National Startup Connect 2026 – Startup Showcase, Investor Connect & Mentorship
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About Program
The National Startup Connect 2026 is a dynamic platform designed to foster entrepreneurship, innovation, and startup development by bringing together aspiring entrepreneurs, emerging startups, investors, industry leaders, and experienced mentors. The event aims to bridge the gap between innovative ideas and successful business ventures through startup showcases, investor interactions, expert mentorship, and networking opportunities. Participants will gain valuable insights into business development, funding opportunities, market readiness, product innovation, and scaling strategies. The programme will provide a platform for budding innovators to showcase their entrepreneurial ideas, interact with potential investors, receive expert guidance, and explore opportunities for incubation and industry collaboration, empowering them to transform innovative concepts into sustainable and scalable startup ventures.
Objectives of the Program
- To provide student innovators and startup founders with opportunities to showcase their ventures and present business ideas to investors, mentors and industry experts.
- To facilitate networking and potential collaborations among startups, investors, venture capitalists, mentors and industry stakeholders.
- To strengthen entrepreneurial competencies through expert sessions, startup pitching, business guidance and mentorship.
- To promote innovation, startup development and incubation opportunities among students and aspiring entrepreneurs.
- To establish industry and ecosystem partnerships that support the growth and sustainability of ATBI-incubated startups.
Program Schedule
| Day | Theme | Key Sessions |
|---|---|---|
| 16th Oct 2026 | Discover & Innovate |
Inauguration & Orientation
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| 17th Oct 2026 | Validate & Develop |
Startup Development & Mentorship
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| 18th Oct 2026 | Showcase, Connect & Launch |
Startup Showcase & Investor Connect
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Committee Members
Advisory Committee
- Mr. Krishna Basani Reddy, Managing Director, Acharya , Bangalore
- Mr. C.B.M. Bhooshan, Executive Secretary to the chairman, Acharya , Bangalore
- Dr. Bhagirathi V, Director Academics, Acharya , Bangalore
- Prof. Iqbal Ahmed, Director- Growth & Collaboration, Acharya , Bangalore
Convener
- Prof. Devasis Pradhan, Assistant Director of Research, Acharya, Bangalore.
Coordinators
- Mr. Junaid Ayub Pandith, Manager-TBI, Acharya, Bangalore.
- Prof. Harsha P Haribal, TBI Coordinator- ARNVSA
- Prof. Manoj TBI Coordinator- ASD
- Prof. Asha K, TBI Coordinator- AIGS
- Prof. Arunmani C S, TBI Coordinator- AIT
- Prof. Prathiviraj, TBI Coordinator- AIAHS
- Prof. Vasantha Maligi, TBI Coordinator- ANR
- Prof. Chinmay R, TBI Coordinator- ANRIPT
- Prof. Ashwin, TBI Coordinator- ABMRCP
