Ahmedabad, March 18, 2026: The Faculty of Management, GLS University, successfully hosted Pitch Pulse – Pitch Deck National Level Competition 2026 on 18th March 2026 at the GLS Auditorium, Ahmedabad. The event was designed as a dynamic platform to encourage entrepreneurial thinking, innovation, problem-solving, and start-up readiness among young minds.
Pitch Pulse 2026 brought together aspiring entrepreneurs from across India and provided them with an opportunity to present their business ideas before industry experts, mentors, academicians, and peers. The competition aimed to nurture the entrepreneurial spirit of students by helping them transform innovative concepts into structured, scalable, and impactful business propositions.
The event received an overwhelming response with 84 registrations from reputed undergraduate and postgraduate institutions across the country. Participants represented premier institutions such as IIT BHU, IIM Ahmedabad, IIT Madras, IIFT, Symbiosis Institute Nagpur, KLE Technological University, Silver Oak University, LJ University, KS School of Management, and several other institutions. The strong participation highlighted the national reach, relevance, and growing credibility of the competition.
After a rigorous screening process, 20 promising start-up ideas were shortlisted for the final presentation round. The selected teams presented their pitch decks before an esteemed panel of judges and mentors from diverse industry backgrounds. The presentations reflected originality, market understanding, innovation, financial planning, scalability, and social relevance.
The competition witnessed a wide range of business ideas across sectors, demonstrating the creativity and entrepreneurial potential of India’s youth. Each pitch reflected the participants’ ability to identify real-world challenges and propose meaningful solutions through business innovation and strategic thinking.
The event culminated with the recognition of the top three pitches, celebrating excellence in ideation, execution potential, presentation, and business viability. In addition, special awards were presented for Best Social Entrepreneur and Best Teen Entrepreneur, acknowledging innovation that creates social value and encouraging entrepreneurial talent at an early age.
The event was further enriched by the presence of Chief Guest Mr. Anupam Joshi, who shared valuable insights on innovation, resilience, entrepreneurial mindset, and the evolving start-up ecosystem in India. His address inspired participants to embrace challenges, think creatively, and pursue entrepreneurship with clarity, confidence, and purpose.
Pitch Pulse 2026 was more than a pitch deck competition. It served as a meaningful bridge between academia and industry by creating opportunities for interaction, mentorship, feedback, and collaboration. The event encouraged students to move beyond classroom learning and engage with real business challenges, market opportunities, and entrepreneurial possibilities.
Through Pitch Pulse 2026, GLS University reaffirmed its commitment to promoting innovation, start-up culture, experiential learning, and industry-oriented education. The competition successfully inspired young innovators to refine their ideas, build entrepreneurial confidence, and work towards transforming their vision into impactful ventures.
