IIT Delhi’s IHFC Launches ‘Pitch Perfect 2.0’ to Power Next-Gen Deep Tech Startups

India’s deep tech story is entering a new chapter — one that’s more ambitious, collaborative, and globally aligned. And leading this push from the heart of the country’s innovation ecosystem is IIT Delhi’s Technology Innovation Hub – IHFC (I-Hub Foundation for Cobotics).

Taking forward its mission to empower India’s most promising deep tech entrepreneurs, IHFC has rolled out the second edition of its flagship initiative, ‘Pitch Perfect 2.0’ — a platform designed to identify, nurture, and accelerate early-stage technology startups with bold, transformative ideas.

If the first edition was a spark, the second aims to be a firestorm — fueling India’s deep tech potential across robotics, AI, automation, and Industry 4.0.

A National-Scale Launchpad for Deep Tech Founders

‘Pitch Perfect 2.0’ isn’t just another startup contest. It’s a carefully built ecosystem initiative designed to bridge the gap between cutting-edge innovation and real-world capital. This time, the program is expanding its reach to three major Indian innovation hubs — Bengaluru, Mumbai, and Delhi — with on-ground events set to unfold at:

• IIT Alumni Centre, Bengaluru – November 10, 2025

• IIM Mumbai – November 12, 2025

• R&I Park, IIT Delhi – November 17, 2025

Each stop will act as a high-energy convergence point where founders meet investors, innovation meets opportunity, and research transforms into business-ready ventures.

Startups participating in Pitch Perfect 2.0 will get access to:

• Incubation support up to ₹1 crore

• Acceleration funding up to ₹5 crore

• Direct pitching opportunities to top VCs, angel investors, and corporate funds

• Mentorship from seasoned industry leaders and IIT alumni entrepreneurs

• Structured investor matchmaking and curated deal flow

• Sector-focused panel discussions with thought leaders shaping India’s deep tech discourse

• And perhaps most importantly, a network of peers and enablers driving India’s next innovation wave.

The second edition of Pitch Perfect is being launched in collaboration with a powerful mix of ecosystem enablers — Easy Knowledge, Seafund, Fluid Ventures, and Google for Startups. Together, these partners bring a unique blend of experience and access, opening doors for founders to engage with the who’s who of the investment world.

The initiative doesn’t just aim to find startups; it aims to build bridges between innovators and investors — a gap that has often held back deep tech ventures that require long gestation periods and specialized funding support.

“It’s Not Just an Event, It’s a Movement”

Speaking about the vision behind Pitch Perfect 2.0, Ashutosh Dutt Sharma, CEO of IHFC, said, “Pitch Perfect 2.0 is more than an event—it’s a movement empowering entrepreneurs to turn bold, disruptive, deep tech ideas into impactful businesses. With the combined strength of IHFC and its partners, this initiative is setting new standards in nurturing India’s next wave of unicorns. Join the movement. Dream. Pitch. Grow. Let your startup story begin here.”

Sharma’s words capture the essence of what IHFC is building — a transformational platform where India’s next generation of deep tech startups can find both inspiration and support.

Building the Future, One Startup at a Time

Over the past few years, IHFC — under IIT Delhi — has emerged as one of India’s most active deep tech incubators, nurturing startups across cobotics, AI, robotics, smart automation, and industrial innovation. Its mission has always been clear: to turn research into scalable impact and help founders navigate the journey from lab to market.

With Pitch Perfect 2.0, IHFC is doubling down on that mission — creating a structured pathway for innovators to connect with mentors, investors, and partners who can accelerate their growth trajectory.

For India’s growing tribe of deep tech entrepreneurs, this initiative could be the inflection point — a platform that transforms big ideas into businesses that matter, both for the economy and for the world.

As India eyes global leadership in innovation-led growth, initiatives like Pitch Perfect 2.0 are more than just startup programs — they’re signals of confidence in the country’s ability to innovate, invest, and impact at scale.