provides founders with a platform to showcase their vision, business model, and market potential while seeking investments to accelerate growth. Participants must craft compelling pitches, highlighting their unique value propositions, competitive advantages, and financial projections to convince investors of their startup’s viability. Beyond securing funding, Pitchfork offers valuable networking opportunities, mentorship, and feedback, making it a crucial stepping stone for emerging entrepreneurs looking to scale their ventures.
Round 1: Online Submission Round
- This initial eliminator round will be conducted on the Unstop platform. During this phase, the submitted pitch decks from participating teams will undergo a comprehensive analysis by the organizing team.
- Based on this evaluation, 30 teams will be shortlisted to advance to the final offline pitching round.
Round 2: Offline Round
- The shortlisted teams will pitch their ideas in front of a panel of venture capitalists, who will be offering funding opportunities exceeding Rs.20 crore.
- This platform provides an excellent opportunity for teams to present their business concepts and secure financial backing along with valuable expertise.
Important dates & deadlines?
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14 Feb'25, 12:00 AM IST Registration Deadline
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16 Feb'25, 12:00 PM IST Presentations Day 1
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17 Feb'25, 12:00 PM IST Presentations Day 2
Contact the organisers
Send queries to organizersRewards and Prizes?
Prize Pool worth 50K
Winner
First Runner Up
Second Runner Up
About Delhi Technological University (DTU), New Delhi
- Delhi Technological University was established in 1941 to fulfill the needs of Indian industries for trained technical manpower having the right theoretical knowledge and practical experience.
- The college got affiliated to Delhi University in the year 1952.
- The college was set up at historic Kashmere Gate campus but later on, in 1996, the campus was shifted to Bawana Road, adjoining Sector-17, Rohini, Delhi-42 covering the area of 164 acres of land.
- The college's former name Delhi College of Engineering was changed to Delhi Technological University in July 2009.
Values of DTU
- Integrity- We do what we say through trust, transparency, and honesty.
- Compassion- We foster a civilized mindset for consideration, kindness, and benevolence.
- Commitment- We dedicate ourselves completely to all our endeavors.
- Creativity- We nurture innovation imagination and ideation.
- Collaboration- We promote teamwork through togetherness, harmony, and acknowledgment.
- Inclusion- We embrace diversity with respect, acceptance, and affirmation.