Bengaluru Tech Summit: dates, who attends, and how founders get in
“Bengaluru Tech Summit (BTS) is Asia's premier technology and innovation event, bringing together global technology leaders, startups, investors, researchers, policymakers, industry experts, and academia to explore emerging technologies, foster collaboration, and drive innovation.”
Verified ·16 official sources·Organised by Department of Electronics, Information Technology, Biotechnology and Science & Technology, Government of Karnataka
- Next edition
- Nov 17–19, 2026 · Bengaluru Tech Summit 2026 source
- Where
- Bangalore International Exhibition Centre (BIEC) for 2025 and 2026; the 2025 edition moved from Bangalore Palace to BIEC, both in Bengaluru., Bengaluru, India source
- Format
- in-person · 3 days (2025 and 2026 editions).
- Tickets
- Indian delegate tickets: ₹ 4,000–₹ 20,000 (BTS 2026; early-bird Silver through standard Platinum; 18% GST applicable). International delegate tickets: $ 60–$ 350 (BTS 2026; early-bird Silver through standard Platinum; 18% GST applicable). Early-bird offer through 2026-10-13. source
- Startup pass
- Startup POD: ₹ 30,000; Startup POD with 43-inch TV screen: ₹ 37,500; 18% GST applicable (BTS 2026). source
- Cadence
- Annual; editions held in 2024 and 2025, with the next announced for November 2026.
GeneralistAICrypto & web3Health & biotechFintechClimateDeeptechHardwareDefenseSpaceRoboticsEdtechAgtech & foodConsumerGamingB2B SaaSGrowthFoundersInvestorsCorporatesResearchersPressStudentsPolicy & government
Next edition
| Dates | Nov 17–19, 2026 source |
|---|---|
| Edition | Bengaluru Tech Summit 2026 |
| Venue | Bangalore International Exhibition Centre (BIEC), Bengaluru, India source |
| Theme | AI & Beyond |
| Timezone | Asia/Kolkata |
| Tickets | bengalurutechsummit.com source |
Deadlines that matter to founders
- Oct 13, 2026 — Early bird: Platinum — India · apply
- Oct 13, 2026 — Early bird: Gold — India · apply
- Oct 13, 2026 — Early bird: Silver — India · apply
- Oct 13, 2026 — Early bird: Platinum — International · apply
- Oct 13, 2026 — Early bird: Gold — International · apply
- Oct 13, 2026 — Early bird: Silver — International · apply
Ticket tiers as published
| Tier | Price | Includes | Edition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Platinum — India source | ₹ 20000 standard; ₹ 10,000 early bird; 18% GST applicable (BTS 2026). | Inaugural and Trends stages; conference sessions and Future Makers Conclave; STPI IT Export Awards function; VIP lounge; lunches, CEO Gala Dinner and networking dinner; free metro tickets, delegate kit, exhibition access and InterlinX B2B access (BTS 2026). | BTS 2026 — Indian delegates |
| Gold — India source | ₹ 14000 standard; ₹ 7000 early bird; 18% GST applicable (BTS 2026). | Inaugural and Trends stages; conference sessions and Future Makers Conclave; lunches and networking dinner; free metro tickets, delegate kit, exhibition access and InterlinX B2B access (BTS 2026) (no VIP lounge or CEO Gala Dinner). | BTS 2026 — Indian delegates |
| Silver — India source | ₹ 8000 standard; ₹ 4000 early bird; 18% GST applicable (BTS 2026). | Conference sessions and Future Makers Conclave; lunches; free metro tickets, delegate kit, exhibition access and InterlinX B2B access (BTS 2026). | BTS 2026 — Indian delegates |
| Platinum — International source | $ 350 standard; $ 175 early bird; 18% GST applicable (BTS 2026). | Inaugural and Trends stages; conference sessions and Future Makers Conclave; STPI IT Export Awards function; VIP lounge; lunches, CEO Gala Dinner and networking dinner; free metro tickets, delegate kit, exhibition access and InterlinX B2B access (BTS 2026). | BTS 2026 — international delegates |
| Gold — International source | $ 230 standard; $ 115 early bird; 18% GST applicable (BTS 2026). | Inaugural and Trends stages; conference sessions and Future Makers Conclave; lunches and networking dinner; free metro tickets, delegate kit, exhibition access and InterlinX B2B access (BTS 2026) (no VIP lounge or CEO Gala Dinner). | BTS 2026 — international delegates |
| Silver — International source | $ 120 standard; $ 60 early bird; 18% GST applicable (BTS 2026). | Conference sessions and Future Makers Conclave; lunches; free metro tickets, delegate kit, exhibition access and InterlinX B2B access (BTS 2026). | BTS 2026 — international delegates |
How founders get in
At BTS 2026, founders can exhibit in the Startup Pavilion or thematic PODs, pitch to investors, use curated Investor Connect and mentoring, and take part in workshops, masterclasses, product launches and B2B meetings to build visibility, partnerships, market access and capital relationships.
- For the startup exhibitor route at BTS 2026, open the official Startup page and choose “Book Your POD” for one of the two Startup POD options; the published tariff is for Indian-registered startups less than 7 years old (BTS 2026).
- Complete the online startup registration: select a sector and enter company details, including the registration certificate and company age (BTS 2026). Submit the form for preview and payment.
- The Startup page says the POD includes a complimentary Silver Delegate Pass, two exhibitor badges and an e-directory listing (BTS 2026); the registration form instead labels the included pass a Standard Delegate Registration (BTS 2026), so confirm the pass category in the booking flow.
