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Entrepreneurs Meetup by We Founders Collab Chennai 2026

Name: Entrepreneurs Meetup by We Founders Collab Chennai 2026
Start: 2026-04-25T05:00:00.000Z
End: 2026-04-25T08:00:00.000Z
Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Saturday, April 25, 2026 · 10:30 am – 1:30 pm

by Mohit Sureka & Company

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Razorpay — payments and banking for Indian startups

Grants Closing Soon

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GUSEC

Up to ₹50L

NIDHI SSS Seed Support at GUSEC

Deeptech, AI or space startups at product or revenue stage incubated at GUSEC.

Eligibility

Competition

Closes

Techstars

Varies

Techstars Space Accelerator

Space, drone or manufacturing startups at product stage seeking a global accelerator.

Eligibility

Competition

Closes

Runway Incubator, UPES

Up to ₹10L

UPES DST-iTBI Ignition Grant 2.0 – Runway Incubator

Student founders building deeptech, AI or agritech solutions at idea or product stage.

Eligibility

Competition

Closes

Techstars

Varies

Techstars Anywhere Accelerator

Deeptech, AI or cleantech founders at any stage seeking a top global accelerator.

Eligibility

Competition

Closes

Pernod Ricard India Foundation

₹8L – ₹12L

ADVAYA Plastic Circularity Innovation Launchpad - SIIC IIT Kanpur Cohort 2

Startups at any stage focused on circular economy or plastic waste reduction innovations.

Eligibility

Competition

Closes

Techstars

Up to ₹2Cr

Techstars Healthcare Accelerator powered by Permanente Medicine Mid-Atlantic States

Healthtech founders at product or revenue stage seeking a top global accelerator.

Eligibility

Competition

Closes

Uttishthati Foundation i-TBI, NIT Hamirpur

Up to ₹10L

Uttishthati Foundation i-TBI Ignition Grant 2.0 — NIT Hamirpur

Prototype / ignition grant up to ₹10 lakh per startup · DST NIDHI i-TBI scheme run by Uttishthati Foundation at NIT Hamirpur · Focus: DeepTech & AI, Renewable & Green Energy, Smart & Sustainable Construction, AgriTech (incl. Himalayan Bio-Resources), HealthTech & Life Sciences · Expert mentorship, industry guidance and NIT Hamirpur innovation ecosystem access

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Competition

Closes

Centre for Next-Gen Entrepreneurship in Science & Technology Foundation (CNEST), KLE Tech

₹10L

CNEST TBI 2.0 — KLE Tech Belagavi, Karnataka

Up to ₹10 lakh equity-free seed support per startup · Karnataka TBI 2.0 programme at KLE Tech Belagavi (₹10 cr govt backing per TBI) · Dedicated 5,100 sq. ft. incubation facility at Dr M S Sheshgiri Campus · Tri-state mandate — open to founders from Karnataka, Goa and Maharashtra

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Competition

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Ratan Tata Innovation Hub (RTIH)

₹3L – ₹5L

AP Build Grant — Build with AI: RTIH Startup Sprint

₹3–5 lakh grant support · 4-week intensive AI prototype sprint · Hybrid format — virtual + RTIH hubs/spokes across AP · Backed by Govt. of Andhra Pradesh (RTIH)

Eligibility

Competition

Closes

R-ABI (RKVY-RAFTAAR)

Up to ₹25L

PRASFUTAN - R-ABI Seed Stage Funding for Agriculture Startups

DPIIT-recognised agritech startups in Uttar Pradesh under 5 years old with TRL 5+ technology.

Eligibility

Competition

Closes

Startup Software Credits

Notion

Notion for Startups

Rs. 5 Lakhs+ in Notion credits

Zoho Corporation

Zoho for Startups

Up to ₹1.86 lakhs in Zoho Wallet credits (Stage 1 + Stage 2)

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Social Innovation Summit 2026

COEP's Bhau Institute of Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Leadership

Apply by Jun 5, 2026

Pune, Maharashtra

₹1.5 Lakhs prize pool

Innovation challenge

OpenAI Developer Hackathon — Kochi

OpenAI Developer Community

Apply by Jun 6, 2026

Kochi, Kerala

Hackathon

LaunchHacks V

LaunchHacks

Open Challenge Program 7.0 (OCP 7.0) - Visakhapatnam

STPI Kalpataru Centre of Entrepreneurship (CoE)

Apply by Jun 7, 2026

Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh

₹4 Lakhs prize pool

Innovation challenge

MAKER'S ARENA 2.0

AIC RAISE

Google Cloud Rapid Agent Hackathon

Google

Apply by Jun 11, 2026

Online

₹45 Lakhs prize pool

Hackathon

OpenAI Developer Hackathon — Pune

OpenAI Developer Community — Aman Mogal

Apply by Jun 14, 2026

Pune, Maharashtra

Hackathon

FIND EVIL!

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Apply by Jun 15, 2026

Online

₹19.8 Lakhs prize pool

Hackathon

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The Entrepreneurs Meetup, powered by We Founders Collab, is a dynamic gathering designed for entrepreneurs, founders, and business owners seeking to expand their network and foster valuable connections. This event provides a platform for participants to engage with like-minded individuals, industry experts, and potential partners.

What to Expect:

Curated Networking: Connect with peers and industry leaders to expand your business network and unlock new opportunities.
Inspiring Talks: Gain insights from successful entrepreneurs through engaging talks and masterclasses, fueling your entrepreneurial journey.
Elevator Pitch: Present your startup or business idea to a supportive community, receiving constructive feedback and potentially attracting investors or collaborators.
Collaboration Opportunities: Discover synergies and explore potential partnerships with fellow entrepreneurs to drive innovation.
Expert Workshops: Participate in workshops led by industry experts covering crucial topics such as business strategy, marketing, funding, and growth hacking, providing actionable insights and practical skills.
Interactive Sessions: Engage in activities designed to promote idea exchange and collective learning.

Join this supportive community to unleash your entrepreneurial spirit and forge connections that can propel your business to new heights.

Entrepreneurs Meetup by We Founders Collab Chennai 2026