Empowering Ideas. Enabling Innovation. Building the Future.
21st–22nd August 2026 | DoubleTree by Hilton, Whitefield
Global Triumph Foundation – Associate Partner | The Business Ascent – Magazine Partner
India Startup Week 2026 brought together a vibrant ecosystem of entrepreneurs, founders, CEOs, investors, educators and industry leaders for two days of insightful conversations, knowledge sharing, networking and business collaboration. The event featured a comprehensive agenda of keynote addresses, fireside chats, panel discussions, master classes, workshops and founder–investor interactions. Event Agenda Day1 & 2
Key Speakers & Distinguished Guests
The event brought together an impressive group of business leaders, entrepreneurs, investors, industry experts and distinguished personalities. Key voices included Ashwinder R. Singh, Vice Chairman, BCD Group and Chairman, CII, Real Estate; Dr. A. Velumani, Creator of Thyrocare, AVM Labs & AVM Smiles; Ramani Iyer, Co-Founder of Justdial; Sandeep Gupta, CFA, Founder & CEO, Corner Bricks; Rohan Bajaj, Angel Investor; Heena Arora Agarwal; Sivananda, Co-Founder, India Rising; Sudeep Ambare, Executive Director & CEO, ARAI-AMTIF; Sri Krishna Chaitanya Swami, ISKCON Governing Body Minister; Revathi Kamath, Founder of Calyx, Philanthropist & Environmentalist; Biren Parekh, Director, CRISIL Limited; Menaka Sulladmath, Managing Director, BFC Global; and Ragini Dwivedi, Indian Actress. The programme brought together diverse perspectives on entrepreneurship, technology, investment, leadership and sustainable business growth. Event Agenda Day1 & 2 Event Agenda Day1 & 2
The sessions addressed some of the most important themes shaping India's entrepreneurial landscape, including AI and DeepTech, startup funding, innovation, leadership, scaling businesses, global expansion, sustainability and building companies with long-term impact. Event Agenda Day1 & 2
The Business Ascent – Latest Edition Launch
A special highlight of India Startup Week 2026 was the launch of the latest edition of The Business Ascent. Mr. Ramani Iyer, Co-Founder of Justdial, was featured as the Face of the Magazine, while the edition was launched by Ms. Revathi Kamath.
The launch created a strong connection between business media and the entrepreneurial ecosystem. Ramani Iyer also contributed to several key conversations during the event, including “The Funding Myth – What Investors Really Look For in Startups in 2026,” “Building Companies That Last Beyond Funding,” and “What Nobody Tells Founders.” Event Agenda Day1 & 2 Event Agenda Day1 & 2 Event Agenda Day1 & 2
Connecting the Startup Ecosystem
Beyond the main stage, India Startup Week created opportunities for founder–investor meetings, fundraising discussions, networking and strategic connections, enabling entrepreneurs to engage with investors, mentors and potential business partners. Event Agenda Day1 & 2
With Global Triumph Foundation as Associate Partner and The Business Ascent as Magazine Partner, India Startup Week 2026 provided a powerful platform for ideas, leadership, innovation and collaboration.
Amit Jain – Founder, Global Triumph Foundation
“India Startup Week 2026 represents the growing strength and maturity of India’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. The coming together of founders, CEOs, investors, educators and industry leaders creates an important platform for sharing knowledge, building meaningful partnerships and exploring new opportunities. At Global Triumph Foundation, we believe that such platforms play a vital role in connecting visionary minds and strengthening India’s journey towards becoming a global innovation and business powerhouse.”
Monika Jain – Founder, The Business Ascent
“India Startup Week 2026 is a celebration of ideas, ambition and entrepreneurial leadership. The conversations around innovation, AI, funding, leadership and global expansion reflect the changing aspirations of India’s business community. Through The Business Ascent, we are proud to document and amplify the journeys of leaders who are creating meaningful impact. Our association with India Startup Week reflects our commitment to bringing inspiring entrepreneurial stories to a wider audience.”
Together, their perspectives reflect the larger vision of India Startup Week 2026 — creating a platform where ideas meet opportunity, leaders exchange knowledge, and India’s entrepreneurial ecosystem moves forward with greater collaboration and purpose.
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