Ideabaaz Startup Fest 2026 To Host 150+ Indian And Global Investors And 300+ Startups At Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi
Ideabaaz Startup Fest 2026 will host over 300 startups and 150 investors at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, from August 26–30, 2026, offering funding, mentorship, and awards. The event includes a six-week founder cohort program, live Demo Day pitches, and national OTT streaming for visibility, aiming to bridge gaps in capital and mentorship for Indian entrepreneurs.
Ideabaaz, India’s startup funding and entrepreneurship platform, has announced Ideabaaz Startup Fest 2026, a five-day event scheduled from August 26–30, 2026, at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. The festival will bring together 300+ curated startups and 150+ Indian and global investors, along with mentors, industry leaders, and media, to foster funding, mentorship, and recognition. The event features a six-week founder cohort program, where 50 startups will receive mentorship, investor-readiness training, and business coaching. The top 10 startups will pitch live on Demo Day before investors, including venture capital firms, family offices, and celebrity investors. Applications for the cohort opened on June 1, 2026. Beyond funding, the festival includes 50 startup awards across innovation, impact, resilience, and growth, along with workshops and networking opportunities in sectors like AI, fintech, climate tech, and healthcare. Both the Demo Day and Startup Awards Grand Finale will be streamed on a national OTT platform for broader reach. Jeet Wagh, Founder & CEO of Ideabaaz, stated the event aims to address challenges founders face in accessing mentorship, networks, and capital. The festival is designed as a long-term ecosystem initiative, supporting founders through dedicated programs and year-round engagement. Ideabaaz Startup Fest 2026 builds on the success of its inaugural TV season, broadcast on ZeeTV and streamed on Zee5, reinforcing its role as a comprehensive platform for India’s startup ecosystem.
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