Special Programmes

Special Programmes at Startup Mahakumbh

Startup MahaRathi

This is an exciting highlight of the event is the Startup MahaRathi Challenge, a high- impact platform designed to identify and accelerate India’s most promising early to growth-stage startups across 10 key sectors, including AI, DeepTech & Cybersecurity, HealthTech & BioTech, Gaming & Sports, Fintech, Incubators & Accelerators, Mobility, Agritech, B2B & Precision Manufacturing, D2C, ClimateTech, and Defence & SpaceTech.

Highlights of this flagship initiative

National Recognition by DPIIT
₹30 Crore Funding Pool (Top startups receive grants of up to ₹5 Lakh)
Connect with 100+ VCs, Family Offices & UHNIs
Mentorship from Industry Leaders & Policy Experts
Dedicated Support for Emerging States & Union Territories

Masterclasses

Designed for deep learning and skill enhancement, Masterclasses at Startup Mahakumbh offer intensive sessions led by global experts and industry veterans. These sessions provide actionable knowledge and practical insights. Startups will gain hands-on expertise to sharpen their business acumen and stay ahead in a competitive market.

B2B Meetings

B2B Meetings serve as a powerful networking avenue, connecting startups with investors, corporates, and potential business partners. These curated, high-impact meetings facilitate meaningful collaborations, funding opportunities, and strategic partnerships.

Futurepreneurs

The Futurepreneurs Program at Startup Mahakumbh is designed to inspire & empower student innovators and entrepreneurs across India. Open to colleges nationwide, this competition invites 100 top colleges, each represented by 10 student innovators, to showcase AI-driven solutions for local challenges at Startupp Mahakumbh. The Top 10 colleges will compete in the finals, pitching to investors, policymakers, and mentors for a ₹1 Crore prize pool. Winners gain mentorship, funding opportunities, and national recognition.

Mentoring

The Mentoring program at Startup Mahakumbh brings together seasoned entrepreneurs, investors, and industry experts to guide and support emerging startups. Through one-on- one sessions and group discussions, mentors will offer valuable insights on business strategy, scaling operations, fundraising, and overcoming challenges.

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Behind every successful startup is the right mentorship. Startup Mahakumbh brings you exclusive the Mentoring Zones powered by TiE, which will provide a unique opportunity for founders to gain direct access to top industry mentors, investors, and thought leaders who have been there, done that, and can help navigate the path to success.

Whether you're refining your product, tackling operational challenges, or scaling your business, these high-impact mentoring sessions will offer invaluable insights, strategic direction, and critical connections to fuel your growth. The mentoring will be sector-focused, with Mentoring Zones embedded across the 11 thematic pavilions.

How It Works:

Tackle challenges with expert advice
Refine strategies for market success
Unlock new growth opportunities in a dynamic, collaborative environment

Mentoring Session Format:
Session Duration: 60 minutes
Format:

Roundtable discussions with 6-7 mentees per mentor
Interactive, challenge-solving discussions tailored to real-world startup issues
Sector-specific and function-specific zones for highly relevant, targeted guidance