IDEABAAZ COHORT 2026

PITCH WHERE CAPITAL, MEDIA & OPPORTUNITY MEET.

Aug 28, 2026  ·  Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi

Demo Day Live Stage
Live Demo Day • 150+ Investors
APPLICATIONS OPEN

50 STARTUPS.
6 WEEKS.
1 DEMO DAY.

Top startups pitch live at Bharat Mandapam in front of 150+ Indian & global investors. Any stage. Any sector. Any city in India.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

50 Startup Cohort

Rigorously selected by expert panel

Top 10 Live Pitches

Pitch live on Demo Day – Aug 28

150+ Investors

VCs, Angels, Family Offices, Syndicates

OTT + YouTube Live

National & global visibility

6-Week Mentorship

Weekly live sessions + 1:1 coaching

Deals Signed Live

Commitments announced on the day

HOW IT WORKS – STEP BY STEP

STEP 01

May

Apply Online

Applications open at ideabaaz.co.in. Any stage, any sector, any city. Free to apply.

STEP 02

Late June

Panel Review

50 startups selected on idea strength, team, market size, and execution potential.

STEP 03

Jul - Aug

6-Week Cohort

Weekly live mentor sessions, 1:1 coaching, pitch deck & financial model building. Top 10 selected at Week 6.

STEP 04

Aug 28

Demo Day 🔥

Top 10 pitch live. Investors in room. Deals signed. Streamed globally on OTT + YouTube.

WHAT THE 6-WEEK COHORT COVERS

Investment Pitch Preparation

Get expert guidance to create compelling, investor-ready business and funding pitch decks.

Financial Modelling Workshops

Learn to build financial models, projections, and valuation plans for investor presentations.

One-on-One Investor Sessions

Exclusive, personalized meetings with venture capitalists and investors for valuable feedback.

Legal & Fundraising Guidance

Understand legal processes, documentation, and funding structures through expert legal firm sessions.

Featured

Storytelling Guidance

Learn how to craft and deliver a compelling narrative that connects your vision to what investors actually want to fund.

Top 10 Demo Day ₹25 Lakhs Investment Guarantee — Ideabaaz Startup Fest 2026
Ideabaaz Investment Guarantee

Top 10 Startups on Demo Day get guaranteed investment of ₹25 Lakhs from Ideabaaz.

Pitch live on stage. Impress investors.
Get selected among the top 10 and we invest ₹25 Lakhs in your startup.

50+Startups Selected
Top 10Pitch Live On Stage
₹25 LakhsInvestment From Ideabaaz

Our commitment. Your growth.

GRAND FINALE — DEMO DAY 2026

Grand Finale — Demo Day 2026

The Top 10 startups pitch live for 10 minutes each in front of 150+ Indian and global investors — VCs, Family Offices, Angel Investors, and Syndicates. Investment commitments are announced and deals signed on the day. Streamed live on OTT and YouTube for national and global reach.

10 Min PitchQ&A with InvestorsNetworking SessionDeals Signed LiveOTT + YouTube Stream

DATE & VENUE

Aug 28

Bharat Mandapam
New Delhi

50 SPOTS · FREE TO APPLY

Applications Are Open

Any stage · Any sector · Any city in India

Spots fill fast — apply early