Name: ScaleUp India Summit 2026
Start: 2026-11-14T09:00:00+05:30
End: 2026-11-15T19:00:00+05:30
Location: Crystal Crown, Bhubaneswar, Odisha

ScaleUp India Summit

India's boldest startup gathering — where founders meet capital, ideas meet execution, and ambition finds its audience.

DATE14–15 November, 2026

VENUECrystal Crown, Bhubaneswar, Odisha

FORMAT2-Day Summit

Supporting Partners

Startup India, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade

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Where India Scales Next

ScaleUp India Summit is a premier two-day event bringing together India's most ambitious startup founders, forward-thinking investors, and influential government ministers in the heart of Eastern India — Bhubaneswar, Odisha.

This is not just another conference. It's a high-signal, high-impact gathering where real deals get made, real connections are forged, and India's next wave of entrepreneurs step into the spotlight.

2500+

Founders

100+

Active Investors

20+

Govt Officials

Power-Packed Days

Every Opportunity
Under One Roof

Real Networking

Curated networking sessions, roundtables, and speed-networking formats designed for meaningful connections — not just card exchanges.

Investor Pitch Access

Get on stage or in a private booth — pitch your startup directly to 50+ active investors. Selected founders get dedicated 1:1 sessions.

Brand Visibility Stalls

Showcase your startup, product, or brand with a dedicated exhibition stall in front of hundreds of founders, investors, and media.

Policy Dialogues

Engage directly with government ministers in structured policy dialogues — shape the future of India's startup ecosystem from the room.

Masterclasses & Panels

Learn from those who have already scaled — hands-on workshops, fireside chats, and high-signal panel discussions across both days.

Event Agenda

Connect. Collaborate. Invest. Scale.

14 November 2026

Connect & Collaborate · Ecosystem, Leadership & Partnerships

A day for government leaders, founders, industry, academia and ecosystem enablers to shape policy direction, entrepreneurial thinking and practical partnerships.

09:00–10:00 AM

Registration, welcome networking and startup exhibition

Delegate registration, welcome desk, networking and opening of the startup and MSME display area.

Registration

10:00–10:15 AM

Inaugural ceremony, lamp lighting and welcome address

Formal opening, introduction to the summit and welcome by the organiser.

Opening

10:15–10:35 AM

Opening keynote: Building India's Next Generation of Entrepreneurs

A high-level perspective on entrepreneurship, innovation, job creation and enterprise-led development.

Keynote

10:35–11:00 AM

Special address by Chief Guest – Government Leadership

Government vision for entrepreneurship, investment, industrial development and startup growth.

Special Address

11:00–11:20 AM

Address by ACS Hemant Sharma, Industries, Home & I&PR

Policy support, ease of doing business, public programmes and institutional facilitation. Flexible timing.

Address

11:20–11:40 AM

Address by Industry & Startup Ecosystem Leader

Industry expectations, emerging opportunities and the role of ecosystem partnerships.

Address

11:40 AM–12:00 PM

Tea and networking break

Informal interaction among speakers, delegates, founders and partners.

Break

12:00–01:00 PM

Panel 1: Building a Strong Startup Ecosystem – From Ideas to Enterprises

Enabling infrastructure, incubation, mentorship, policy, talent, market access and regional startup development.

Panel

01:00–01:30 PM

Special talk: The Entrepreneurial Mindset – Building Businesses Beyond Boundaries

A founder's perspective on identifying problems, validating ideas, building teams and sustaining entrepreneurial resilience.

Talk

01:30–02:30 PM

Networking lunch

Open networking among founders, government representatives, investors, institutions and industry delegates.

Networking

02:30–03:15 PM

Panel 2: Government, Industry & Startups – Creating a Collaborative Growth Model

How public institutions, corporates, MSMEs, startups and academia can work together on real business and societal challenges.

Panel

03:15–03:45 PM

Guest session: From Startup to Scaleup – Lessons from Successful Entrepreneurs

Practical lessons on product-market fit, customer acquisition, revenue, people, operations and growth.

Guest Session

03:45–04:00 PM

Tea break

Networking interval.

Break

04:00–05:00 PM

Startup showcase: Emerging startups, innovative products and business models

Selected startups present solutions, products, services and business models to delegates and potential partners.

Showcase

05:00–05:45 PM

Industry Connect: Corporate Challenges, Startup Solutions & Partnership Opportunities

Corporate representatives outline challenges and explore pilots, procurement, technology partnerships and vendor opportunities.

Industry Connect

05:45–06:15 PM

MoU exchange, partnership announcements and recognition

Announce confirmed collaborations, institutional partnerships and agreed initiatives.

