BENGALURU, June 25, 2026: India Startup Week 2026 (ISW26) officially launched in Bengaluru, unveiling a three-day startup festival from August 21–23, 2026. The event will bring together 500+ founders, 100+ investors, VCs, family offices, and startup enablers to reinforce Bengaluru’s position as India’s leading startup hub.
The Curtain Raiser, hosted by Official Festival Partner DoubleTree by Hilton, announced initiatives to address key startup challenges — access to capital, mentorship, governance, and sustainable growth.
“ISW was born from a simple belief — that every founder deserves access to opportunities, guidance, and capital regardless of where they start,” said Ujjwal Mukhia, Founder, India Startup Week. “Our vision is to make ISW one of India’s most influential startup ecosystem platforms.”
Key launches include: ISW Fund: In partnership with World 5 Fund, it will facilitate access to Seed, Series A, and growth-stage capital through a curated investor network. 360-Degree Startup Support Platform: Unveiled by Ramani Iyer, Partner & Advisor, ISW and Co-Founder of Justdial, it will assist startups with compliance, governance, financial planning, mentorship, and investor readiness.
“India has no shortage of brilliant entrepreneurs. What founders need is structured access to capital, mentorship, and governance support at the right stage,” said Ramani Iyer.
ISW26 will also launch the India Startup Week Club (ISWC), a year-round community for founders and investors. As Official Workspace Partner, BHIVE will host Startup Roadshows across Bengaluru with mentorship and funding-readiness support.
Unlike traditional conferences, ISW26 will feature Founder Mentoring Zones, Investor Connect Sessions, Startup Showcases, Innovation Experiences, Wellness Programs, Masterclasses, and the India Startup Week Awards. For registrations and partnerships: http://indiastartupweek.in
The launch was attended by Vikram Shah, Director, ISW; Rakesh Meghani; Kashish Mukhia; Sri Krishna Chaitanya Swami (ISKCON GBCM); and Shyam Kumar, GM, DoubleTree by Hilton.
