Convergence India - Startup India Pavilion & Conclave

Startup Pitch Competition

We invite you to participate in the Startup Pitch Competition at 33rd Convergence India and 11th Smart Future Cities India 2026 Expo which will be held concurrently from 23-25 March 2027 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, India. This large, one-of-a-kind expo in 2026, brought to you by India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO), and Exhibition India Group, will deliver India’s largest Technology event on all aspects vital to nation building.

Submit your startup pitch for an opportunity to participate at Expand North Star in Dubai & also win Prem Behl’s Excellence Award with 1lakh cash reward from Exhibitions India Group

Registration Form

Company Name *

Company Address *

Contact Person *

Designation

Contact No. *

E-Mail Id *

Linkedin Profile *

Startup Elevator Pitch *

Are you a member of an Accelerator or Incubator? *

Company Sector *

Company Stage *

Describe your Business Plan (Minimum 500 words) *

Are you interested in expanding to Dubai?*

Yes

I accept the Terms and Conditions.

Note: * Fields are mandatory

One (1) winning startup will receive the below prize package supported by Expand North Star 2026

Return flights for 1 person from India to Dubai between 7th – 11th December 2026 (depending on the arrangements by the Dubai World Trade Centre)
Accommodation for 1 person for a maximum of 4 nights between 7th – 11th December 2026 in Dubai (depending on the arrangements by the Dubai World Trade Centre).
The flights and accommodation will be selected and booked by the Dubai World Trade Centre team.
A 2sqm fully built and branded startup pod to exhibit at Expand North Star in Dubai December 8th – 10th 2026.
A guaranteed pitch slot in the Semi-Finals of the Supernova Challenge 2026 pitch competition at Expand North Star in Dubai.

*The winning startup must be present at their startup pod at Expand North Star in Dubai during all event days.
*Expand North Star is not responsible for visa processing, per diems, or any other related costs.
*The prize is non-transferable and cannot be exchanged for cash.

Winning Startup will also receive Prem Behl’s Excellence award & INR 2 Lakh cash prize sponsored by Exhibitions India Group.