Startups at TiECon UP 2026

Where serious founders build real businesses

TiECon UP 2026 is designed for founders who are building scalable businesses and are ready to engage with investors, mentors, customers, and partners in a meaningful way. This is not a practice platform. This is a business-focused ecosystem where conversations lead to outcomes.

Why Startups Should Be at TiECon UP

TiECon UP brings together India’s leading entrepreneurs, investors, corporate leaders, policymakers, and ecosystem enablers on one powerful platform. As a startup participant, you gain:

Direct access to VCs, Angel Investors, and TiE Charter Members

High-quality networking with 1000+ founders, CXOs, and decision-makers

Exposure to industry leaders and domain experts

Opportunities for partnerships, mentorship, and growth conversations

Visibility within the UP & North India startup ecosystem

Startup Pitch Session – Day 1

Serious founders. Serious investors. Serious outcomes. Selected startups will get an opportunity to pitch before experienced investors and ecosystem leaders in a curated, business-focused environment.

What makes this pitch different:

  • Curated selection of investment-ready startups
  • Focus on business traction and scalability
  • Real investors, not academic judges
  • Opportunity for follow-up discussions beyond the stage

This is a platform for startups that are ready to move from pitching to progress.

Who Should Apply

We welcome applications from:

  • Early-stage and growth-stage startups
  • Incubated and independent startups
  • Founder-led ventures with clear ownership and vision

Preferred sectors include (but are not limited to):

  • SaaS & Enterprise Tech
  • DeepTech & AI
  • Fintech & HealthTech
  • EdTech
  • Agritech
  • Consumer, D2C & Internet Economy

Beyond the Pitch: What Else You Get

Startups attending TiECon UP also benefit from:

Investor–Founder Networking Sessions

Sector-specific panel discussions

Founder roundtables & closed-door interactions

Learning from real startup journeys and success stories

Opportunities to engage with government and policy stakeholders

Event Details

TiECon UP 2026

📅 27–28 February 2026
  • Day 1: Startup Pitch Sessions & focused interactions-Startup Pitch Day (Invite-only) on 27 February at IIT Kanpur.
  • Day 2: Main TiECon Conference, keynotes, panels & networking- 28 February📍 Taj Eternity, Kanpur

Registration & Participation

All startups are required to register through the official TiECon UP platforms:
www.tieconup.org

Shortlisted startups will be contacted separately with pitch guidelines and next steps.
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