2nd Edition · Concept 2026
A one-day entrepreneurship, investment & innovation summit
Youngpreneur Summit2026
Made in Mind,
Built in भारतBharat
Converging Young Entrepreneurs, Investors, Government & Industry. Moving the conversation from ideas to enterprises, and from discussion to facilitation.
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The belief
Great enterprises begin with an idea.
The work
They are built through perseverance, innovation, collaboration and confidence in India’s capabilities.
The summit
Made in Mind. Built in Bharat.
Young by Mind✦Bold in Vision✦Rooted in Bharat✦Ready for the World✦
Young by Mind✦Bold in Vision✦Rooted in Bharat✦Ready for the World✦
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Executive Summary
A convergence platform, not a ceremonial gathering.
The Youngpreneur Summit 2026, “Made in Mind, Built in Bharat”, is the second edition of the Summit: a one-day platform for entrepreneurship, investment and innovation. It brings together young entrepreneurs, startups, investors, venture capitalists, government stakeholders, industry leaders, incubators and ecosystem partners.
Its flagship segment is the recognition of the Top 15 Youngpreneurs and their direct interaction with the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Shri Yogi Adityanath (proposed).
0Day of convergence
0Youngpreneurs recognised
0Signature features
0Ecosystem pillars
Core message
Converging Young Entrepreneurs, Investors, Government & Industry
Moving the conversation from ideas to enterprises, and from discussion to facilitation.
To recognise and enable young entrepreneurs as creators of employment, innovators of solutions and contributors to local economic development.
A one-day summit combining recognition, startup pitching, policy dialogue, government facilitation and a Made-in-Bharat showcase.
Young entrepreneurs, startups, investors, government departments and missions, industry, incubators, academia and media.
Interaction with the Hon’ble Chief Minister, curated investor pitches, B2B meetings and an on-site Government & Funding Facilitation Desk.
Investor connections, scheme and grant linkages, mentorship, partnerships and market access, tracked through a post-Summit mechanism.
02Background & Context
India’s entrepreneurial landscape is transforming. Uttar Pradesh is built to lead it.
Young entrepreneurs are increasingly emerging as creators of employment, innovators of solutions and contributors to local economic development.
Uttar Pradesh, with its large youth population, expanding startup ecosystem, MSME base and growing infrastructure for innovation and entrepreneurship, is uniquely positioned to become a major engine of this transformation.
The Summit brings promising startups, entrepreneurs, investors, venture capitalists, government stakeholders, incubators, ecosystem enablers and industry leaders onto a single platform, for meaningful conversations on innovation, investment, enterprise development and the journey towards an Atmanirbhar Bharat.
A direct interface with leadership
Selected young entrepreneurs will have a unique opportunity to interact directly with the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Shri Yogi Adityanath, and showcase their entrepreneurial journeys and innovations.
03Vision & Theme
To create a platform for entrepreneurs who are young not merely by age, but by mindset, ambition and willingness to create something new, and to encourage them to think beyond employment and become job creators, innovators and builders of India’s future.
Theme: Made in Mind, Built in Bharat
Great enterprises begin with an idea, but are built through perseverance, innovation, collaboration and confidence in India’s capabilities. The Summit celebrates entrepreneurs who are:
Young
Bold
in Vision
Rooted
in Bharat
Ready for
the World
Alignment with national & state priorities
Atmanirbhar Bharat
Viksit Bharat
Viksit Uttar Pradesh
Youth-led Entrepreneurship
Innovation & Technology
Employment & Livelihood Generation
Local-to-Global Enterprise Development
Startup & MSME Ecosystem Strengthening
04Objectives
Seven aims. One movement.
Celebrate Young Entrepreneurship
Recognise and showcase entrepreneurs creating innovative businesses, products, technologies and solutions.
Create Government–Entrepreneur Dialogue
Enable young entrepreneurs to interact directly with senior government leadership and understand the policy ecosystem supporting entrepreneurship.
Connect Startups with Capital
Bring startups and potential investors together through a structured Startup Pitching & Investor Connect.
Facilitate Access to Government Support
Connect entrepreneurs with relevant government departments, missions and institutions for schemes, grants, subsidies, incubation and other support.
Build Investor–Startup Relationships
Create a platform where venture capitalists, angel investors and startups can explore potential investment opportunities.
Promote Made-in-Bharat Enterprises
Highlight enterprises developing products and solutions in India and demonstrate their potential for national and global markets.
