A Platform for Innovation: INOTEX Pitch Highlights Top Startup Ideas

On the final day of INOTEX 2025, 12 selected teams from six provinces showcased their innovative ideas in a competitive pitch event aimed at identifying and supporting emerging talents.
INOTEX Pitch 2025 brought together the top 12 startup teams from six provinces, offering them a unique opportunity to present their ideas and connect with investors. Each team had six minutes to pitch their projects, followed by a Q&A session with the judges.

According to Reyhaneh Karamatifard, founder of Proton Institute and event organizer, the initial selection process began in December 2024. Teams were chosen from provinces including North Khorasan, Gilan, Khuzestan, Arak, Tehran, and Shiraz. Only those with a developed product qualified for the competition.

The top two teams received cash prizes of 600 million IRR (60 million tomans) and 400 million IRR (40 million tomans), respectively. Additionally, they were granted low-interest loans ranging from 1.5 to 2 billion IRR, provided by Post Bank, with a 10% interest rate and a 60-month repayment term.

The event’s most thrilling segment was the “Battle Round,” where teams competed head-to-head in three-minute debates. The winner of this phase received the championship belt and advanced to the final stage.

The main goal of INOTEX Pitch is to discover and support startups from underrepresented regions of Iran, helping them secure investments, commercialize their ideas, and build strong brands.