India's Structured Gateway from Startup Ideas to
Investment Readiness

Kautilya Startups Summit, curated by Artha Pramana Manch (APM), is a national platform designed to evaluate startups, strengthen them legal and business readiness, and connect them with investors, institutions, and ecosystem partners.

Unlike open pitch events, the Summit uses a structured, compliant, and quality-first evaluation process to drive credible investor-startup interactions.

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Event Highlights

$10,000 Equity-Free Grant

One winning startup will secure an on-the-spot cheque worth $10,000, with no equity taken. This is your chance to fuel your startup's growth without giving up ownership.

Pitch to an Influential Audience

From all applicants, 10 shortlisted startups will have the chance to present live in front of an audience comprising high-net-worth individuals, venture capitalists, and angel investors.

Potential for Investment Upto $1M

Get invaluable exposure to investors interested in supporting promising startups and an opportunity to raise up to $1 Million dollars. This event offers a pathway for growth.

Eligibility Criteria

Stage

Early-stage startups ready for their next growth phase

Sector

Industry-agnostic - all innovative sectors welcome

Revenue/Customers

Minimum ₹10 lakh annual revenue OR 10+ paying customers

Structured Startup Evaluation Framework

Level 1 – Idea Screening

  • Open application
  • Initial evaluation by domain reviewers
  • No cost at entry stage

Level 2 – Legal & Feasibility Review

  • Compliance and structure check
  • Business feasibility assessment
  • Institutional readiness review

Level 3 – Investor Access

  • Curated investor interactions
  • Closed-door pitch sessions
  • Facilitated follow-ups

Advisors | Jury | Domain Experts

Industry leaders, investors, policy experts, and institutional advisors guiding the summit.

Siva Sankara Rao Tammireddy

Chairman-MSME

G.Venkateshwar Reddy

VC-MSME

Ravi Shankar

Startup Mentor

Sameer Malhotra

Director

Jyoti Reddy

Head of Incubator

Arjun Desai

Angel Investor

Pavan Srinivas

Policy Expert

Nidhi Sharma

Academic Expert

Strategic Partners

Knowledge & Ecosystem Partners

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Participation & Registration

Startups, investors, and advisors are welcome to join Kautilya Startups Summit.

For Startups

Submit your startup for evaluation through our multi-level process.

Apply Now

For Investors

Gain access to curated, investment-ready startups and exclusive deal flow.

Register Now

For Advisors

Offer your expertise as a mentor, advisor, or evaluator.

Join as Advisor