Everyone is building agents, chatbots, and AI in the cloud. Cool. But how do you make AI work in the real world — on a device, at the edge, locally on a kiosk that doesn’t have time to run a round trip to a server cluster?

That's the problem we're putting in front of you.

Build AI that runs where the physical world actually happens: retail, restaurants, healthcare, logistics.

10 teams (2-4 per team). $6,000 prize pool. Designed for experienced developers (3+ years) who are ready to build and deploy production-grade AI solutions on real-world hardware across enterprise verticals.

This is for engineers who want to ship something real. Edge inference, computer vision, voice on actual hardware, running locally. We’re judging on a live demo, not a slide deck. If you've got 3+ years building ML systems and you're tired of demos that only work on a laptop, this is your week.

Mentors and AWS solutions architects on-site throughout. Good builds win. Great builds shape the future.

Applications are open. Ten teams, screened on the strength of your idea.

Evaluation Criteria

• 30% Enterprise Problem Depth: Does this solve a real, painful problem in the chosen vertical? Is the ROI clear?
• 25% Hardware Integration: How well does the solution interface with edge devices, sensors, or point-of-sale hardware?
• 25% AI Quality & Innovation: Sophistication of the ML models, latency optimization, and creative approach to inference.
• 20% Live Demo Readiness: Can you prove it works? Production-readiness and reliability during the final presentation.

Prize Allocation

• FIRST PLACE: $3,000
• SECOND PLACE: $2,000
• THIRD PLACE: $1,000

Startup Founders: Bring your startup questions and challenges to the Startup Council’s FREE founder support “Office Hours”. Get FREE expert Silicon Valley advice to help you start and grow your venture.

Want to find angel investors? Practice your investor pitch? Have questions about raising venture capital? How to find product/market fit? Pitch decks? Building your team? Protecting your intellectual property? Starting a company as a first-time, female, or minority founder? We're here to help!

A free, fun, friendly livestream for startup founders and friends worldwide, our mission is to increase access to innovation and investment for all. Join Startup Council CEO, Scott Fox, for valuable startup strategy advice, fundraising expertise, and networking.

HAVE A STARTUP QUESTION to ask Scott ON CAMERA? Or want to practice your INVESTOR PITCH?

You'll get helpful, free expert feedback LIVE if you RSVP in advance!

For Entrepreneurs, Executives & Conscious Leaders Seeking Business Alignment & Meaningful Connections

This is NOT traditional business networking.

Most business networking events focus on quick introductions, surface-level conversations, and pitching — leaving people overwhelmed, disconnected, and unclear about what to do next.

The Financial Chakras™ Business Networking Circle is different.

This is a guided business alignment and connection experience designed for entrepreneurs, executives, and conscious leaders who want clarity, alignment, and meaningful professional relationships — not transactional networking.

What Makes This Business Networking Circle Different

Unlike typical networking events, this experience is structured, intentional, and experiential.

✔ Grounding meditation to create clarity and presence

✔ High-level EXCLUSIVE framework teaching

✔ Guided alignment conversations (not random breakout rooms)

✔ Structured reflection to turn insight into direction

✔ Clear pathways for continued growth and support

Who This Event Is For

✔ Entrepreneurs growing or scaling a business

✔ Executives seeking clarity, balance, and aligned leadership

✔ Business owners who value depth over hustle

✔ Conscious leaders who want meaningful connections

Dear Founder,

We are excited to announce that applications are now open for the TiE Women Program 2026, an incredible opportunity for women founders to showcase their innovative business ideas on a global stage.

If you are a woman entrepreneur with a passion for innovation and a drive to make a difference, we encourage you to apply to participate in this prestigious program. Whether you are in the early stages of launching your startup or have an established business looking to scale, this competition offers a platform to gain visibility, network with industry leaders & investors, and access mentorship.

To apply, please complete the following application form. We welcome applications from women founders across all industries and sectors.

Program highlights include:

• Opportunity to present your startup on an international platform
• Access to a network of investors, mentors, and industry experts
• Structured guidance from seasoned entrepreneurs
• Entry into a vibrant, supportive community of women founders

Eligibility Criteria

• Female-founded or co-founded startups ONLY. (The opportunity to pitch will only be provided to the female founder/co-founder).
• Female co-founder(s) must have minimum 33% equity in the company.
• Companies in business for less than seven years only at the time of application (Company registration after Jan 1, 2019)
• Preference to startups raising funds
• Idea Stage Startups do not qualify for screening

Check our website for more information www.tiewomen.org

Note: TiE Women reserves the right to take a decision regarding applications to further the cause of the TiE Women mission.

