The Pitch 2026
A high-energy seed funding stage for founders, innovators and project builders creating the next wave of industrial automation, AI, robotics, IIoT and smart manufacturing technologies.
Your Idea Deserves More than a Deck.
The Pitch is built for people who need seed funding for their industrial technology projects.
One Stage. Multiple Outcomes.
This is designed to create momentum — funding conversations, industry validation, investor exposure and commercial access.
Pitch Before Investors
Present your project live to people who can open capital, mentorship and market access.
Get Industry Validation
Receive attention from automation leaders who understand plant-floor problems and scalable solutions.
Unlock Pilot Opportunities
Connect with manufacturers, integrators, consultants and enterprise buyers looking for innovation.
Earn Media Visibility
Get positioned as a serious industrial innovation founder within the Automation Expo ecosystem.
Meet Strategic Partners
Find technology, distribution and implementation partners who can help you scale faster.
Create Funding Momentum
Use the stage to convert interest into post-event meetings, diligence and funding discussions.
Automation Expo 2026 Audience
K+
Industry Visitors
K+
Exhibitors
K+
Products Showcased
Minutes of Pitch Impact
One Stage. Multiple Outcomes.
This is designed to create momentum — funding conversations, industry validation, investor exposure and commercial access.
Opening Remarks
Welcome address, introduction to The Pitch, jury introduction and seed funding opportunity overview.
Founders Take The Stage
Selected founders present 3-minute pitches followed by focused investor Q&A.
Investor & Jury Deliberation
Evaluation of innovation, commercial potential, founder readiness and industry impact.
The Funding Opportunity
Seed funding interest announcements, investor introductions and strategic guidance.
Recognition Ceremony
Top startup recognition, group photograph, media moment and closing remarks.
The Next Unicorn Might be in This Room.
Founders Building for Industry.
Projects seeking seed funding in industrial, manufacturing and automation-led innovation.
Robotics
Industrial robots, cobots, AMRs, inspection robots and automation hardware.
AI for Industry
Predictive maintenance, vision AI, agentic AI and process intelligence.
IIoT Platforms
Connected machines, edge devices, monitoring platforms and industrial data systems.
Sustainability Tech
Energy efficiency, carbon reduction, smart utilities and optimization.
Your Idea Deserves a Stage.
Submit your details for The Pitch seed funding stage at Automation Expo 2026.
Eligibility: Company must be up to 5 years old and a confirmed Automation Expo 2026 exhibitor.
Event: 23 July 2026 · 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM · BEC Mumbai
Built for Serious Exhibitors.
The Pitch 2026 is exclusively curated for young automation-led companies that are ready to present their innovation to investors, industry leaders and decision-makers.
5 Years or Less
Applicant companies must be up to 5 years old and must be confirmed exhibitors at Automation Expo 2026.
Selection Note: Meeting the eligibility criteria does not guarantee selection. Final participation will be subject to review and approval by the selection committee.
Company Age
The company should be up to 5 years old as of 23 July 2026. Companies older than 5 years are not eligible.
Expo Exhibitor
The applicant company must be a confirmed Automation Expo 2026 exhibitor to participate in The Pitch.
Automation Focus
The idea, product or solution should be relevant to industrial automation, AI, robotics, IIoT, smart manufacturing or allied technologies.
Founder Presence
At least one founder, co-founder or key decision-maker must be available to present live on stage.
Not another PowerPoint. One pitch. One room. One opportunity.
If you are building the next automation breakthrough, this is your moment to pitch it to the people who can help move it forward.
