Pitch to ivi - Virtual edition | July 14, 2026 |

About the Event

Where India’s Boldest Startups Take the Stage.

Are you building a startup that leverages cutting-edge innovation to solve meaningful problems for India and the world?

From healthcare and climate to finance, logistics, education, and consumer tech — if your venture transforms human effort into scalable intelligence, this is your moment to shine.

Be part of Cohort 5 of I-Venture Immersive (ivi) — ISB’s launchpad for founders building the future.

This time, you can pitch virtually. Showcase your innovation, connect with mentors, and unlock opportunities within ISB’s powerful innovation ecosystem — from anywhere.

What is this

​A live in-person session on negotiation, led by Prof. Pooja Mishra, Assistant Professor, Organisational Behaviour at ISB. This is the same session ivi founders go through as part of ISB's six-month founder residency.

For one day, we're opening it to founders in Delhi.

You'll walk away with a clear framework for any negotiation — whether you're raising money, closing a deal, or hiring your first key person.

Who Should Apply:

• ​Built for founders already in the trenches — not for those just exploring,
• ​You have an MVP with early revenue but haven’t reached PMF
• ​You are pre-seed or raising your first round
• ​You are a solo founder or small team needing strong external input

What to Expect:

• Live virtual pitching to the ISB I-Venture Immersive team
• Real-time feedback from mentors and domain experts
• Exposure to ISB’s entrepreneurial ecosystem

• Be prepared with your pitch deck
• Pitch format: 15 minutes + 2 minutes Q&A
• Selected founders will be invited to the final interview round at ISB Hyderabad

About ivi

I-Venture Immersive (ivi) is ISB's six-month residency for early-stage founders.

For six months, ISB becomes your home. You live on campus in Hyderabad, work full-time on your venture, and learn alongside a cohort of ambitious founders. You'll be mentored by ISB faculty, experienced entrepreneurs, operators, investors, and industry leaders—all within an ecosystem designed to help your venture grow.

This masterclass offers a sneak preview of that experience.

Founders attending the session who are interested in joining ivi will also have the opportunity to pitch directly to the ivi team.

Location/Venue: Virtual