AI Day for Startups is a series of multi-city, multi-format events, designed by Google for Indian startups and hosted with the startup ecosystem partners across the country, to equip early-stage startups with the knowledge and tools to seamlessly integrate AI solutions into their products.

A full-day experience for startups, founders, developers, students, and AI enthusiasts to explore the future of Artificial Intelligence, product innovation and startup growth.

What to expect:

• AI tools & latest industry trends
• Sessions by experts and developers
• Networking with founders & innovators
• Startup ecosystem connections
• Hands-on learning opportunities

Agenda:

• 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM: Registration & Breakfast
• 10:00 AM - 10:05 AM: Welcome Note
• 10:05 AM - 10:20 AM: Opening Keynote
• 10:20 AM - 11:05 AM: Panel Discussion on "The Multi-Stack Advantage: Architecting Autonomy, Sovereignty, and Physical Intelligence in 2026"
• 11:05 AM - 12:00 PM: A Deep Dive into Google's AI Stack
• 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM: Lunch Break
• 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM: Build with Google AI Hackathon | Build your AI application or solution in real time using Google AI Studio or Google Antigravity, leveraging Google AI stacks like Gemini API, Gemma, Nano Banana, Veo, and Lyria, and deploy it on Google Cloud.
• 4:00 PM - 4:15 PM: Closing Note
• 4:15 PM - 5:00 PM: High tea & Networking

SV SHARKS 5.0!!, a live pitching event. Funding Happens LIVE!! Empowering "every" founder!

The live pitching by 10 Deeptech startups from all categories from Talent Tech, Law Tech, Drone Tech, Bio Tech, Energy Tech, AI Conversational, EdTech and more. We give 10 mins to every founder to pitch with Q&A from 10 Investors with an interesting online audience polls to decide whose model is scalable.

This event was sponsored by all startup founders to make our vision - BY FOUNDERS, FOR FOUNDERS.

This event is Not-For-Profit. The fund we collect, Invest into founders.

​Get ready for an electrifying evening at SV SHARKS 5.0! Watch as bold startup founders take the stage to pitch their big ideas live in front of 10 savvy investors (aka “SV Sharks.”) Whether you’re a founder, investor, or just love the thrill of fresh ideas, this is your chance to soak up the energy, make new connections, and maybe even witness the next big thing.

It is PRIVATE "Invite Only" EVENT offline event. (limited seats only).

The Young Entrepreneurs Summit (YES) Telangana Business Expo YES-2026 is a large-scale entrepreneurial and business ecosystem platform designed to connect aspiring new entrepreneurs, startups, MSMEs, franchise brands, investors, corporates, and policymakers under one roof. YES-2026 is not just an exhibition. It is a movement to accelerate youth-driven economic growth by creating real business opportunities, structured networking, and industry exposure.

A Platform Built for Opportunity

• Franchise & distribution opportunities
• Startup collaborations
• Industrial partnerships
• Investment connections
• Technology solutions
• Government ecosystem engagement

SIX PAVILIONS

• AI & IT Automation Pavilion
• Fintech & Banking Pavilion
• Food Processing & Agri Pavilion
• Franchise & Distribution Pavilion
• Green Energy, EV, Aerospace & Tourism Pavilion
• MSME & Manufacturing Pavilion

Why YES 2026 Matters?

India’s growth story is powered by young entrepreneurs, MSMEs, innovation, and industrial transformation. Telangana has emerged as one of the fastest-growing business ecosystems in the country and YES2026 aims to strengthen this momentum.

The summit provides:

• A marketplace for scalable business models.
• A bridge between innovators and investors.
• A platform for startups and traditional industries to collaborate.
• Exposure to emerging technologies and sustainable solutions.
• Access to corporate, banking, and government stakeholders.
• YES 2026 is designed to convert ideas into action and connections into collaborations.

Who Should Participate?

• Aspiring Entrepreneurs
• Startups and MSMEs
• Franchise brands and distributors
• Corporates and industry leaders
• Investors and financial institutions
• Technology providers
• Government bodies and ecosystem partners

In addition to grassroots workshops, YES 2026 will host high-impact conference sessions featuring successful entrepreneurs, policymakers, investors, and industrial experts.