Inspire the Next Generation
Enable aspiring entrepreneurs, students and young professionals to interact with successful founders and ecosystem leaders.
From ideas
to enterprises.
05Summit Positioning
Young entrepreneurs at the centre of a connected ecosystem.
The Summit places young entrepreneurs at the centre of a connected ecosystem of government, capital, industry and markets. Tap a node to explore.
Young Entrepreneurs
Ideas, innovation and enterprises built in Bharat.
The Summit Journey
A clear pathway, from the recognition of ideas to the connections that help them grow.
- 01IdeaMade in Mind
- 02RecognitionTop 15 Youngpreneurs
- 03PitchInvestor Connect
- 04ConnectionB2B & Government
- 05FundingGrants & Investment
- 06ScaleBuilt in Bharat
06Key Stakeholders
A diverse ecosystem, in one room.
- Top 15 Youngpreneurs
- Startups
- Startups and emerging entrepreneurs
- Young aspiring entrepreneurs
- Angel Investors
- Venture Capital Funds
- Impact Investors
- Banks and Financial Institutions
- Government departments and agencies
- Startup India ecosystem
- Startup Uttar Pradesh Mission
- MSME ecosystem stakeholders
- Incubators & Accelerators
- Industry associations
- Corporate representatives
- Universities and educational institutions
- Media and ecosystem partners
Participation of the above stakeholders is proposed and subject to confirmation.
07Proposed Activities
Six signature features.
Recognition, investment, policy dialogue and on-site facilitation, combined in a single day.
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Youngpreneur 15
Recognition of the Top 15 Youngpreneurs of the Summit.
15 02Pitch to Capital
A curated startup pitching session with investors and VCs.
03Government Connect
Direct interaction with government departments and ecosystem missions.
04Made in Bharat Showcase
An exhibition of innovative products and startups.
05Funding & Grant Clinic
One-to-one guidance on relevant schemes, grants and funding.
06Youngpreneur Stories
Short founder stories: Idea → Enterprise → Impact.
7.1Flagship · Interaction & Felicitation
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Top Youngpreneurs
Selections to be announced
The Top 15 Youngpreneurs.
The flagship component of the Summit: the identification of 15 promising young entrepreneurs and startups from Uttar Pradesh and across India.
Opportunity for the selected Youngpreneurs
- Present their enterprise and story
- Briefly showcase their innovation
- Interact with the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Shri Yogi Adityanath
- Share the challenges and opportunities faced by young entrepreneurs
- Receive recognition and felicitation
Proposed selection parameters
01Innovation
02Scalability
03Market Potential
04Employment Generation
05Social / Economic Impact
06Indigenous Product Development
07Technology Adoption
08Sustainability
09Contribution to Local Economy
10Potential for National / Global Expansion
This interaction will serve as a powerful symbol of the Government recognising and encouraging the entrepreneurial aspirations of India’s youth.
7.2Startup Pitching & Investor Connect
Pitch to capital.
A dedicated Startup Pitching Session connects selected startups with venture capitalists, angel investors, impact investors, family offices, corporate investors and financial institutions.
The Summit can subsequently facilitate post-event investor–startup meetings for promising ventures.
Structured pitch format
- 01Problem
- 02Solution
- 03Innovation
- 04Market
- 05Traction
- 06Business Model
- 07Scalability
- 08Funding Requirement
Value for participating startups
Investment Interest
Investor Feedback
Mentorship
Strategic Partnerships
Market Access Opportunities
Follow-up Investment Discussions
7.3Government & Policy Panel Discussion
Proposed panel theme
“Building the Next Generation of Bharat’s Enterprises: From Government Support to Market Success”
A high-level panel discussion bringing together representatives of government and the startup ecosystem.
Proposed stakeholders
Department of MSME, Government of Uttar PradeshStartup IndiaStartup UP MissionGovernment Financial Institutions
Incubators / AcceleratorsIndustry RepresentativesInvestorsSuccessful Entrepreneurs
Government schemes for startups & MSMEsGrants & seed fundingCredit & debt financingEquity investment
Incubation & accelerationGovernment procurementMarket accessTechnology adoption
IP & innovationExport readinessScaling Indian startupsChallenges of first-generation entrepreneurs
Key discussion areas · drag to spin
7.4Government, Grant & Funding Facilitation Desk
Beyond discussion, to actual facilitation.
