TEEN PITCH IT UP is an exciting pitching event organized by AIC RAISE, designed specifically for undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) students to showcase their innovative ideas.

Purpose and Impact

This event empowers young innovators to pitch their concepts to experts, receive mentorship, and potentially secure support for turning ideas into reality. Hosted under the Rathinam Grand Fest (RGF), it fosters entrepreneurship among students, aligning with AIC RAISE’s mission as India’s first UN SDG incubator supported by Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog.

Key Benefits

• Live Pitching Opportunity: Present ideas on 3rd March 2026 from 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM at AIC RAISE venue.​

• Expert Mentorship: Guidance from industry leaders to refine concepts.

• Networking: Connect with peers, mentors, and potential collaborators.

• Potential Funding Paths: Access to AIC RAISE’s ecosystem, including incubation and grants like those up to ₹10 Lakhs in similar programs.

Event Highlights: Open to student innovators focused on social impact, similar to AIC RAISE’s Student Innovator Program supporting ages 10-17 with funding and networks. No specific grant amount listed for this pitch event, but participants can advance to incubation opportunities.​

Success metrics from AIC RAISE programs include supporting early-stage social enterprises with seed capital, mentoring, and market access, nurturing hundreds of startups annually.​