Bengaluru, June 20, 2026 –
India Startup Week 2026 (ISW26), India’s premier startup festival, was officially launched today at a Curtain Raiser Press Conference at DoubleTree by Hilton, Whitefield, Bengaluru.
Scheduled for August 21–22, 2026 at the same venue, ISW26 will bring together 250+ founders, investors, corporate leaders, and ecosystem builders under one roof. The festival will debut ‘ISW Fund Connect’ in partnership with World 5 Fund, offering startups curated access to HNI, Series A & B investors, fund managers, and consultants.
Launched by Founder Ujjwal Mukhia, Directors Vikram Shah & Rakesh Meghani, Advisor Ramani Iyer, Co-Founder of Just Dial, COO of Icon Hotels Dharmendra RS, and ISKCON Kirtan Minister Sri Krishna Chaitanya Swami, alongside DoubleTree by Hilton GM Shyam Kumar, ISW26 promises masterclasses, workshops, one-on-one founder sessions, board presentation zones, and mentorship & incubation support.
The event will also unveil the ISW Club yearly membership and close with the Red Carpet ISW Startup Awards across 35 categories and a Cocktail Gala Dinner on August 22.
