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KrishiKalpa Foundation presents

Kalyana Karnataka Startup Dialogue 2026

The next chapter of entrepreneurship starts here: Bringing together the people, ideas and capital that can shape the future of entrepreneurship in Kalyana Karnataka.

Where the region’s startups meet the investors, mentors and markets they need to scale.

14 November 2026
Enrise by Sayaji Kalaburagi
About the Event

Unlocking the entrepreneurial potential of Kalyana Karnataka

Kalyana Karnataka holds immense entrepreneurial potential, powered by its talent, agricultural strengths, local industries and emerging innovations. Unlocking this potential requires stronger connections between entrepreneurs, investors, businesses, government and institutions.

Theme

An entrepreneurial ecosystem is built together.

Great entrepreneurial ecosystems are built when ideas meet experience, innovation finds markets, and founders gain access to the capital, mentorship and partnerships they need to grow.

Because the future of entrepreneurship is not built alone. It is built together.

The Kalyana Karnataka Startup Dialogue 2026, convened by KrishiKalpa Foundation, brings these stakeholders together to exchange ideas, build meaningful connections and explore practical pathways to entrepreneurship, innovation and business growth.

The event marks a step towards building a connected, collaborative and self-sustaining startup ecosystem, one that empowers regional founders to access new markets, attract investment and build businesses with lasting impact.

New Facility

Launching on the sidelines of the event, open to startups of the region supported by KrishiKalpa.

Built Together

Entrepreneurs, investors, businesses, government and institutions in one room.

Speakers & Leaders

Voices Shaping the Ecosystem

Shri Priyank Kharge

Shri Priyank Kharge

Hon’ble Minister for IT & BT, Government of Karnataka

Dr. Manjula

Dr. Manjula

Secretary, Department of IT & BT, Government of Karnataka

Shri Ikram Shariff, IAS

Shri Ikram Shariff, IAS

Deputy Commissioner, Kalaburagi

Shri C.M. Patil

Shri C.M. Patil

CEO, KrishiKalpa

Shri Prashanth Prakash

Shri Prashanth Prakash

Founding Partner, Accel India; Founder, KrishiKalpa

and more voices from across the entrepreneurial ecosystem

Conversations

What We’ll Be Talking About

Beyond Metros: The Next Big Entrepreneurial Opportunity

Explore the opportunities in Tier II and Tier III cities, the potential of regional markets, and how founders can build ambitious, scalable businesses beyond traditional startup hubs.

Building India’s Next Generation of Entrepreneurs — The Role of Ecosystem Enablers

It takes an ecosystem to help founders thrive.

Discover how government, industry, investors, incubators, mentors and educational institutions can work together to strengthen entrepreneurial support systems and create opportunities for the next generation of founders.

Startup Mentoring Clinic — From Ideas to Venture Readiness

Turn your next challenge into your next milestone.

A practical session focused on the questions founders face as they validate ideas, understand customers, strengthen business models, refine market strategies and prepare their ventures for growth and investment.

Paisa Bolta Hai — Capital for Growth and Scale

Explore funding pathways, investor expectations, financial readiness and the strategic decisions that help startups secure capital and scale sustainably.

More conversations. More connections. More possibilities.

From founder experiences and expert insights to investor interactions and industry networking, the event aims to create opportunities for collaboration that last well beyond the day.

And many more…
Who Should Attend?

This Dialogue Is For You

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Take a quick look around Enrise by Sayaji Kalaburagi, the home of the Kalyana Karnataka Startup Dialogue 2026.

  • VenueEnrise by Sayaji Kalaburagi
  • Date14 November 2026
  • WhoFounders, investors, enablers & aspiring entrepreneurs
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The next generation of successful businesses can emerge from Kalyana Karnataka. The right connections, opportunities and support can help turn that potential into reality.

Join the Kalyana Karnataka Startup Dialogue 2026 and be part of a collective effort to shape the region’s entrepreneurial future.

14 November 2026
Enrise by Sayaji Kalaburagi

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