Arjun Vaidya
Co-Founder - V3 Ventures
From dadi ke nuske to a digital revolution, introducing Arjun Vaidya, the force behind India’s Ayurvedic startup wave, and currently, the co-founder of V3 Ventures.
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India's Founder-FirstSTARTUPFESTIVAL 2026Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi · Aug 26-30, 2026
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26–30 August 2026
Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi
500+
Startups
5
Days
10,000+
Attendees
150+
Investors
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The Bigger Story
You already know Ideabaaz. Now get ready to experience it LIVE. Season 2 is loading.
Season 1 lit up Zee TV and Zee5 with 86 startups, ₹41 crore in deals, and ₹8.5 crore on one cheque. Bharat watched live. Founders woke up to funded inboxes.
Startup Fest 2026 is the next chapter — the moment Ideabaaz comes off the screen and into the room.
CHAPTER 1
The Show
Aired on Zee TV and Zee5. 86 startups. ₹41 crore deals.
SEASON 1 — AIREDLIVE NOW
CHAPTER 2
The Fest
5 days at Bharat Mandapam. 150+ investors. Live pitches, stalls, awards, and media visibility.
AUG 26-30, 2026 — OPEN
CHAPTER 3
The Show Returns
Bigger stage. Bigger panel. Bigger cheques. India watches again.
SEASON 2 — COMING SOONCHAPTER 1
The Show
Aired on Zee TV and Zee5. 86 startups. ₹41 crore deals.
SEASON 1 — AIREDLIVE NOW
CHAPTER 2
The Fest
5 days at Bharat Mandapam. 150+ investors. Live pitches, stalls, awards, and media visibility.
AUG 26-30, 2026 — OPENCHAPTER 3
The Show Returns
Bigger stage. Bigger panel. Bigger cheques. India watches again.
SEASON 2 — COMING SOONEcosystem
Backed by India's startup, investment & innovation ecosystem.
Top Titans
Rishabh Mariwala
Managing Partner - Sharp Ventures
From Sharp Ventures to shaping a culture of innovation, meet the visionary, Rishabh Mariwala
Archana Jahagirdar
Founder - Rukam Capital
She spotted sparks before the world saw startups. Meet Archana Jahagirdar, the visionary investor fuelling India’s brightest ideas at Rukam Capital.
Sandesh Sharda
Founder - Gro More
This VC from Washington DC is funding the future and creating real change! Meet Sandesh Sharda, the visionary founder of Gromore and Golden Yug Resorts, who is reshaping India’s financial landscape.
Shaili Chopra
Founder - SheThePeople.TV
From boardrooms to the world of health-tech storytelling, she's redefining how women's voices are heard and amplified. Meet Shaili Chopra, who's enforcing positive change with Gytree and SheThePeople TV.
Anupam Bansal
Founder - Liberty Shoes Ltd
From school shoes to wedding wear, Liberty Shoes has been a part of every Indian milestone. Introducing Anupam Bansal, the stride behind India's iconic footwear journey!
Ravi Reddy
Chairman & CEO - Sunera Group
From scaling global technology ventures to bridging innovation between the US and India, meet Ravi Reddy, the visionary Chairman & CEO of Sunera Group, empowering founders with cross-border expertise and patient capital.
Arjun Vaidya
Co-Founder - V3 Ventures
From dadi ke nuske to a digital revolution, introducing Arjun Vaidya, the force behind India’s Ayurvedic startup wave, and currently, the co-founder of V3 Ventures.
Rishabh Mariwala
Managing Partner - Sharp Ventures
From Sharp Ventures to shaping a culture of innovation, meet the visionary, Rishabh Mariwala
Archana Jahagirdar
Founder - Rukam Capital
She spotted sparks before the world saw startups. Meet Archana Jahagirdar, the visionary investor fuelling India’s brightest ideas at Rukam Capital.