A dedicated Government & Funding Facilitation Zone where startups can meet representatives of various institutions and understand:
AGrants
BSubsidies
CStartup Incentives
DCredit-linked Schemes
ESeed Funding
FIncubation Opportunities
GTechnology Support
HIP Support
IMarket Linkage
JExport Support
KGovernment Procurement Opportunities
7.5Made-in-Bharat Showcase
An exhibition of India’s capability.
Innovative products and startups representing India’s entrepreneurial capabilities, highlighting enterprises that develop products and solutions in India and their potential for national and global markets.
Youngpreneur Stories
IdeaEnterpriseImpact
7.6Networking & B2B Connect
Conversations that convert.
- Investor–Startup Connect / B2B MeetingsA dedicated session for focused meetings between investors and startups.
- Networking Lunch & Tea BreaksInformal interaction among entrepreneurs, investors, officials and industry.
- Networking / Media InteractionA closing session with media and ecosystem partners.
08Proposed One-Day Programme
One day. Sixteen moments.
- Registration & NetworkingNetworking
- Opening CeremonyInaugural
- Welcome Address & Summit IntroductionInaugural
- Keynote Address by the Hon’ble Chief MinisterInaugural
- Top 15 Youngpreneurs ShowcaseFlagship
- Interaction & Felicitation of Top 15 Youngpreneurs by the Hon’ble Chief MinisterFlagship
- Startup Ecosystem & Policy AddressPolicy
- Government & Ecosystem Panel DiscussionPolicy
- Networking LunchNetworking
- Startup Pitching – Investor ConnectInvestment
- Tea / NetworkingNetworking
- Investor–Startup Connect / B2B MeetingsInvestment
- Funding, Grant & Government Support SessionFacilitation
- Awards / Recognition / Summit HighlightsClosing
- Closing RemarksClosing
- Networking / Media InteractionNetworking
Highlighted sessions are proposed with the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Shri Yogi Adityanath (approx. 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM). The programme is indicative and subject to confirmation.
09Expected Outcomes
Tangible outcomes, not ceremony.
- Recognition of 15 promising young entrepreneurs
- Startup–investor connections
- Potential investment opportunities
- Mentorship opportunities
- Government scheme and grant linkages
- Business partnerships
- Market access opportunities
- A network of young entrepreneurs
- Increased awareness of government startup / MSME initiatives
- A stronger Uttar Pradesh startup ecosystem
- Greater visibility for Made-in-Bharat innovations
10Impact Framework & Post-Summit Engagement
An impact pathway, tracked.
A post-event mechanism to track progress across six stages, so the Summit’s work continues after the day ends.
- Facilitation of post-event investor–startup meetings for promising ventures
- Follow-up on investment discussions and government scheme linkages
- Periodic tracking of progress through the impact pathway
- Continued engagement with the network of young entrepreneurs created through the Summit
- Startups ConnectedStartups participating in pitching, B2B meetings and facilitationTarget to be defined
- Investors EngagedInvestors participating and expressing interestTarget to be defined
- Funding DiscussionsFollow-up investment discussions initiatedTarget to be defined
- Government LinkagesStartups linked to schemes, grants and supportTarget to be defined
- PartnershipsBusiness and strategic partnerships initiatedTarget to be defined
- Investments / Support FacilitatedInvestments or government support facilitated after the SummitTarget to be defined
11Long-Term Vision
More than a one-day event. With its second edition, the Youngpreneur Summit is taking shape as an annual platform that celebrates India’s entrepreneurial spirit and creates a lasting bridge between:
Young Entrepreneurs+Government+Capital+Industry+Markets
E·01Where it began
Edition 01, 2025.
VenueBharat Mandapam, New Delhi
Held on15 July 2025, International Youth Skills Day
Organised byCOWE (Confederation of Women Entrepreneurs)
The 2026 edition builds on the foundation laid by the first, strengthening a larger movement in which entrepreneurs think beyond employment and become job creators.
Photographs: Youngpreneur Summit 2025 (Edition 01). Drag or scroll sideways to explore; click to enlarge.
12Conclusion
From Ideas to Enterprises.
From Enterprises to Employment.
From Local Innovation to Global Impact.
From Made in Mind to Built in Bharat.
Through the recognition of the Top 15 Youngpreneurs, a structured investor connect, policy dialogue and on-site facilitation, the Summit is designed to deliver tangible outcomes and to consolidate an enduring platform for youth-led enterprise in Uttar Pradesh and across Bharat.
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