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Nine
experiences,
one day

Learn from founders, show what you are building, meet the people who can help — and leave with real opportunities.

What's in store

Nine ways to
show up

Learn from founders who've done it, show what you're building, meet the people who can help — and leave with real opportunities.

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Founders Connect

Curated, small-group conversations between early-stage founders and experienced entrepreneurs, mentors and investors. Bring your toughest question — leave with a plan and a contact list.

FoundersMentorsInvestorsIndustry expertsIncubators
Join as a startup
02

Startup Showcase

The region's most promising startups demo live to investors, corporates, media and the community.

03

Founder Panel Discussion

Unfiltered stories from founders — first customers, first hires, first failures and what they'd do differently.

04

Startup Thanjavur Awards

Five categories celebrating the builders shaping the region.

05

Opportunity Desk

Funding schemes, incorporation, product development and business support — answered on the spot.

06

Startup Street

A buzzing lane of stalls where startups exhibit products, meet customers and close deals.

07

One-Min Startup Spotlight

60 seconds on the main stage. Your startup, the whole audience, one shot.

08

Startup Networking

Structured networking zones to meet co-founders, mentors, partners and first customers.

09

Networking Lunch

Great conversations happen over food. Curated tables mixing founders, investors and students.

Opportunity Desk

Every answer
at one desk

Have an idea but don't know the next step? Walk up to the Opportunity Desk and meet experts who can help you start, fund and grow your venture.

  • Free for every pass holder
  • 1:1 guidance with domain experts
  • Walk away with clear next steps

Funding schemes

Central & state government schemes, grants, seed funds and investor readiness.

Incorporation

Choosing the right entity, registration, startup recognition and compliance basics.

Product development

Turning an idea into an MVP — tech, design, prototyping and testing.

Business support

Mentoring, banking, GST, marketing, go-to-market and partnerships.

IP & legal

Trademarks, patents, contracts and protecting what you build.

Incubation & networks

Connect with incubators, accelerators and the wider startup ecosystem.

60Seconds
One-Min Startup Spotlight

Sixty seconds
to be remembered

No slides. No excuses. Founders get one minute on the main stage to tell the entire audience what they're building and what they need. Short, sharp and unforgettable.