Sandesh Sharda
Founder - Gro More
This VC from Washington DC is funding the future and creating real change! Meet Sandesh Sharda, the visionary founder of Gromore and Golden Yug Resorts, who is reshaping India’s financial landscape.
Shaili Chopra
Founder - SheThePeople.TV
From boardrooms to the world of health-tech storytelling, she's redefining how women's voices are heard and amplified. Meet Shaili Chopra, who's enforcing positive change with Gytree and SheThePeople TV.
Anupam Bansal
Founder - Liberty Shoes Ltd
From school shoes to wedding wear, Liberty Shoes has been a part of every Indian milestone. Introducing Anupam Bansal, the stride behind India's iconic footwear journey!
Ravi Reddy
Chairman & CEO - Sunera Group
From scaling global technology ventures to bridging innovation between the US and India, meet Ravi Reddy, the visionary Chairman & CEO of Sunera Group, empowering founders with cross-border expertise and patient capital.
Investor Pass
Curated startup deal flow
Founder meetings
Demo Day access
Networking lounges
Early Bird Offer
INR 20,000
INR 10,000 + GST
Supported by India's leading startup ecosystem.
Officially supported by leading academic bodies, capital markets, broadcast networks, and ecosystem partners to ensure maximum founder impact.
IIT Madras
Incubation partner · 8 startups incubated S1
NSE
Capital markets & listing partner
House of IP
Intellectual property & patent partner
Wizcraft
Entertainment Agency
VC Funds & Ecosystem Partners
Where startups meet capital, visibility & opportunity.
Founder Networking
Demo Day
Workshops
Investor Connect
Startup Exhibition
Awards
Founder Networking
Demo Day
Workshops
Investor Connect
Startup Exhibition
Awards
IDEABAAZ COHORT 2026PITCH WHERE CAPITAL, MEDIA
PITCH WHERE CAPITAL, MEDIA
& OPPORTUNITY MEET.
Live Demo Day, 150+ Investors
APPLICATIONS OPEN50 STARTUPS.
50 STARTUPS.
6 WEEKS.
1 DEMO DAY.
Top startups pitch live at Bharat Mandapam in front of 150+ Indian & global investors. Any stage. Any sector. Any city in India.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
50 Startup Cohort
Rigorously selected by expert panel
Top 10 Live Pitches
Pitch live on Demo Day – Aug 28
150+ Investors
VCs, Angels, Family Offices, Syndicates
OTT + YouTube Live
National & global visibility
6-Week Mentorship
Weekly live sessions + 1:1 coaching
Deals Signed Live
Commitments announced on the day
HOW IT WORKS
FROM APPLICATION TO STAGE.
A structured 4-step journey designed to give every founder the best shot at real funding.
STEP 01May
Apply Online
Applications open at ideabaaz.co.in. Any stage, any sector, any city in India.
STEP 02Late June
Panel Review
50 startups selected on idea strength, team, market size, and execution potential.
STEP 03Jul – Aug
6-Week Cohort
Weekly live mentor sessions, 1:1 coaching, pitch deck & financial model building. Top 10 selected at Week 6.
STEP 04Aug 28
Demo Day 🔥
Top 10 pitch live. Investors in room. Deals signed. Streamed globally on OTT + YouTube.
Ideabaaz Investment Guarantee
Top 10 Startups on Demo Day get guaranteed investment of ₹25 Lakhs from Ideabaaz.
Pitch live on stage. Impress investors.
Get selected among the top 10 and we invest ₹25 Lakhs in your startup.
50+Startups Selected
Top 10Pitch Live On Stage
₹25 LakhsInvestment From Ideabaaz
Our commitment. Your growth.
Book Your Space
Your stall. Your visibility.
Your growth engine.
