Description
Your idea deserves a jury, not just a like.
The Purpose Pitch Challenge is AndPurpose’s open call for ideas that serve people and planet. Four rounds, one live jury final on the Global Summit stage in New Delhi. Unlike our investor-facing Purpose Pitch showcase, this challenge is open to anyone building for impact — students, NGOs, and first-time founders included.
How the Challenge Runs
Round 1 — Open Call
Submit a short pitch video or one-pager. Open to anyone with an idea for people or planet.
Round 2 — Virtual Pitch
Shortlisted applicants present live to a screening panel of AndPurpose and ecosystem experts.
Round 3 — Pitch Clinic
A working session with mentors to sharpen your deck, your ask, and your delivery before the final.
Round 4 — Grand Final
Top finalists pitch live to a jury at the Global Summit in New Delhi. Audience choice award included.
What’s at Stake
- Winner: ₹1,00,000 cash prize, mentorship and incubation support, feature across AndPurpose channels
- Runner-up: ₹50,000 cash prize, mentorship support
- All finalists: Summit stage exposure, investor and media introductions, certificate of recognition
Entry Fee & Guarantee
Entry is ₹1,000. If your pitch doesn’t make it to the final round, that fee converts into a free pass to the Global Summit — you don’t lose it either way.
Who Should Participate
- Social enterprises solving critical social issues for people and the planet through scalable solutions
- Non-profits, foundations, and NGOs driving grassroots action across education, healthcare, water, sustainability, and more
- Universities, accelerators, and incubators working to accelerate social and environmental solutions
- Startups and corporations using technology for social good
- Corporate intrapreneurs building new impact ventures from inside an existing company
- First-time founders and individuals with an idea — no company required
What Happens After You Register
Round 1 submissions are open now. Round 2 shortlist is announced within 2 weeks of your submission. You’ll receive round-by-round updates by email once payment is confirmed. Non-qualifiers receive a free Summit pass automatically.