A premium two-day summit for Startups, MSMEs, Chartered Accountants, professionals, entrepreneurs and business leaders. Explore funding, innovation, working capital, digital marketplaces, cybersecurity and growth opportunities.

Day 1 – Startups

• Invent, Build, Dominate – the zero to one mindset
• Crack the Street: Future in Investment Banking & Venture Capital
• Trust is the New Capital: Data Protection & Cybersecurity
• The Next Big Wave: Startups Shaping Tomorrow’s Industries
• Mapping the Future of Startup Innovation
• From Seed to Scale: Investors on Building India’s Next Giants
• Start up – Scale Up Tank for selected investors and startups

Day 2 – MSMEs

• MSMEs and the Journey towards Viksit Bharat
• MSME Working Capital Finance – Role of Trade Credit
• MSME Growth Playbook – Subsidies, Incentives & Smart Capital
• GeM & Digital Marketplaces
• SME IPO: Value Creation or Market Euphoria
• MSME Samadhaan & ODR – Resolving Payment Crisis

Why Attend?

• Learn from Industry Leaders
• Access Funding Opportunities
• Strengthen Business Operations
• Leverage Technology & Innovation
• Build Strategic Connections

India’s growth story is being rewritten by a new generation of builders. From high-impact startups to category-defining brands, the next decade belongs to those who can scale with purpose and lead with innovation.

Driven by digital acceleration, entrepreneurial ambition, and expanding opportunities across sectors, India is entering a phase where innovation-led enterprises are playing a defining role in economic progress.

The ET Now Bharat Growth Summit & Awards brings this ecosystem together on one platform to recognise excellence, unlock opportunities, and spotlight the leaders shaping India’s future.

Why This Matters

India is no longer just a high-potential market, it is a global innovation engine. Startups and new-age enterprises are driving job creation, building globally competitive solutions, and transforming industries at scale.

As this momentum accelerates, the need to identify, recognise, and amplify these success stories becomes critical. This platform is designed to do exactly that, bringing visibility to those building the next chapter of Bharat’s growth story.

Who Should Attend

• Founders & Co-Founders
• CEOs and Managing Directors
• Policymakers and Government Leaders
• CIOs, COOs, and Business Heads
• Venture Capitalists & Angel Investors
• Private Equity Leaders
• Corporate Venture and Innovation Teams
• Incubators, Accelerators, and Ecosystem Enablers

Bharat Growth Awards

A definitive recognition platform celebrating the individuals and organisations building India’s innovation and business landscape.

From early-stage startups to high-growth enterprises and visionary leaders, the awards honour those creating impact at scale while contributing to India’s long-term, sustainable growth.

Individual Excellence Awards (Recognising leadership, vision, and personal impact)

• Visionary Founder of the Year
• Young Entrepreneur of the Year
• Woman Leader of the Year
• Social Impact Leader:
• Most Promosing Leader of the Year
• AI/ML Innovation Leader
• E-commerce Innovation Leader

South India's Biggest 24 Hour Hard-Tech Hackathon

A 24 hour non-stop hard-tech hackathon where students, recent graduates (within 2 years), and early-stage founders build real, working prototypes from scratch. Team Size can be up to 5 members | Individual participation allowed. Registration fee is ₹499/- per individual. Last Date to Register is June 8th 2026. No refunds for cancellation.

Overview

• Category: 24-Hour Offline Hard-Tech Hackathon.
• Organizer: AIC RAISE Business Incubator (supported by Atal Innovation Mission).
• Venue: AIC RAISE, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu (Offline only).
• Eligibility: Students, recent graduates (within 2 years), and early-stage founders.
• Team Size: Up to 5 members (Individual participation allowed).

What You Gain?

• Winners get up to ₹5 LAKHS grant!
• Startup Toolkit & Fab Lab Access for Most Innovative Ideas!
• Internship Opportunities for Top Performers!
• Certificates for all participants!

Technical Tracks

• The event focuses on the intersection of physical hardware and digital intelligence:
• Hardware & Robotics: Structural design and physical automation.
• IoT (Internet of Things): Connected sensors and smart systems.
• AI/ML: Integrating intelligence into physical devices.

Amenities Provided

• The venue is fully equipped to support a 24 hour build:
• Tech Support: High-speed WiFi, Power Backup, and Charging Stations.
• Food: Lunch, Tea, Coffee, and Refreshments included.
• Workspace: AC Venue, Printers, Stationery, and Welcome Kits.
• Special Note: Accommodation for women participants is available upon prior request.

Note - Accommodation for women participants considered upon request