Every startup stall includes: Startup listing · Exhibition access · Networking opportunities · Workshop access · Ecosystem visibility · Founder community access
Starter
1 x 1 M
INR 30,000
+ GSTINR 35,000
Early-stage, bootstrapped & idea-stage founders
- Branded stall space
- 5-day floor access
- Platform profile
- Free workshops
Most popular
Growth
2 x 2 M
INR 1,00,000
+ GSTINR 1,25,000
Seed/Series A startups, SaaS, D2C brands
- Full demo setup space
- Team of 2 passes
- Investor visibility
- Social media feature
Scale
2 x 3 M
INR 1,50,000
+ GSTINR 1,75,000
Scale-ups, B2B companies, Fintech, EdTech
- Live demo zone
- Client seating
- Premium placement
- Press visibility
Premium
3 x 3 M
INR 2,25,000
+ GSTINR 2,50,000
Established brands, category leaders, corporates
- Floor map naming
- Above-stall branding
- Workshop slot
- Corner placement
Awards & Recognition
Build credibility.Get recognized nationally.
Celebrate innovation, gain ecosystem trust, and position your startup among India's rising founders.
Startup Awards
Best DeepTech Startup
Best SaaS Startup
Best D2C Brand
Best FinTech Startup
Best Emerging Startup
Best AI Startup
Founder Awards
Best Woman Founder
Best Founder Under 19
Best Founder Under 20
Best Founder Under 25
Best Founder Under 30
Best Founder Above 30
Leadership Awards
Best CEO
Best COO
Best CMO
Best CTO
Best in Fintech / SaaS / AI
Nomination Open
Startups, founders, creators, and innovators can nominate themselves or their teams for national recognition and ecosystem visibility.
* Nomination is free for all stall owners
Founder Stories
Startups that turned visibility into opportunity.
Real stories from founders who leveraged Ideabaaz to scale their reach and secure growth.
Media Powered
More than a startup event. A media-powered founder discovery platform.
Ideabaaz Startup Fest blends startups, storytelling, media, entertainment, and ecosystem visibility into one powerful founder platform.
National Visibility
Reach audiences through television, OTT, digital, and social amplification.
Founder Storytelling
Turn your startup journey into a story people remember.
Content Integration
Get featured across interviews, startup showcases, digital campaigns, and ecosystem content.
Brand Discovery
Help investors, partners, and audiences discover your startup at scale.
Final CallDon't just watch the future.
Don't just watch the future.
Build it with us.
Limited slots remaining for the 2026 Cohort, Exhibition, and Awards. Secure your presence at Bharat Mandapam.
INR 1,999
Demo Day Cohort
Pitch live to 150+ investors on the main stage at Bharat Mandapam.
Apply Now
Enquiry
Book Your Stall
Showcase your startup product to 10,000+ ecosystem attendees.
Book Space
Early Bird
INR 20,000INR 10,000
Investor Pass
Access curated startup deal flows and scheduled 1:1 founder meetings.
Register Pass
INR 4,999
Award Nomination
Gain national recognition across 15+ elite startup categories.
Nominate Startup
Frequently asked questions.
Startups, SMEs, enterprises, service providers, colleges, incubators, banks, government bodies, FMCG brands, and corporates.
All stall bookings include 5-day branded stall space, floor access, platform profile, free workshop access, and one complimentary award nomination.
Yes. Ideabaaz is built to fund ideas at every stage — from idea to scale. Early-stage founders are encouraged to apply.
150+ investors including VCs, angels, and family offices will attend. Day 5 (Grand Finale) features a dedicated pitch session with the investor jury.
Nominations are INR 4,999 + GST. Stall owners get one complimentary nomination included in their booking.
All sectors are welcome — SaaS, D2C, FinTech, EdTech, HealthTech, DeepTech, Climate, AgriTech, Creator Economy, and more.
Yes. The event is broadcast on Zee TV and Zee5 OTT, reaching 30M+ viewers across 8 regional languages.
Investors can register for the Investor Access Pass (INR 10,000 + GST), which includes Day 5 pitch floor access, curated startup reports, 1:1 meetings, and VIP lounge access.
Have more questions? Email us at support@ideabaaz.co.in