Upcoming Startup & Funding Events - 13 Sep 2025
From Pitch competitions to Global tech challenges, here are the key events driving startup growth and investment opportunities this season.
Startup Events:
1. Name: Bharat Startup Summit Gujarat 2025
Location: Gandhinagar, Gujarat
Date: 20-21 September, 2025
Description: Forums for entrepreneurs: mentoring, networking, raising capital, workshops to overcome growth barriers.
Website: https://www.bharatstartup.in/gujarat/
2. Name: Nasscom Agentic AI Confluence 2025
Date: 7 October, 2025
Location: Bengaluru
Description: Focused on AI, with CXOs, innovators, startup tech intersections.
Website: https://nasscom.in/events
3. Name: UP International Trade Show (UPITS) 2025
Date: 25-29 September, 2025
Location: India Expo Centre & Mart, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh
Description: The event will feature knowledge sessions aimed at empowering youth, entrepreneurs, and investors.
Website: https://upinternationaltradeshow.com/
4. Name: ICCON Summit 2025
Date: 24-25 November 2025
Location: Hyderabad
Description: Focused on startup corporate partnerships and scaling impact.
Funding Opportunities:
1. Name: Startup Grants India
Date: 15 September 2025
Amount: Up to 50,00,000 or less depending on program
Equity Taken: Not specified
Website: https://www.startupgrantsindia.com/
2. Name: Startup India Seed Fund Scheme
Date: 31 December 2025
Amount: Upto 20 lakhs
Equity Taken: Not specified
Website: https://seedfund.startupindia.gov.in/
3. Name: ELEVATE 2025 Challenge (Karnataka)
Date: 15 September 2025
Amount: Upto 50 lakhs
Equity Taken: Not specified
Website: https://www.missionstartupkarnataka.org/elevate-karnataka?en
4. Name: India-Sweden Collaborative Industrial R&D Programme
Date: 14 November 2025
Amount: Upto 15 million
Equity Taken: Not specified
Website: https://www.startupgrantsindia.com/india-sweden-collaborative-industrial-rd-programme-87