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Read MoreSTARTUP WORLD CUP – PUNE REGIONAL 2026
From Pune to Silicon Valley
Screening Round
Date:
Saturday, 19ᵗʰ September 2026
Time: 09:00 AM
Venue:
I2IT Engineering College, Pune
Screening Round
Date:
Saturday, 19ᵗʰ September 2026
Time: 09:00 AM
Venue:
I2IT Engineering College, Pune
Final Round
Date:
Tuesday, 29ᵗʰ September 2026
Time: 09:00 AM
Venue:
Sheraton Grand Pune Bund Garden Hotel
Winner
Gyrodrive Machineries Private Limited – Wins the Startup World Cup – Pune Regional 2026
Hosted by BE Hub – Bharat Entrepreneur Hub | In Partnership with Pegasus Tech Ventures | Startup World Cup
Hosted by BE Hub | In Partnership with Pegasus Tech Ventures | Startup World Cup
Pune is getting it’s regional stage for the Startup World Cup, bringing together promising startups, investors, corporate leaders, and the wider innovation ecosystem.
The Pune Regional will provide selected startups an opportunity to pitch before an experienced panel of investors, corporate leaders, and ecosystem experts, with the regional winner advancing to the next stage of the global Startup World Cup.
Application Timeline
Important dates for the Startup World Cup Pune Regional 2026
Applications Open
28 August 2026
01
Applications Close
18 September 2026
02
Startup Screening & Evaluation
16–21 September 2026
03
Top 15 Finalists Announced
22 September 2026
04
Finalist Preparation
23–28 September 2026
05
Pune Regional Final Pitching
29 September 2026
06
Event Details
Date & Time
Tuesday, 29ᵗʰ September 2026 at 09:00 AM
Venue
Sheraton Grand Pune Bund Garden Hotel
Format
Invite-Only
Expected Attendance
100+ Curated Attendees
The Room
Attendees
+
Startups
+
Finalists
Investors
+
Corporate Leaders
+
Plus Judges, Speakers, Startup World Cup representatives, Sponsors, and Selected Ecosystem Guests.
From Pune to San Francisco
The Pune Regional is part of the global Startup World Cup organised by Pegasus Tech Ventures. Selected regional finalists will compete on stage in Pune for the opportunity to represent the region at the Startup World Cup in San Francisco.
San Francisco
- Semi-Finals: 4 November 2026
- Grand Finale: 6 November 2026
The Pune Regional Winner will advance to the San Francisco Semi-Finals.
Travel, visa, accommodation and other participation-related expenses for the San Francisco event will be borne by the winning startup. Startup World Cup / Pegasus Tech Ventures will provide the necessary official invitation/support documentation.
Startup Pitch Competition
Startups from across India will be invited to apply for the Pune Regional. Following the application and selection process, 10–15 startups will be selected as Regional Finalists to pitch live on stage at the Pune Regional.
Pitch Format
- 4-minute startup pitch
- 2-minute judges’ Q&A
The Regional Winner will be selected by the official judging panel and will advance to the next stage of the Startup World Cup.
A Curated Startup & Investor Experience
100+ Participants Including
50+ Startups
Promising founders and innovative companies from across India.
20+ Investors & VCs
VCs, angel investors and investment professionals.
15+ Corporate Leaders
Senior leaders from technology, enterprise, innovation and business ecosystems.
Global Startup Ecosystem
Engagement with the Pegasus Tech Ventures / Startup World Cup global platform.
What to Expect
01
Live Startup Pitches
Watch selected startups compete for the opportunity to represent Pune at the global Startup World Cup.
02
Investor Connect
Meet VCs, angel investors and investment professionals.
03
Corporate Connect
Explore potential partnerships, technology opportunities and business collaborations.
04
Founder Networking
Connect with fellow founders, investors and senior corporate leaders in a curated environment.
05
Global Opportunity
A pathway from Pune to San Francisco through the Startup World Cup.
