Bhubaneswar, Odisha | Nov 14–15, 2026

ScaleUp India Summit

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

DATE14–15 November, 2026

CITYBhubaneswar, Odisha

FORMAT2-Day Summit

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About the Summit

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

2026

Edition #01

Who Attends

Built For Three Tribes

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Founders

Early-stage to growth-stage startup founders from across India who are building the next wave of homegrown innovation and looking to scale.

2500+ Expected

02 💼

Investors

Angel investors, venture capitalists, family offices, and institutional investors actively deploying capital across seed to Series B rounds.

100+ Investors

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Policy Makers

Senior ministers and policy makers from the Government of India who shape the startup ecosystem — from policy to public procurement.

Central & State Govt

What You Get

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.

Why
ScaleUp?

India-wide participants, Odisha-hosted
Direct access to 50+ active investors
Govt ministers & startup policy dialogue
Exhibition stalls for brand visibility
Curated 1:1 investor-founder meetings
Live startup pitch competition
Post-event media coverage
Community access beyond the event

Event Agenda

2 Days. Infinite Possibilities.

08:30 AM

Registration & Welcome Breakfast

All Attendees

Check-In

10:00 AM

Inaugural Address & State of Indian Startups

Guest of Honour: Minister, Govt. of India

Keynote

11:00 AM

Fireside Chat: Founder to Unicorn

TBA — Unicorn Founder

Fireside

12:00 PM

Panel: The Future of Deep Tech in India

4 Panellists + Moderator

Panel

01:30 PM

Networking Lunch & Exhibition Stalls Open

All Attendees

Networking

03:00 PM

Startup Pitch Arena — Round 1

Selected Startup Founders

Pitch

05:00 PM

Investor Masterclass: What We Look For

Panel of VCs & Angel Investors

Workshop

07:00 PM

Evening Mixer & Networking Cocktail Hour

All Attendees

Networking

09:00 AM

Day 2 Open & Morning Chai Networking

All Attendees

Networking

09:30 AM

Policy Dialogue: Startup India 2.0

Govt. Ministers + Founders

Policy

11:00 AM

Pitch Grand Finale — Top 10 Startups

Finalist Startup Founders

Pitch Finals

01:00 PM

Networking Lunch & Final Exhibition Hours

All Attendees

Networking

02:30 PM

Curated 1:1 Investor-Founder Meetings

By Application Only

1:1 Meetings

04:00 PM

Awards & Winner Announcement

All Attendees

Awards

05:00 PM

Closing Keynote: Building India's Future

Chief Guest: Senior Govt. Official

Keynote

06:00 PM

Summit Close & Community Dinner

All Attendees

Closing

Featured Speakers

Voices That Matter

        Announcements Coming Soon

TBA

Keynote Speaker

Minister, Government of India

Startup India

TBA

Unicorn Founder

Founder & CEO

Indian Unicorn

TBA

VC Partner

General Partner

Leading VC Fund

TBA

State Minister

Minister of Industry

Govt. of Odisha

TBA

Angel Investor

Serial Investor

Independent

TBA

Deep Tech Founder

Founder

Deep Tech Startup

TBA

Policy Expert

Advisor

NITI Aayog

Many More

Announcements

Coming Soon

Our Partners

Backed By The Best

Passes & Tickets

Choose Your Access Level

Standard

Founder Pass

₹4,999

Per Person + GST | Both Days

✓ Full 2-day event access
✓ Keynotes & panel sessions
✓ Networking lunches
✓ Exhibition stall access
✓ Evening mixer (Day 1)
✗ Investor 1:1 meetings
✗ VIP lounge access
✗ Pitch stage slot

Most Value

Investor Pass

₹9,999

Per Person + GST | Both Days

✓ Full 2-day event access
✓ Keynotes & panel sessions
✓ Networking lunches
✓ Exhibition stall access
✓ Evening mixer (Day 1)
✓ Curated investor 1:1 meetings
✓ VIP lounge access
✗ Pitch stage slot

All-In

Platinum Pass

₹19,999

Per Person + GST | Both Days

✓ Full 2-day event access
✓ Keynotes & panel sessions
✓ Networking lunches
✓ Exhibition stall access
✓ Evening mixer (Day 1)
✓ Curated investor 1:1 meetings
✓ VIP lounge + Community dinner
✓ Guaranteed pitch stage slot

      Early Bird pricing ends 31 July 2026. Group discounts available for teams of 5+.  |  Stall Booking →
    

Venue

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

Convention Centre, Bhubaneswar
Odisha, India — 751001

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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 Three Tribes

Every OpportunityUnder One Roof

2 Days. Infinite Possibilities.

Voices That Matter

Backed By The Best

Choose Your Access Level

Heart of Eastern India

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Billing Details

Every Opportunity
Under One Roof