Annual Pitch Event

JIC Demo Day

Our annual pitch showcase where incubated startups present their progress, attract investors, and compete for prizes and follow-on support.

What is Demo Day?

Where Startups Meet Capital

JIC Demo Day is our flagship annual event where the most promising startups from our incubation and acceleration programs showcase their work to a curated audience of investors, industry leaders, and ecosystem enablers.

Selected startups get 5–10 minutes to pitch their business, followed by a Q&A session with a panel of judges. The event culminates in awards, funding announcements, and networking opportunities.

Past Demo Days have facilitated over ₹1 Crore in follow-on funding and mentorship commitments for participating startups.

Who Should Apply
1

Startups incubated at JIC or having completed any JIC program

2

Early-stage startups with an MVP or validated concept

3

Founders who want investor exposure and feedback

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Teams ready to present traction, market fit, and future vision

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Startups targeting seed or pre-series A funding

What You Win

Beyond the stage — opportunities, funding, and relationships that last.

Cash Prizes

Win seed funding up to ₹16 Lakhs for your startup.

Investor Access

Direct pitching opportunity to active angel investors and VCs.

Incubation Offer

Top performers get fast-tracked into JIC's incubation program.

Media Coverage

Featured in JIC's press releases and social media channels.

Mentorship

One-on-one sessions with expert mentors post-event.

Event Schedule

A meticulously designed itinerary for maximum impact.

09:00 AM

Registration & Networking

Check-in, meet fellow founders and investors.

10:00 AM

Opening Keynote

Insights from top ecosystem builders and JIC leadership.

11:00 AM

Startup Pitches - Round 1

10 startups present their vision to a live audience.

01:00 PM

Lunch & Mentor Connect

Casual deep-dives with industry mentors and VCs.

02:30 PM

Startup Pitches - Round 2

Top 5 shortlisted startups pitch to the jury.

04:30 PM

Awards & Closing

Winners announced; prize distribution and networking.

Ready to Take the Stage?

Applications for Demo Day are open. Limited pitching slots available.

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