Startup RISE, an initiative by i-Hub Gujarat, is inviting applications from early-stage startups seeking private investment opportunities.
The initiative will connect startups with leading Venture Capital (VC) firms and Angel Investors from across India as part of Startup Conclave 2026.
Under Startup RISE, eligible startups will get an opportunity to pitch directly to prospective investors and explore investment opportunities ranging from ₹50 lakh to ₹10 crore.
The initiative is open to startups across all sectors and domains.
In addition to potential funding, Startup RISE will provide participating startups with access to expert feedback, strategic partnerships and fundraising support.
Who Can Apply for Startup RISE?
Startup RISE is open to startups that are actively seeking private investment and are ready to pitch their businesses to prospective investors.
The initiative is sector-agnostic, allowing startups from all domains to apply. The investment ticket size under Startup RISE ranges from ₹50 lakh to ₹10 crore.
Startup Conclave 2026
The Startup RISE investor pitching sessions are being organised as part of Startup Conclave 2026, which will be held at Mahatma Mandir, Gandhinagar.
Startup Conclave 2026 is positioned as an event focused on fostering innovation, entrepreneurship and economic growth in Gujarat. Building on the success of Startup Conclave 2023 and 2025, the event will bring together startups, investors, industry leaders and ecosystem enablers.
Through Startup RISE, startups participating in the conclave will have an opportunity to connect with investors, gain strategic insights and explore avenues for business growth.
Startup Conclave 2026: Event Highlights
The event will feature plenary and roundtable sessions, workshops, mentoring programmes, investor pitching sessions, a startup exhibition and a hackathon.
- Plenary and Roundtable Sessions: Participants can engage with policymakers, industry leaders and successful entrepreneurs.
- Workshops and Mentoring: Startups can learn from experts and work on refining their startup strategies.
- Investor Pitching Sessions: Through Startup RISE, eligible startups can pitch their ventures to investors and explore private investment opportunities.
- Startup Exhibition: Startups will get an opportunity to showcase their innovations to potential investors and customers.
- Hackathon: Participants will work on real-world challenges and develop solutions.
Who Will Attend Startup Conclave 2026?
The event is expected to bring together:
- Startups and innovators
- Venture funds and angel networks
- Industry mentors and leaders
- Leading universities and industry chambers
Startup RISE: Call for Applications
The RISE initiative, described as “Raise Investments for Startups at Early Stage”, is providing startups with an opportunity to pitch in front of top investors from across India.
As part of Startup Conclave 2026, i-Hub Gujarat is organising exclusive investor pitching sessions to provide startups with a platform to pitch their businesses and raise private investments.
Startups from all domains are invited to apply for the Startup RISE initiative to explore funding opportunities, receive investor insights and accelerate business growth.
Why Apply?
Startups participating in Startup RISE can explore opportunities to raise investments from marquee investors. The initiative also aims to provide startups with valuable investor feedback that can help them refine their pitches.
The initiative offers three key opportunities:
- Raise Investments: Explore funding opportunities from marquee investors.
- Gain Investor Insights: Receive feedback to refine the startup pitch.
- Accelerate Growth: Unlock strategic connections and opportunities to scale.
With an investment ticket size of ₹50 lakh to ₹10 crore, Startup RISE is inviting applications from startups actively seeking private investment.
Founders looking to raise funds can apply for Startup RISE and explore the opportunity to pitch their ventures to prospective investors at Startup Conclave 2026.
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