ABOUT VSF 6.0
An incredible spectrum of
Innovation,
Exploration,
all you can dream of. The Vadodara Startup Festival is a premier annual event that brings together a diverse community of entrepreneurs, investors, industry leaders, academicians, and aspiring business owners.
Held in the culturally rich city of Vadodara, the festival acts as a dynamic platform designed to foster innovation, entrepreneurship, and strategic collaborations. The festival features a mix of keynote speeches, panel discussions, workshops, startup showcases, and competitions that cover a broad range of industries and tech advancements. Participants gain valuable insights into the startup ecosystem, explore funding opportunities, and engage in strategic networking. The overarching aim of the Vadodara Startup Festival is to cultivate a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem that contributes to both economic growth and social development in the region. By supporting innovative ideas and promoting an environment conducive to creativity and risk-taking, the festival plays a vital role in empowering startups to scale and succeed. This event is not just a showcase but a catalyst for positive change, inspiring attendees to take their ventures to new heights and positioning Vadodara as a pivotal hub in the Indian startup landscape.
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Startup Nivesh 2.0
Startup Nivesh is a premier event tailored to connect ambitious entrepreneurs with top-tier investors, offering funding opportunities up to ₹10 Crores.
Startup Industry Connect
Startup Industry Connect serves as a powerful platform that brings together startups and established industries to explore collaboration, partnerships, and pilot opportunities. It aims to bridge the gap between innovation and enterprise by connecting disruptive ideas with real-world market needs.
Startup Expo
The Startup Expo is the premier platform for startups to showcase innovations to 25,000+ visitors, 100+ industries, and 50+ investors.
Startup Idea Competition
A platform for aspiring entrepreneurs to present their groundbreaking ideas, whether at concept stage or fully developed.
Signature Talks
Gain insights from influential leaders and business tycoons as they share lessons from their entrepreneurial journeys.
The Startup Games
An energetic set of interactive activities combining fun, creativity, and entrepreneurship to spark teamwork and innovation.
The Startup Star
A flagship challenge honoring Mr. and Ms. Startup — founders who embody leadership, creativity, communication & entrepreneurial spirit.
Startup Masterclass
A comprehensive training session covering ideation, validation, scaling, and funding for future innovators.
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Startup Founders & Innovators
ECOSYSTEM ENABLERS AT PU
Ms. Sneha Basu Roy
VC & Startup Partnerships
Google India
Mr. Harsh Parekh
Co-Founder at API Holdings
(Pharmeasy / Retailio /
Aknamed / Thyrocare / Docon)
Ashneer Grover
Former Founder / MD / CEO - BharatPe
Dr. Preet Deep Singh
Vice President, Government AI
Adoption at Invest India
Abhay Jere
Vice Chairman AICTE & Chief Innovation Officer (CIO) at Ministry of Education, Govt. of India
Dr. Ramanan Ramanathan
Chairperson | Board Member | Advisor | Strategy, Innovation, Growth Consultant | Founder Mission Director Atal Innovation Mission, Fmr Addnl Secretary NITI Aayog | Fmr CEO CMC, SVP TCS
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