Future Makers

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STARTUPS @ 2026

At BTS, entrepreneurs will have immense opportunities to learn, connect and forge partnerships that will elevate their Start-ups to new levels. The dedicated 3 days Conference track and Start-up awards will provide a unique opportunity to rub shoulders with Industry leaders, investors, mentors, policymakers, media and entrepreneurs.

The Startup Pavilion will be a star attraction with over 350+ Start-ups, incubators and accelerators from diverse sectors offering the best opportunity to showcase your innovations to the business visitors from India and abroad.

If you have a Start-up, you can avail a Special Exhibition rate and reserve your space, NOW!

STARTUPS CAN
  Create brand awareness/ visibility to help reach your goals
  Showcase your innovative products to a global audience
  Interact with VCs/angel investors and mentors




STARTUP TARIFF

Startup POD with 43" TV Screen


TYPE
Price
Special Offer
Startup POD (43″ TV Screen) 60000 37500
Terms & Conditions:
18% GST Applicable
The above price is applicable to only less than 7 years old Startups


Entitlements
Startup POD
43" TV Screen
One Complementary Silver Delegate Pass to access the conference zone
Two Exhibitor Badges
Listing of Organization in the e-directory


Startup POD


TYPE
Price
Special Offer
Startup POD 52000 30000
Terms & Conditions:
18% GST Applicable
The above price is applicable to only less than 7 years old Startups


Entitlements
Startup POD
One Complementary Silver Delegate Pass to access the conference zone
Two Exhibitor Badges
Listing of Organization in the e-directory
   


Chandrachood AS

chandrachood.as@mmactiv.com

+91-91488 62559

Shyam B.R.

shyam.br@mmactiv.com

+91-98860 98544

Sathyakanth Manukar

sathyakanth.manukar@mmactiv.com

+91-90353 47772

Jagadish MC

jagadish.mc@mmactiv.com

+91-99861 06565

Investor Connect Programme @ BTS 2026

Your Gateway to Funding, Mentorship & Strategic Growth
Are you building a tech-driven solution with the potential to scale and disrupt industries? The Investor Connect Programme at Bengaluru Tech Summit 2026 is your golden opportunity to gain unmatched visibility, pitch live to some of the most reputable investors, and explore strategic collaborations that can transform your growth trajectory.

What is Investor Connect?
The Investor Connect Programme is a curated, three-day initiative designed to bring startups face-to- face with investors, corporates, and ecosystem leaders. It enables early and growth-stage ventures to  forge:

  •   Strategic partnerships – collaborative projects, joint ventures, and corporate alliances
  •   Investor relationships – to secure capital, mentorship, and market access
  •   Business opportunities – connect with potential customers and expand networks

After a successful run in the last edition, the 2026 edition is set to be bigger and more impactful, with a deeper focus on curated matchmaking and sector-specific deal flow.

Mentoring

The Mentoring Sessions at Bengaluru Tech Summit offer startup founders and innovators the unique opportunity to engage directly with a panel of seasoned entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers, and domain experts. These interactive sessions are designed to provide strategic guidance, business model refinement, go-to-market insights and valuable industry connections. The mentoring sessions are highly personalized and will have experts who can guide startups across key tech sectors. For those looking to grow smart and scale right, BTS Mentoring Session is your space to listen, learn and lead.

Steps to Book Your Mentorship Session

  • 1. All registered delegates under VIP, Premium, or Standard categories are eligible to book mentorship sessions.
  • 2. Click the following link to view the list of mentors: https://www.bengalurutechsummit.com/startup.php#mentoring
  • 3. Click the “Profile” button to view a mentor’s profile and check available time slots.
  • 4. At the bottom of the mentor’s profile window, click “Book Slot” to send a mentorship request.
  • 5. A Mentorship Slot Request Form will open — enter your registered email ID (the same one used for your Bengaluru Tech Summit 2026 registration).
  • 6. Once the mentor accepts your request, your session will be confirmed, and you’ll receive an email confirmation.
  • 7. Each registered delegate can schedule up to two mentorship sessions.
  • 8. Happy Mentoring @ BTS 2026

