The Investment Pitch at Earth Summit 2025–26 is designed for early-stage startups looking to raise investments and gain strategic exposure. It offers a platform for startups to showcase their innovations to venture capitalists, angel investors, and development finance institutions. The initiative aims to connect promising startups with investors focused on rural and emerging sectors.
Application Submission Deadline: November 15, 2025
Investment Pitch – Hyderabad Edition: November 20, 2025
Investment Pitch – Gandhinagar Edition: December 05, 2025
SECTORS
Invited to apply and showcase their solutions at the Investment Pitch
Startups operating across the AgriTech
ClimateTech
Clean & Renewable Energy
Rural FinTech
Rural InsurTech
Supply Chain & Agri-Logistics
Agri-Commerce
Waste Management
ELIGIBILITY
1
Indian startups established on or after 1 April 2018 in any of the above sectors.
2
Startups seeking Pre-Series A/ Series A funding.
3
Must have a demonstrable product–market fit.
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU
Opportunity to pitch before leading venture capitalists, angel investors, and development finance institutions.
Visibility among policymakers, industry leaders, and ecosystem enablers.
FORMAT
3-minute pitch followed by 2 minutes of Q&A.
Selected startups will pitch live during the regional summits in Hyderabad and Gandhinagar.
Terms & Conditions
All shortlisted startups will be required to travel to Hyderabad or Ahmedabad for the pitches at their own expense.
The jury’s decision will be final and binding for shortlisting and selection.
These pitches do not guarantee investment; they provide an opportunity for exposure and feedback from investors.
