Deep Tech Pitch Competition
Accelerating Women-Led Deep Tech Startups: EWA Pitch Competition with Beyond Next Ventures.
Deep Tech Pitch Competition for Women Founders.
Collaboration with EWA Catalyst Council and Beyond Next Ventures.
Seize the Opportunity to Secure Game-Changing Investments and Mentorship!
Are you a woman founder in the deep tech space? Do you have a groundbreaking idea that's ready to disrupt the industry?
We're excited to announce a unique pitch competition, exclusively for women founders in deep tech. This event is a collaboration between EWA Catalyst Council and Beyond Next Ventures, an early-stage deep-tech venture capital firm with a presence in Japan and India.
About EWA Catalyst Council*
EWA Catalyst Council is a Section 8 women entrepreneurs' enablement community dedicated to empowering women founders across all stages and sectors. We believe in the five pillars of success:
Mentorship: Guiding women entrepreneurs through experienced mentors.
Sales and Marketing: Enhancing business visibility and revenue growth.
Legal and Finance: Providing expert advice on legal and financial matters.
Branding: Building strong brand identities for women-led businesses.
Funding: Facilitating access to funding opportunities and investors.
Join our community to connect with like-minded women entrepreneurs, access valuable resources, and grow your business.
About Beyond Next Ventures
Beyond Next Ventures is driven by a mission to enable exceptional entrepreneurs solving global challenges for a healthier populace and a happier planet. With over 80 investments across Japan and India, they typically lead investments in seed and pre-series A stage deep-tech startups, focusing on healthcare, sustainability, and digital infrastructure.
Keynote Speaker: Jay Krishnan
Our keynote speaker, Jay Krishnan, is a serial entrepreneur, investor, and former CEO of Canada's top accelerator, The Accelerator Centre, and India's largest startup hub, T-Hub. He is currently a Partner & Head of India Investments at Beyond Next Ventures. With a background spanning hardware, IoT, venture capital, and strategy, Jay has led and exited multiple startups while investing across sectors from EdTech to Web3.
Competition Details
Limited Applications: Only 25 applications will be accepted.
Shortlisting: Only 10 applicants will be shortlisted to pitch live.
Prizes:
First Prize: First Prize: Unlock Critical Funding and Mentorship
Secure a coveted 1-2-1 meeting with Beyond Next Ventures' esteemed investors, where you'll have the opportunity to pitch your startup and potentially unlock:
Critical funding to fuel your growth
Valuable mentorship from industry experts
Strategic partnerships and collaborations
A catalyst for scaling your business to new heights.
Second Prize: As the second-prize winner, you'll receive personalized mentorship from Beyond Next Ventures' experienced team, gaining invaluable insights and guidance to propel your startup forward. This mentorship includes regular one-on-one sessions with seasoned experts, tailored advice on strategy, product development, and fundraising, as well as access to their vast network of industry connections, exclusive resources, and ongoing support to help you stay on track and overcome challenges.
Third Prize: Unlock a year of empowerment with a complimentary one-year membership to EWA Catalyst Council. This exclusive membership grants you access to a dynamic community of women entrepreneurs, along with:
Exclusive resources and tools
Valuable networking opportunities
Mentorship and guidance
Access to member-only events and webinars
Join a vibrant ecosystem designed to foster growth, connection, and success.
Registration
Fee: ₹799/- [https://rzp.io/rzp/rhykQcgy]
Link: [Google Form link for submission of pitch deck] (https://forms.gle/8bVxdu2C2zuQEU4W9)
Deadline: [20/06/2025]
Limited seats only. First come first serve.
Complimentary workshop on :
How to Prepare your Pitch deck with relevant information .
and
How to Pitch with Confidence.
Don't miss this chance to transform your deep tech startup with game-changing investments, mentorship, and networking opportunities!
We look forward to receiving your application!
Ewa Catalyst Council with
Our Corporate Partner Jain SD & Co
(Company Secretaries)