SPJIMR strengthens India’s start-up ecosystem through the WISE Tech India Pitchathon
Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan’s S.P. Jain Institute of Management & Research (SPJIMR) successfully concluded the WISE Tech India Pitchathon 2025, powered by the Sunil Bhatia Start-up Hub. The year-long programme culminated in a high-energy Grand Finale held on November 14 at SPJIMR’s Mumbai campus, bringing together innovators, investors, incubator heads, and corporate leaders to celebrate and strengthen India’s start-up ecosystem. The Pitchathon drew over 700 start-up applications from across 16 editions and 12 cities— including Ambala, Bengaluru, Delhi, Hubbali, Mumbai, Raipur, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Odisha, Tamil Nadu, and the Northeast. From these, 35 exceptional start-ups progressed to the national round in Mumbai, culminating in a Finale where the top innovators showcased purpose-driven, high-impact solutions. The event opened with an inspiring keynote by Sunil Bhatia, SPJIMR alumnus and former CEO of Infogain, who reminded founders of the mindset required to build ventures tha...