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TiE NY + IIT Pitch Competition

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TiE NY + IIT Pitch Competition

Pitch to the Region’s Top Investors

The TiE New York + IIT Pitch Competition is a premier platform for early-stage startups in the NY Tri-State area to present their ventures to a panel of angel investors, venture capitalists, and industry experts. Launched in 2024, the competition is open to companies with a minimum viable product or those in active development toward one, with a strong emphasis on innovative, technology-driven solutions.

Selected finalists receive exclusive mentorship from seasoned entrepreneurs, along with the opportunity to pitch to an influential audience that can provide capital, partnerships, and strategic guidance. Winners compete for cash prizes and gain access to valuable industry connections that can fast-track their growth.

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PITCH COMPETITION

Spotlighting the Next Wave of Innovation

This dynamic event is co-hosted by TiE New York and the Greater NY Chapter of the IIT Bombay Heritage Foundation, uniting ambitious founders with some of the most supportive and well-connected investors in the region.

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2025 Winners

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iNRI

Second runner up Hemant Gangolia, Founder & CEO, iNRI A Y Combinator-backed fintech venture, iNRI…
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Hyperlocology

First runner up Michael Morris, Co-founder & CEO, Hyperlocology Hyperlocology is transforming how franchise brands…
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03.

mHeart Connect

Winner. Dr Rakesh Shah is Biomedical Electrical Engineer and Interventional Cardiologist. Currently Interim CMO and…
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Testimonials

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I had the opportunity to pitch last year, and I won the pitch competition. And that gave me a boost, not just professionally but personally.

Rigu Gupta

Winner of 2024 TiE New York + IIT Pitch Competition Founder and CEO at PiroGon Inc.
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We had six fantastic companies present, all from different backgrounds... I just loved the energy in the room. People were cooperative, the judges did a great job... we continue in our mission of nurturing entrepreneurship.

Jignesh Patel

President, TiE NY
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I was at the TiE NY x IIT event. One main thing that I learned was how important it is to have traction. I think it definitely establishes credibility and gives you so much to work with, and it also gives you opportunities. One thing that I’m going to do to grow is take time to build. It doesn’t come fast, it takes time, and for these people it’s taken months, years, but it’s gotten them so far.

My Anh Phan

Founder of Popped Up

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