India Startup Week 2026 | The Premier Startup Festival in Bangalore
India Startup Week 2026 – Where India's Startup Ecosystem Comes Together

India Startup Week 2026 (ISW26) is India's premier startup festival, bringing together founders, investors, corporate leaders, mentors, entrepreneurs, and ecosystem builders for three transformative days in Bangalore.

Designed as a high-impact platform for learning, networking, fundraising, collaboration, and innovation, India Startup Week 2026 creates an environment where ambitious entrepreneurs can connect with the people, knowledge, and opportunities needed to take their ventures forward.

With 500+ delegates, 100+ investors, 20 startup award categories, and three days of curated programming, ISW26 is designed to bring the Indian startup ecosystem together under one roof.

Whether you're building your first startup, raising your next round, looking for strategic partnerships, investing in emerging businesses, or simply interested in India's rapidly evolving entrepreneurial landscape, this is an event worth attending.

Meet India's Leading Founders, Investors & Business Leaders

One of the biggest highlights of India Startup Week 2026 is its extraordinary lineup of accomplished entrepreneurs, investors, corporate leaders, and ecosystem builders.

The event features prominent names including:

Dr. Arokiaswamy Velumani, Creator of Thyrocare Technologies.
Ramani Iyer, Co-Founder of Justdial.
Ashwinder Singh, Chairman, CII Real Estate Committee.
Several other celebrated founders, investors, mentors, and startup ecosystem leaders.

Their experiences, insights, and perspectives provide attendees with an opportunity to understand what it takes to build, scale, finance, and sustain successful businesses in a competitive market.

Three Days of Startup Learning & Innovation

India Startup Week 2026 goes beyond traditional conferences.

Across three days, attendees can participate in a carefully curated programme featuring keynote addresses, panel discussions, masterclasses, workshops, startup pitch sessions, investor interactions, and networking opportunities.

The sessions are designed to provide practical insights that founders and business professionals can apply to their own ventures.

From understanding growth strategies to exploring emerging technologies and improving fundraising capabilities, the event brings together multiple aspects of entrepreneurship under one platform.

Keynote Addresses & Panel Discussions

Hear directly from experienced entrepreneurs, investors, and industry leaders through engaging keynote sessions and panel discussions.

These sessions explore the changing startup landscape, emerging business opportunities, investment trends, technology, entrepreneurship, scaling strategies, and the challenges faced by modern founders.

For aspiring entrepreneurs and established founders alike, these discussions offer valuable perspectives from people who have experienced the realities of building and growing businesses.

Hands-On Masterclasses & Workshops

The learning experience at India Startup Week 2026 is designed to be practical and actionable.

Attendees can participate in masterclasses and workshops covering important startup and business topics, including:

Growth Marketing.
Startup Finance.
Artificial Intelligence.
Pitch Deck Creation.
Fundraising and investor readiness.
Startup growth and scaling.
Business strategy and ecosystem development.

These sessions provide participants with opportunities to learn practical approaches, understand current trends, and improve the skills required to build stronger businesses.

ISW Fund Connect – Meet Investors

For founders looking for funding, ISW Fund Connect provides curated access to investors and funding opportunities.

The programme brings founders closer to HNI, Series A, and Series B investors, creating opportunities for meaningful conversations and potential fundraising connections.

Instead of simply attending a networking event, founders can engage with investors who are actively interested in discovering promising businesses and emerging opportunities.

For startups preparing to raise capital, this can be an important opportunity to improve visibility and start valuable investor conversations.

Live Startup Pitch Sessions

One of the most exciting features of ISW26 is the live Startup Pitch Sessions.

Selected startups get an opportunity to present their businesses in front of investors and mentors.

Pitching in a live environment can provide founders with valuable exposure, feedback, and the opportunity to communicate their business vision directly to experienced members of the startup ecosystem.

For entrepreneurs looking to sharpen their pitch and gain investor visibility, these sessions are an important part of the India Startup Week experience.

