Building better businesses through
Mentorship, evaluation and meaningful connections
A structured startup pitch and investor-connect programme for early-stage founders, run by the Office 2.0 Innovation & Startup Hub in Greater Noida West.
Pitch & Mentor Connect 2026–27
16 Nov – 5 Dec 2026
Opens the founder application form
Overview & objectives
A curated programme for founders at the start
Evaluate with structure
Give every venture and deck a consistent, honest review.
Connect with mentors
Put founders in front of experienced people who give usable feedback.
Offer a credible stage
Give shortlisted founders a proper platform to pitch.
Open investor doors
Introduce ventures to potential investors where there is a fit.
If you are building something, apply
You do not need revenue or a registered company to apply. Open for founders across India, with Free Entry for Delhi NCR residents.
Incorporated startups
Registered companies with a product, a team and a plan for the next stage of growth.
Early-stage ventures
Bootstrapped businesses that are live or close to it and want sharper direction.
Pre-revenue ideas
Ideas that have not earned yet but are backed by research, a prototype or a real problem.
Individual co-founder teams
Co-founders building together who have not incorporated yet.
From first review to investor introduction
Each stage builds on the one before it. Not every venture will move through all four, and the evaluation decides who does.
Structured review
Your application and pitch deck are reviewed against a consistent set of criteria.
Mentor evaluation
Experienced mentors assess your venture and give you clear, usable feedback.
Shortlisted pitch opportunities
Shortlisted founders pitch at the Pitch & Mentor Connect event on 30 January 2027.
Potential investor introductions
Ventures that fit are introduced to potential investors. An introduction is not a promise of funding.
Four steps, one application
Everything happens through one Google Form. A PDF pitch deck is required, and the application is complete once the fee is paid and the form is submitted.
Prepare your pitch deck
Save your deck as a single PDF. It is the main document reviewers and mentors will read.
Open the application form
Select Apply Now to open the Google Form. The form is open from 16 November to 5 December 2026.
Add your details and upload the deck
Fill in your venture and founder details, then upload your PDF pitch deck.
Verify location & submit
100% Free Entry for Delhi NCR residents (with residence proof). ₹1,180 including GST for applicants outside Delhi NCR.
Delhi NCR Participants
₹0
Free Entry
Other Participants
₹1,180
including GST
Have these ready
The fee covers review of your application. It does not guarantee shortlisting.
From first application to pitch day
Fixed dates are confirmed. Dates marked as to be announced will be shared with applicants by the Office 2.0 team.
Applications open
The Google Form goes live. Submit your details, PDF pitch deck and the ₹1,180 fee.
Applications close
Submit your application on or before this date.
Screening and structured review
Applications are reviewed against the programme criteria.
Mentor evaluation
Mentors evaluate the ventures that move forward.
Shortlist announced
Shortlisted founders are informed and prepared for the pitch.
Pitch & Mentor Connect main event
Shortlisted founders pitch to mentors and potential investors, organised by Office 2.0.
Do you have questions?
Incorporated startups, early-stage ventures, pre-revenue ideas and individual co-founder teams can apply. You do not need revenue to be considered.
No. Pre-incorporation ventures, early-stage teams, and individual founders are welcome to apply. Incorporation is not a prerequisite for application or evaluation.
100% Free Entry (₹0) for founders residing in Delhi NCR upon uploading valid proof of residence. For applicants residing outside Delhi NCR, the evaluation and processing fee is ₹1,180 (inclusive of 18% GST).
You need to upload your venture pitch deck (PPT, PPTX, or PDF, up to 10 MB). Applicants residing in Delhi NCR claiming the ₹0 Free Entry waiver must also upload valid residence proof (Aadhaar, utility bill, rent agreement, etc.).
The waiver covers Delhi, Noida, Greater Noida, Ghaziabad up to Meerut, Gurgaon, Faridabad up to Palwal, and surrounding NCR districts.
Startups that successfully secure funding through this program agree to establish their operational base at Office 2.0 to engage with our founders' ecosystem and mentorship network. Office 2.0 also participates via a mutually agreed nominal advisory equity stake for dedicated strategic acceleration.
Every application and deck undergoes a structured, consistent review by reviewers and mentors based on problem-solution fit, market opportunity, team credibility, and scalability.
No. The fee covers the review and evaluation of your application and pitch deck. It does not guarantee shortlisting or an invitation to pitch.
Shortlisted ventures will pitch directly to our investor panel at the main event on 30 January 2027 and be introduced to relevant investors where there is strong strategic and investment fit.
Applications open on 16 November 2026 and close on 5 December 2026. All submissions must be completed before the deadline.
How we handle your pitch deck and data
Pitch deck handling
Your deck is used to review and evaluate your application.
It is seen by the Office 2.0 team and the mentors or evaluators involved in the programme.
Decks of shortlisted ventures may be shared with participating investors for introductions.
Do not include ID numbers or bank details in your deck.
Data privacy
We collect your name, contact details and venture information to process your application.
Your information is used for evaluation, programme communication and event coordination.
We do not sell your personal data.
To correct or delete your data, write to [email protected].
Terms of participation
The information you submit must be accurate and yours to share.
Ventures funded through this programme agree to establish their primary operational base at Office 2.0.
Office 2.0 participates via a mutually agreed nominal advisory equity stake for strategic acceleration and mentorship.
The Free Entry (₹0) waiver for Delhi NCR applicants is subject to verification of uploaded residence proof.
Evaluation fee covers application review and does not guarantee funding or selection.