Pitching

The Pitching Arena at Bengaluru Tech Summit is a high-energy platform where innovation will meet opportunity. Startups at various growth stages get the chance to present their ideas, products and business models to a curated audience of global investors, venture capitalists, industry leaders and ecosystem enablers. For Tech Startups, this will be a gateway to visibility, validation and possibly funding. Whether you are looking to raise capital, enter new markets or find the right partners, the Pitching Arena at BTS2026 will be the place to be. With a strong focus on deeptech, AI, climate tech, biotech, electronics & semiconductors, spacetech and other frontier innovations, the BTS Pitching Arena is where the next generation of game-changing ventures take off.

Reverse Pitching

This session lets investors pitch to startups, sharing their fund philosophy, portfolio focus, and what they are looking to back next. A transparent, founder-first approach to capital connections is what this session will be about.

Product Launch 4.0

Product Launch 4.0 at BTS 2025 will build on the success of last year’s showcase, where over 50 groundbreaking products were unveiled by startups across sectors. This year, the platform returns with greater scale and visibility, offering a powerful launchpad for next-gen innovations to debut before a global audience of investors, industry leaders, media, and policymakers.

The Department’s flagship event, Bengaluru Tech Summit (BTS), is held annually, and this year will feature the 4th edition of the Product Launch during BTS 2025.

Product Launch 4.0 will build upon the success of the previous edition, which showcased over 50 groundbreaking products from startups across various sectors. This year’s edition aims to provide a larger and more prominent platform, offering startups a unique opportunity to unveil their innovations before a global audience comprising investors, industry leaders, media, and policymakers.

The innovative products and solutions received are multi-disciplinary and sector-agnostic, spanning domains such as IT/ITeS, Agri-Tech, Med-Tech, Healthcare, Clean-Tech, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Deep Tech, Blockchain, IoT, Cybersecurity, SaaS, R&D, Satcom Technologies, AVGC, and ESDM. These include electronic devices leveraging AI and IoT, solutions in automotive manufacturing, avionics and defence, effluent air treatment, SaaS platforms, fraud-prevention applications, digital theatre platforms, smart warehousing systems, satcom solutions, and deep tech-based quality assessment platforms.

As part of BTS 2025, the Department will launch 51 innovative products by the Shri Priyank Kharge, Hon’ble Minister for Electronics, IT, Bt, RDPR, GoK.

Product Launch 5.0

Product Launch 5.0 is a high-visibility stage where innovators unveil next-generation solutions to a global audience of investors, media, industry leaders, and government representatives. Building on the success of previous editions, this platform provides startups and companies with strategic visibility at scale, helping them accelerate adoption and business growth. The showcase spans multidisciplinary technologies, from AI and deeptech to cleantech and advanced manufacturing, highlighting India’s rising role in global innovation.

BTS 2025 witnessed the launch of more than 50 products. You can also register to launch your innovation on the BTS 2026 platform. Watch this space for more information.

R&D Lab to Market

This program features India's top research institutions showcasing breakthrough innovations. The platform enables direct engagement with startups, investors, and industries to fast-track tech commercialization, driving cutting-edge research from lab benches to real-world impact.

The R&D Lab to Market pavilion at the BTS Expo showcases breakthrough technologies emerging from India’s premier research institutions, national labs, and innovation centres. By bringing original intellectual property and early-stage solutions to a commercial spotlight, this platform facilitates direct engagement with industry partners, investors, and corporate adopters. It highlights translational research that can solve real-world challenges, reduce import dependence, and build homegrown tech capability. Participants gain unmatched exposure and collaboration opportunities to transition research from concept to scalable products.


Startup Ecosystem Impact Awards

These awards recognize Karnataka-based startups delivering disruptive solutions with strong potential for employment, wealth creation, and social impact. Winners are chosen by a jury of investors, policymakers, and business leaders from India’s startup ecosystem.