ISW Startup Awards 2026 🏆

The Red Carpet ISW Startup Awards celebrate outstanding achievements across the Indian startup ecosystem.

With 20 award categories, the awards recognise businesses, founders, innovators, and contributors who are helping shape the future of entrepreneurship in India.

The awards add a celebratory dimension to the three-day startup festival while highlighting the achievements and stories of businesses making an impact.

Launch of India Startup Club

India Startup Week 2026 will also mark the launch of ISUC – India Startup Club.

The initiative is designed to strengthen ongoing connections within the startup ecosystem and create opportunities for founders, investors, mentors, corporate leaders, and other ecosystem participants to remain connected beyond the event.

The launch adds another dimension to ISW26, creating a platform focused on continued community building and collaboration.

Who Should Attend India Startup Week 2026?

ISW26 is designed for a diverse range of startup and business professionals.

Founders & Entrepreneurs

If you're a founder looking for funding, mentorship, strategic partnerships, customers, or growth opportunities, India Startup Week offers access to a broad startup ecosystem.

Investors

Investors can explore emerging startups, meet founders, discover new business opportunities, and connect with other members of the investment community.

Corporate Leaders

Corporate professionals can explore potential partnerships, innovation opportunities, startup collaborations, and emerging technologies.

Mentors & Ecosystem Builders

Mentors and ecosystem builders can connect with founders, investors, institutions, and organisations working to strengthen India's entrepreneurial landscape.

Aspiring Entrepreneurs

If you're planning to launch a startup or simply want to understand how India's startup ecosystem works, the event offers valuable exposure to experienced entrepreneurs and industry experts.

Why Attend India Startup Week 2026?
Meet 500+ founders, investors, corporate leaders, and ecosystem builders.
Connect with 100+ investors.
Explore funding and fundraising opportunities.
Attend startup-focused keynote sessions.
Participate in expert-led panel discussions.
Learn through hands-on masterclasses and workshops.
Explore Growth Marketing, Startup Finance, AI, and Pitch Deck strategies.
Participate in investor-focused Startup Pitch Sessions.
Discover emerging businesses and innovative ideas.
Attend the prestigious ISW Startup Awards.
Experience the launch of India Startup Club.
Build meaningful professional relationships.
Discover potential partnerships and business opportunities.
Become part of one of India's leading startup communities.
500+ Delegates. 100+ Investors. 20 Awards. 3 Days.

The scale of India Startup Week 2026 makes it more than just another business conference.

It is a curated meeting point for India's startup ecosystem.

500+ delegates.

100+ investors.

20 award categories.

3 days.

1 city – Bangalore.

The combination of learning, networking, fundraising, pitching, recognition, and community makes ISW26 a valuable platform for anyone serious about entrepreneurship and innovation.

Connect, Learn, Pitch & Grow

The startup ecosystem grows when people share ideas, knowledge, capital, and opportunities.

India Startup Week 2026 brings these elements together in one place.

Come to learn from experienced founders.

Come to meet investors.

Come to pitch your startup.

Come to explore partnerships.

Come to discover emerging businesses.

Or simply come to connect with India's most ambitious entrepreneurial community.

Whatever your role in the ecosystem, ISW26 offers opportunities to create meaningful connections and discover new possibilities.

Event Registration Details

The registration desk for India Startup Week 2026 opens at 9:30 AM on 21 August 2026.

Attendees are encouraged to arrive on time to complete registration and make the most of the three-day programme.

Important: Passes are non-refundable but transferable.

Be in the Room Where India's Startup Ecosystem Meets

India Startup Week 2026 is designed for people who want to build, invest, collaborate, learn, and grow.

Whether you are a founder searching for your next funding opportunity, an investor looking for the next promising startup, a corporate leader exploring partnerships, or an ecosystem builder looking to expand your network, ISW26 brings you closer to the people and opportunities that matter.

Join India's startup community in Bangalore for three days of innovation, investment, entrepreneurship, networking, learning, pitching, and celebration.