DBT Bureau
Bengaluru, 4 December 2024
The third edition of the Odisha Startup Carnival 2024, the state’s largest mentor-investor connect fest, will be held from December 7 to 21 in Bhubaneswar. AIC-Nalanda Institute of Technology Foundation is the organiser of the event, the foundation said in a release.
The 15-day event aims to energize Odisha’s startup ecosystem by connecting entrepreneurs with key stakeholders and fostering innovation, collaboration,
and growth.
Designed to empower startups, the carnival offers an exciting lineup of programmes to equip participants with the knowledge, resources, and networks needed to scale their ventures, secure funding, and expand their market presence, the release added.
The event features the Campus Entrepreneurship Conclave and Women Entrepreneurs’ Meet, along with the Meet Your Mentor Series, which provides practical guidance on scaling businesses, fundraising, and market entry.
Events like the Startup-Founder Meet, Startup-Investor Meet, and Startup Community Mixer will facilitate meaningful connections between startups and industry leaders, investors, and ecosystem enablers.
The carnival will conclude with the Odisha Startup Carnival Awards 2024 and an exhibition showcasing innovative products from startups across the state.
The last two editions of the carnival saw participation from over 200 startups and 40 partners, and this year’s event aims to involve more than 500 startups, students,
researchers, and aspiring entrepreneurs.