Announcements

06:15–06:30 PM

Day 1 closing remarks

Summary of key takeaways and preview of the investment-focused second day.

Closing

15 November 2026

Invest & Scale · Funding, Investment & Business Expansion

A practical day to help founders prepare for investment, meet investors, pitch their businesses and build sustainable growth and market expansion strategies.

09:00–10:00 AM

Registration, networking breakfast and startup exhibition

Delegate check-in, exhibition viewing and informal networking.

Registration

10:00–10:15 AM

Welcome address and Day 2 overview

Recap of Day 1 and introduction to investment and scale-up priorities.

Opening

10:15–10:45 AM

Keynote: Financing India's Startup Revolution – Capital for the Next Generation

An overview of India's startup funding landscape and the role of risk capital, institutional finance and ecosystem support.

Keynote

10:45–11:15 AM

Special address by Financial Institution / Government Funding Representative

Funding channels, credit access, guarantees, public programmes and institutional support. Eligibility is subject to the relevant institution.

Special Address

11:15–11:30 AM

Tea and networking break

Networking among founders, investors and financial partners.

Break

11:30 AM–12:30 PM

Panel 3: Investors' Perspective – What Makes a Startup Investable?

Investor expectations around problem-solution fit, market size, traction, team, revenue, governance, defensibility and due diligence.

Panel

12:30–01:00 PM

Investor talk: Angel Investment, Venture Capital, Private Equity & Startup Valuation

Investment stages, instruments, dilution, valuation, term sheets, cap tables and founder preparedness.

Investor Talk

01:00–02:00 PM

Networking lunch – Investor & Founder Connect

Facilitated networking between founders, angel networks, VC representatives and financial institutions.

Networking

02:00–03:00 PM

Startup Pitch Arena – Founders Pitch to Investors

Selected startups present structured pitches followed by questions and feedback. Pitch participation does not guarantee funding.

Pitch

03:00–03:45 PM

Panel 4: From Funding to Growth – Building Sustainable and Scalable Businesses

Capital allocation, customer acquisition, unit economics, operations, talent, governance and sustainable growth.

Panel

03:45–04:00 PM

Tea break

Networking interval.

Break

04:00–04:30 PM

Expert talk: Going Global – Export, Market Access & International Partnerships

Practical guidance on market research, export readiness, compliance, distribution and international partnerships.

Expert Talk

04:30–05:15 PM

Panel 5: Scaling Indian Startups – Technology, Talent, Innovation & Global Markets

How technology, skilled talent, innovation, partnerships and market strategy support long-term scale.

Panel

05:15–05:45 PM

Investor–startup networking and one-to-one business meetings

Pre-scheduled meetings and follow-up discussions between founders and potential investors or partners.

Networking

05:45–06:10 PM

Summit declaration, awards and strategic announcements

Recognition, key outcomes, partnership updates and announcement of agreed next steps.

Announcements

06:10–06:30 PM

Valedictory address and vote of thanks

Closing reflections and formal conclusion of the summit.

Closing

This is a proposed programme and may be updated based on venue logistics, speaker availability and organiser decisions.

Heart of Eastern India

Bhubaneswar — the smart city of Odisha — is the perfect stage for ScaleUp India Summit. A city bridging tradition and technology, rapidly becoming India's next major startup hub.

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Venue

Crystal Crown
Bhubaneswar, Odisha

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Nearest Airport

Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI)
~15 min drive from venue

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By Rail

Bhubaneswar Railway Station
Well connected to all major Indian cities

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Accommodation

Partner hotels at discounted rates
Details sent on registration

ScaleUp India Summit

Where India Scales Next

Built For Four Communities

Every Opportunity
Under One Roof

Connect. Collaborate. Invest. Scale.

Connect & Collaborate · Ecosystem, Leadership & Partnerships

Invest & Scale · Funding, Investment & Business Expansion

Together, We’re Shaping What’s Next.

Honoured Invitees

Choose Your Access Level

Find Your Stall

Startup Pod

Launch Zone

Growth Zone

Prime Zone

Scale Zone

Signature Partner

Heart of Eastern India

ScaleUp India Summit

Where India Scales Next

Built For Four Communities

Every OpportunityUnder One Roof

Connect. Collaborate. Invest. Scale.

Together, We’re Shaping What’s Next.

Honoured Invitees

Choose Your Access Level

Find Your Stall

Startup Pod

Launch Zone

Growth Zone

Prime Zone

Scale Zone

Signature Partner

Heart of Eastern India

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Every Opportunity
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