Open to startups registered in India
L&T Finance Pitch Point RAISE'26
L&T Finance Ltd (LTF)
About This Scheme
Pitch Point is a competition for early-stage AI startups with PoC-ready MVPs to showcase BFSI solutions and win from a ₹50 lakh prize pool.
The Pitch Point 2nd Edition, hosted by L&T Finance under the umbrella of RAISE'26, is a premier competition designed to discover and empower early-stage Artificial Intelligence (AI) startups. This initiative provides a critical platform for innovators to showcase their groundbreaking solutions directly to decision-makers within the Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance (BFSI) sector. The program aims to identify and foster technologies that can redefine traditional financial paradigms, enhancing areas such as lending, risk management, regulatory compliance, and customer experience (CX).
By focusing on AI and related technologies, Pitch Point seeks to catalyze innovation within the Indian financial landscape. It offers startups a unique opportunity to gain visibility, validate their solutions with industry leaders, and potentially secure crucial funding to scale their ventures. The competition is structured to bring together promising AI founders with the institutional knowledge and resources of L&T Finance and its network, fostering a collaborative environment for technological advancement.
Benefits
- Finalists of the Pitch Point 2nd Edition will gain access to a significant prize pool of ₹50 lakh, distributed among the top innovations.
- This non-repayable cash prize is designed to provide critical seed funding to further develop and scale their AI solutions.
- Beyond the financial reward, the program offers unparalleled opportunities for market access and networking.
- Selected startups will have the exclusive chance to pitch their technology directly to influential BFSI decision-makers, opening doors for potential collaborations, partnerships, and customer acquisition.
- This exposure can significantly accelerate a startup's growth trajectory and help them navigate the complexities of the financial services industry.
How to Apply
9d — 31 Oct 2026
Selection Process
- The selection process for Pitch Point 2nd Edition is designed to identify the most promising AI solutions.
- Applications are initially screened based on eligibility criteria, including business operation duration, company incorporation status, MVP readiness, and relevance to BFSI or other use cases.
- Shortlisted applicants will then engage in a virtual interaction round, allowing the selection committee to delve deeper into their technology, business model, and team.
- Following these interactions, five outstanding finalists will be chosen to present their solutions live at the prestigious RAISE'26 event in Mumbai, where the ultimate winners will be determined.
Quick Info
Amount / Funding
Up to ₹50L
State / Region
Open to startups registered in India
Ministry / Dept
L&T Finance Ltd (LTF)
Application Window
9d — 31 Oct 2026
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