​SUSTAINOVATE 2K26 — B-PITCH

​In Association with LICET–Amith Kothari Incubation Centre

​Prize Pool: ₹10,000

​Sustainovate 2K26 B-Pitch is an elite business pitching competition and a flagship event of FLAIR 2K26, organized by the Department of Information Technology, Loyola-ICAM College of Engineering and Technology (LICET).

​THE INNOVATION MANDATE

​Participants may present startup ideas under any of the following domains:

​Tech for Good & Sustainability

​Technology-driven solutions addressing environmental, social, healthcare, educational, agricultural, and sustainability challenges.

​Open Innovation / Open Endeavors

​Innovative products, services, or platforms that leverage emerging technologies and interdisciplinary thinking to solve real-world problems.

​THE B-PITCH EXPERIENCE

​Each team will have:

• ​7 Minutes – Business Pitch

• ​3 Minutes – Jury Q&A

​Your pitch should present a compelling business case covering:

• ​Problem Statement

• ​Proposed Solution

• ​Target Customers

• ​Market Opportunity

• ​Business Model

• ​Competitive Advantage

• ​Revenue Model

• ​Go-to-Market Strategy

• ​Financial Projections (where applicable)

• ​Future Roadmap

​SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

​To ensure a standardized evaluation process:

• ​All participating teams must use the official B-Pitch presentation template.

• ​Custom pitch deck formats will not be accepted.

• ​The completed presentation must be submitted via email (flairit@licet.ac.in)

​Official Pitch Deck Template: Business_PitchDeck

​AN INCUBATION-LED PERSPECTIVE

​Sustainovate 2K26 is proudly conducted in association with the LICET–Amith Kothari Incubation Centre, bringing an incubation-focused perspective to the competition.

​The jury panel will include members from the LICET–Amith Kothari Incubation Centre, providing participants with valuable feedback from professionals experienced in innovation, entrepreneurship and startup development.

​Outstanding ideas may also receive the opportunity to present directly at the LICET–Amith Kothari Incubation Centre, opening doors to further mentorship, expert guidance, networking opportunities, and potential incubation support.

​WHO SHOULD PITCH?

​B-Pitch welcomes:

• ​Student Innovators

• ​Startup Enthusiasts

• ​Product Builders

• ​Researchers

• ​Problem Solvers

• ​Aspiring Entrepreneurs

​Whether you have an early-stage idea, a validated prototype, or a startup concept ready for market, B-Pitch challenges you to prove both its technical excellence and business viability.

​THE CHALLENGE

​Build the solution.
Validate the opportunity.
Pitch with confidence.
Convince the investors.