Regional Ambassador
Mr. Amol Khire
Startup World Cup – Pune Regional Ambassador
Passionate about entrepreneurship and innovation, Amol Khire supports founder engagement and ecosystem building, connecting Pune’s startup community with global opportunities.
Judges & Speakers
Mr. Vinay Peshwa
Serial Entrepreneur | Angel Investor | Startup Advisor
B.Tech, IIT Kanpur
30+ years of professional experience,
including 17 years at Infosys
Investor in 30+ early-stage startups
Mr. Anup Khandelwal
Director, BDO India
Chartered Accountant | Executive MBA – IIT Bombay & Washington University in St. Louis
13+ years of experience in tax technology, digital transformation, and business leadership.
Tax Technology Leader at BDO India and startup mentor with IIT Bombay’s entrepreneurship ecosystem.
Mr. Anirudh Shrotriya
Managing Director, Shro Systems | Technology Leader | AI & Digital Transformation Speaker
31+ years of IT leadership, Technology Entrepreneur, HPE APJ Advisory Board Council Member
Prof. Bharat Oswal
Angel Investor | Chief Happiness Officer @ Botree | Vice Chairman – JITO Incubation & Innovation Foundation | CII Young Indians Pune – YUVA Chair | SEBI Smart Trainer | Chief Marketing Officer @ TheDexCompany | Nokia Man
Mr. Yogesh Thite
Entrepreneur | Board Advisor | Angel Investor | Founder – Meticulous B-Plans, Entie & Y&A 10x Club
15+ years of experience across entrepreneurship, business advisory, investments and startup ecosystem building, Yogesh has worked closely with early-stage and growth-stage startups, SMEs and investors across diverse sectors including healthcare, food & agri, manufacturing, energy and technology.
Technical Screening Committee
Mr. Vaibhav Pansambal
Co-Founder, Prometteur Solutions, CTO, Kodedice
12+ years of digital product & platform engineering experience.
Expertise in scaling technology products
Dr. Ashok Pawar
IIM Ahmedabad Alumnus, Ph.D. Guide, Management Expert
25+ years of experience in management education, research, and institutional leadership.
Mr. Baji Darade
Founder & Director, Gatitaa
16 years of entrepreneurship and business-building experience. Expertise spans technology, branding, digital marketing, creative design, and business growth.
Mr. Kedar Sabne
Founder & CFO Advisor, CAAS Consulting
20+ years of experience across technology, finance, and business development. Advises organisations on strategy, partnerships, investor readiness, and business growth.
Preeti Sakhre
Government Official, Public Speaker, Mentor, Innovator, Social Activist
Extensive experience in public service, leadership, women empowerment, youth development and social transformation.
Panel Theme
From Innovation to Scale: What Does It Take to Build a Global Startup from India?
Mr. Prakash Somaiya
COO at Centelon Solutions and Sibiliti, CHRO & CLO at group level, Head of Investments, and Global Head of Presales at Sibiliti.
Dr. Chandrashekhar Talathi
Chief Executive Officer at MakeItHappen Center for Invention, Innovation and Incubation
Prof. Bharat Oswal
Angel Investor | Chief Happiness Officer @ Botree | Vice Chairman – JITO Incubation & Innovation Foundation | CII Young Indians Pune – YUVA Chair | SEBI Smart Trainer | Chief Marketing Officer @ TheDexCompany | Nokia Man
Mr. Amol Khire
Vice President and Managing Director at Productsup | Globle Head Of OEM, Partners and Verticals Presales | Enterprise Architecture, Industry Solutions
Mr. Deepak Singh
Moderator
Founder & CEO of Saturo Technologies and Founder & Managing Partner of BE Hub, focused on enterprise technology, startup ecosystem building, MSME development, and innovation.
Partners
Ecosystem Partner
Academic & Innovation Partner
Application
Startups from across India will be invited to apply for the Pune Regional.