Jaipuria Institute of Management, Indirapuram, Ghaziabad, successfully organized “Startup Conclave 2026” on the theme, “The Startup Rise: Reimagining Startups for a Digital Future. The conclave brought together startup founders, industry leaders, investors, entrepreneurs, academicians, and aspiring innovators on a common platform to discuss the evolving startup ecosystem and the future of digital entrepreneurship.
The conclave was organized under the aegis of the Institution’s Innovation Council (IIC) with the objective of empowering aspiring entrepreneurs, promoting innovation, and strengthening the startup ecosystem through expert sessions and panel discussions. The event focused on how startups can leverage emerging technologies, artificial intelligence, responsible innovation, and investment readiness to build scalable and sustainable ventures.
The programme commenced with the ceremonial Lighting of the Lamp followed by the Welcome Address and Journey of IIC delivered by Prof. (Dr.) Daviender Narang, Director, Jaipuria Institute of Management, Ghaziabad. The Theme Address was delivered by Mr. Vinod Malhotra, advisor, Jaipuria Group of Educational Institutions, who emphasized the importance of innovation-driven entrepreneurship and encouraged young minds to create impactful and technology-enabled business solutions for the future.
The conclave witnessed inspiring addresses from distinguished Guests of Honor including:
• Mr. Abhishek Joshhi, Co-founder & CEO, Strengths Masters
• Mr. Sushil Agarwal, Chairman, AVRO India Group
• Mr. Anurag Gupta, Founder & Director, STEMROBO Technologies Ltd.
The event featured two insightful panel discussions involving renowned startup founders, industry experts, and entrepreneurs.
Panel Discussion I on “AI-Driven Innovation: Reimagining Business Models for a Digital-First Economy” focused on:
• Transformation of startup ideation, validation, and scaling through AI
• AI as a strategic enabler for productivity and competitive advantage
• Future skills and technology adoption for startup founders.
Panel Discussion II on “Building Responsible & Investment-Ready Startups in the Digital Era” highlighted:
• Legal essentials for startups including compliance and IP protection
• Ethical challenges in AI-driven ventures
• Fundraising strategies and responsible innovation in tech startups.
The panel discussions were enriched by the presence of eminent panelists including:
• Mr. Abhishek Tiwari, Cofounder, Circulogy
• Mr. Aamir Bashir, GM-Growth, Monetisation and Partnerships, NeuralGarage (VisualDub.ai)
• Mr. Smarth Vasdev, Co-Founder, Flameback Tech
• Ms. Divya Pherwani, Founder, OmniDivine Solutions
• Mr. Pratyush Pandey, Co-Founder, Mind Edge Innovations Pvt. Ltd.
• Ms. Astha Saxena, Founder & Director, Psycan Manovaha Pvt. Ltd.
• Mr. Vikas Sharma, Founder, CEO & Investor, Integrity Windows and Cyamsys Technologies
• Mr. Utkarsh Bhargav, Founder, CricOptions
• Ms. Reinu Shah, Founder, STEP
• Mr. Vindhyawashini Shrivastava, Founder, Saveit
• Ms. Prerna Bajaj, Director, Vezlay
• Ms. Heema Kumar, Director/Agripreneur, Tarusha Agriventures
• Mr. Gouransh Aggarwall, CEO & Co-Founder, Cobuki
• Mr. Neeraj Panwar, CEO, Farms Ville Grains Growers India Pvt. Ltd.
The conclave also highlighted the achievements and initiatives of the Institution’s Innovation Council (IIC), which has been recognized with a prestigious Four-Star Rating by the Ministry of Innovation for promoting entrepreneurship and startup culture among students. The council actively supports students through mentorship, incubation, startup competitions, expert-led workshops, and networking opportunities with entrepreneurs and investors.
Startup Conclave 2026 served as a vibrant platform for students, entrepreneurs, academicians, and industry leaders to exchange ideas, explore opportunities, and build collaborations that can shape the future of innovation-driven enterprises in India.
The event concluded with a Felicitation Ceremony, Vote of Thanks, and networking interactions.
