Events

Startup Events in India

Every upcoming startup, investor and founder event we track in India, in date order.

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One Hour, One Skill #1: Stop Asking "Would You Use This?"

EventOnline
20:30Asia / Hong Kong
Online, India
Startup Agile Group - Bangalore

This online event challenges founders to rethink how they validate product ideas by highlighting the problem of polite but misleading feedback. It is for founders who want to build products that customers will actually buy rather than just say yes to. Participants learn to improve their approach to customer validation to avoid wasted effort.

FoundersOnlineFree to Attend

the arc of storytelling - for founders, VCs, operators & more

WebinarFundraisingIn personFree
17:30Asia / Kolkata
Bengaluru, India, Bengaluru, India
Luma Bengaluru

This session helps founders, VCs, operators, and community builders craft clear and consistent stories from their experiences and challenges. Participants learn storytelling frameworks and narrative arcs to build trust and connection in various conversations. It is for those building meaningful tech ventures who want to communicate their journey more effectively.

FoundersHands-OnInvestorsFree to Attend

Easy Run with AI Founders

ConferenceAI & Machine LearningIn personFree
08:00Asia / Kolkata
Bengaluru, India, Bengaluru, India
Luma Bengaluru

This is a relaxed community run designed to help AI founders, operators, investors, and builders connect before a tech conference in Bengaluru. Participants run at an easy conversational pace through Cubbon Park to start discussions and networking informally. The event supports community engagement ahead of the main conference while encouraging casual social interaction.

FoundersInvestorsFree to AttendOperators

Reality Check: Pitch Your Idea to 10 Real People

Demo DayAI & Machine LearningConsumer & CommerceIn personFree
10:00Asia / Kolkata
Bengaluru, India, Bengaluru, India
Luma Bengaluru

Founders bring their ideas, landing pages, prototypes, or MVPs and pitch them directly to real potential users to get clear, structured feedback on what users understand, find confusing, and whether they would use the product. This event helps early-stage founders validate their concepts through direct user interaction. The goal is to improve product understanding and fit before further development.

FoundersIdea StagePitchingFree to Attend

Builders & Founders Walk : Agara Lake

ConferenceIn person
17:15Asia / Kolkata
agara lake, Bangalore, India
Builders & Founders

This event is an informal gathering for startup builders and founders in Bengaluru to connect and have casual conversations away from their screens. It offers an opportunity for founders to share experiences and build community in an outdoor setting near Agara Lake. Attendees can refresh their perspective and network with peers in a relaxed environment.

FoundersNetworkingFree to Attend

swipe night: a live product feedback game for founders

AwardsIn personFree
19:00Asia / Kolkata
Bengaluru, India
Luma Bengaluru

Twelve real products are presented anonymously as dating profiles and voted on live by attendees using phone swipes. Founders receive direct, immediate feedback on their product positioning from a curated audience of founders, operators, product people, and investors. The event provides insights into product appeal and includes awards and post-event data analysis.

FoundersInvestorsNetworkingFree to Attend

Mafia and Board Game Night

AwardsIn personFree
17:00Asia / Kolkata
Founder Startup House Bangalore, Bengaluru, India
Luma Bengaluru

This event is a casual board game and mafia night for founders, operators, engineers, and builders to connect without talks, pitches, or slides. The games encourage collaboration, negotiation, and reading people, mirroring startup skills. It provides a relaxed environment to build genuine relationships during Bengaluru's Basecamp tech week.

FoundersNetworkingFree to AttendOperators

Builders' After Hours

CompetitionAI & Machine LearningConsumer & CommerceIn personFree
18:00Asia / Kolkata
Echoes of Harmony Music House, Bengaluru, India
Luma Bengaluru

This event offers an evening of games, music, and friendly competition for founders, operators, designers, investors, and others involved in consumer tech and AI. It replaces usual networking with interactive activities to help attendees connect in a relaxed setting. Participants also enjoy live performances and casual conversations at a music school venue in Bengaluru.

FoundersInvestorsFree to AttendOperators

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EventIn person
19:00Asia / Kolkata
Gateway of India, Mumbai, India
StartupCouncil.org Mumbai Tech Entrepreneurs & Investors

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FoundersFree to Attend

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