New Delhi, July 23 -- native and AI-driven startups across North, Central and Southern India. The first leg, held in New Delhi, brought seven shortlisted startups before investors, mentors and UPES leaders, following more than 20 applications from founders working at the forefront of technology-led innovation.

Built intentionally around artificial intelligence, The Pitch 3.0 aligns with UPES' broader AI vision and its commitment to enabling founders using emerging technologies to solve real-world problems. The shortlisted ventures represented a wide range of sectors, including AI image recognition, fintech, edtech, disaster management, fleet technology, quantum computing and deep tech, reflecting the breadth of AI-led innovation emerging f...