“VentuRISE” is a one-of-a-kind initiative that Karnataka is offering to the global startup community
Bengaluru, NFAPost: The government of Karnataka launched the Global Startup Challenge “VentuRISE” to recognise, reward, and support growth stage startups in manufacturing and sustainability-related sectors.
“VentuRISE” – is a part of the flagship event Global Investors Meet ‘Invest Karnataka 2022’ from 2nd to 4th November 2022 at the Bangalore Palace. The Global Challenge will provide budding entrepreneurs across the globe with a platform to showcase their innovative products/solutions and connect with potential investors.
The Department of Industries and Commerce has partnered with TiE, the largest network of entrepreneurs dedicated to fostering entrepreneurship, and TiE Bangalore, the local chapter of TiE Global, for the smooth conduct of the Startup Challenge. Eommerce giant Amazon is sponsoring the initiative.
Unveiling the logo of “VentuRISE” at the launch, Industries Minister Murugesh R Nirani said Karnataka’s is to promote the State as the preferred destination for startups in manufacturing and sustainability sectors.
“Karnataka wants to attract investors and industry partners to support their growth journey. We are consistently working from a policy intervention perspective and towards building state-of-the-art infrastructure to support our entrepreneurs,” said Industries Minister Murugesh R Nirani.
This challenge will focus on startups in the manufacturing and sustainability-related sectors through a screening and selection process that will be conducted for the next two months by experts in the field. Entrepreneurs from across the world will be given an opportunity to showcase their products/solutions and build a strong network to help their ventures.
A cash prize of $100,000 is earmarked for the winners. The winners get access to customers, exclusive pitch sessions at Invest Karnataka & curated One on One investor meetings, and mentoring sessions. Marquee PEs, VCs, and Angel Investors are expected to participate.
The Startup Challenge will be a 3-round challenge that will be conducted over a span of 2 months. The process will include online application submission, online pitching to the jury, and the final presentation at the Global Investors Meet and media visibility across platforms.
Details of “VentuRise” – Startup Challenge
About 2000+ applications from growth-stage startups are expected from across the world.
Schedule
• Applications open from 1st September to 25th Sept 2022
• Jury Screening & Final 50 Selection by 15th Oct 2022
• Shortlisting Final 10 by 25th Oct 2022
• Final Pitches to a Grand Jury by 27th Oct 2022
• Winners announced at Invest Karnataka Event between 2-4 Nov 2022
Website link:
https://investkarnataka.co.in/gim2022/venturise
Karnataka Additional Chief Secretary to Commerce and Industries E.V Ramana Reddy, Karnata Commissioner for Industrial Development Gunjan Krishna, Invest Karnataka Forum Chief Operating Officer B.K. Shivkumar, TiE Global Chairman B. J. Arun, TiE Bangalore President Madan Padaki and Amazon India Vice President Public Policy Chetan Krishnaswamy, Yourstory Founder and ECO Shradha Sharma and Fisdom Cofounder & CEO Subramanya SV were present during the programme.
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