Press releases
Announcements as the programme unfolds.
BakeNext announces investor panel of 30-50 leading angel networks and VCs
Top 10 finalists announced for BakeNext 2026
BakeNext 2026 Grand Finale winners announced live at Bake Expo
Dates pending
Each release is dated and linked here as it is issued through BAKE’s media channels.
News coverage
Outlets covering BAKE and Bake Expo.
MathrubhumiManoramaNew Indian ExpressThe HinduRegional television
Aggregated at launch
Coverage is listed with outlet, headline, date and link once the 2026 cycle begins.
Event updates
Programme milestones, in order.
Applications open
The 2026 application window opens across all twelve innovation categories.
Online pitch rounds
Round 1 and Round 2 evaluations run virtually with structured feedback to every shortlisted founder.
Top 10 revealed
Finalists are announced and enter the mentorship sprint ahead of the finale.
Grand Finale recap
Live pitches, judging and winner announcements from Day 02 of Bake Expo.
Media gallery
Moments from the BakeNext journey.
Organised chronologically by programme phase, in the style of Bake Expo’s own floor gallery.
Application announcement
Mentorship sessions
Online pitch rounds
Grand Finale
Winner celebrations
On the floor
Photography pending
Gallery chapters fill as each phase of the 2026 programme takes place.