Upcoming Startup & Funding Events - July 2025
From Pitch competitions to Global tech challenges, here are the key events driving startup growth and investment opportunities this season.
Startup Events:
1. Global Startup Summit (Hyderabad)
Location:- Radisson Hyderabad Hitec City, Hyderabad
Date :- 06 September 2025
Description :- One-day summit focused on scaling, fundraising, and cross-border collaboration.
Website:- https://www.globalstartups.club/event-details-registration/global-startup-summit-hyderabad-2025
2. Entrepreneur 2025
Location:- Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi
Date :- 23 September 2025
Description :- Hosted by Entrepreneur India, this event will feature over 150 speakers, 250+ startups, and 2,500+ attendees
Website:- Entrepreneur 2025
3. Nasscom Future Forge & Tech Developer Confluence
Location:- Sheraton Grand, Whitefield, Banglore
Date:- 07 – 08 August
Description :- his two-day event brings together India’s leading deep tech innovators, startups, developers, and investors. Day 1 (Future Forge) will focus on strategic discussions, investor roundtables, and enterprise showcases around quantum computing, AI, space-tech, and cyber security. Day 2 (Tech Developer Confluence) will feature hands-on coding workshops, hackathons, and developer showcases covering generative AI, cloud MLOps, and quantum-secure systems.
4. The August Fest 2025
Location ;- Hyderabad
Date:- 09 &10 August , 2025
Description :- A dynamic mix of startup pitches, creative performances, and investor networking—celebrated as a festival of innovation and culture.
Website:- https://theaugustfest.com/
5. CII Chandigarh Startup Conclave 2025
Location:- Chandigarh
Date:- 21 Aug 2025
Description :- A talented pool of graduates from esteemed universities drives innovation, while a collaborative atmosphere promotes knowledge sharing and networking..
Startup Funding Opportunities:
1. Global MSME Idea Hackathon 5.0
Date :- Apply by July 31, 2025
Amount :- Up to ₹15 L grant
Equity Taken : - 0%
Link:- https://my.msme.gov.in/inc/
2. Shark Tank India
Date :- Apply by July 27, 2025
Amount :- Up to ₹10–₹50 L
Equity Taken : - 5% – 25%
Link:- https://sharktank.sonyliv.com/
3. WEI Business Pitch Competitions
Date :- Apply by July 31, 2025
Amount :- Up to ₹3L worth angel funding for businesses.
Equity Taken : - Not specified
4. Hello Tomorrow Global Challenge (India Region)
Date :- Apply by August 30, 2025
Amount :- €100K Grand Prize
Equity Taken : - 0%
5. Shell.ai Futures Pitch
Date :- Apply by 05 August, 2025
Amount :- Up to $5000
Equity Taken : - 0%
Link:- https://www.shell.in/about-us/what-we-do/changemakers/futurespitch.html