- To attend as a delegate, register online and select a Platinum, Gold or Silver pass (BTS 2026). For pre-scheduled one-to-one B2B meetings, opt in to InterlinX during registration; registered delegates can request mentorship slots through a mentor profile’s “Book Slot” function, up to two sessions per delegate (BTS 2026).
| Startup programme | Apply by booking a Startup POD through the organiser’s online startup registration form. This is a paid exhibition option, not a free startup pass (BTS 2026). source |
|---|---|
| Startup price | Startup POD: ₹ 30,000; Startup POD with 43-inch TV screen: ₹ 37,500; 18% GST applicable (BTS 2026). source |
| Includes | Either POD includes two exhibitor badges and an organisation listing in the e-directory (BTS 2026). The Startup page says one complimentary Silver Delegate Pass; the registration form calls the included pass a Standard Delegate Registration (BTS 2026). The TV option includes a 43-inch screen (BTS 2026). |
| Eligibility | Startup must be registered in India and be less than 7 years old (BTS 2026). |
| Exhibiting | Startup exhibitors: ₹ 30,000 for a Startup POD or ₹ 37,500 with a 43-inch TV screen, plus 18% GST; eligibility is India registration and less than 7 years old (BTS 2026). The 2026 exhibition tariff page lists general shell space at ₹ 14,000 per sq. m. (9 sq. m. minimum; ₹ 1,26,000 listed total) and raw space at ₹ 13,000 per sq. m. (36 sq. m. minimum; ₹ 4,68,000 listed total), plus 18% GST. A separate organiser exhibitor-registration form instead lists shell at ₹ 13,000 per sq. m. and raw at ₹ 12,000 per sq. m. (BTS 2026); the organiser’s pages conflict on general-space rates. For comparison, the BTS 2025 startup booth/POD special offer was ₹ 30,000 plus 18% GST for startups under 7 years old. |
| Sponsoring | The BTS 2025 brochure shows partner/sponsor labels including bronze, silver, gold, platinum and diamond, among other categories, but publishes no prices. No public sponsor-package prices are stated for BTS 2026. |
| Investor pass | Register as a delegate and select a published pass tier (BTS 2026). The registration form offers an opt-in for InterlinX pre-scheduled B2B meetings (BTS 2026). source |
| Application required | No, tickets are purchased |
Bengaluru Tech Summit Pitching Arena / Investor Connect
| Format | The Pitching Arena presents startup ideas, products and business models to investors and industry; the BTS 2026 programme includes a Biotech Disruptive Arena startup-pitching session. Investor Connect used an application, screening and cross-pitch process at BTS 2025. |
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| Eligibility | The BTS Pitching Arena is described for technology startups at various growth stages; no separate BTS Arena eligibility rules or application deadline are stated. Separately, Karnataka’s ELEVATE 2025 grant programme required an entity registered or incorporated in Karnataka, turnover below INR 100 Crore, and no more than 10 years since incorporation at the announced cut-off, among other conditions. |
Winners
- BHARATONE SERVICES AND AFFILIATES PRIVATE LIMITED (2025) — ELEVATE 2025 grant winner; individual grant amount not specified source
- Anucharith Innovations Pvt Ltd (2025) — ELEVATE 2025 grant winner; individual grant amount not specified source
- UDOT BRAILLE TECH PRIVATE LIMITED (2025) — ELEVATE 2025 grant winner; individual grant amount not specified source
- STOICHEIODIS SCIENTIA PRIVATE LIMITED (2025) — ELEVATE 2025 grant winner; individual grant amount not specified source
- Bluecat Paper LLP (2025) — ELEVATE 2025 grant winner; individual grant amount not specified source
- Dyau Robotics Private Limited (2025) — ELEVATE 2025 grant winner; individual grant amount not specified source
- Mindwatt Industries Pvt Ltd (2025) — ELEVATE 2025 grant winner; individual grant amount not specified source
- Intelergy Engineering LLP (2025) — ELEVATE 2025 grant winner; individual grant amount not specified source
- DICE TOY LABS PRIVATE LIMITED (2025) — ELEVATE 2025 grant winner; individual grant amount not specified source
- Mankomb Technologies Private Limited (2025) — ELEVATE 2025 grant winner; individual grant amount not specified source
- Ctruh Technologies Private Limited (2025) — ELEVATE 2025 grant winner; individual grant amount not specified source
- SLM INFRATECH (2025) — ELEVATE 2025 grant winner; individual grant amount not specified source
- Cogniquest technologies private limited (2025) — ELEVATE 2025 grant winner; individual grant amount not specified source
- SKYRAFT AEROSOLUTION PRIVATE LIMITED (2025) — ELEVATE 2025 grant winner; individual grant amount not specified source
- KHEELONA ROBOTICS PRIVATE LIMITED (2025) — ELEVATE 2025 grant winner; individual grant amount not specified source
- COSINEROBOTS PRIVATE LIMITED (2025) — ELEVATE 2025 grant winner; individual grant amount not specified source
- DEVANANTA R&D PRIVATE LIMITED (2025) — ELEVATE 2025 grant winner; individual grant amount not specified source
- ICSBIT LABS PRIVATE LIMITED (2025) — ELEVATE 2025 grant winner; individual grant amount not specified source
- Haribon aeronautics (2025) — ELEVATE 2025 grant winner; individual grant amount not specified source
- Puraforma Foods Private Limited (2025) — ELEVATE 2025 grant winner; individual grant amount not specified source
- Specsyn Laboratories Pvt Ltd (2025) — ELEVATE 2025 grant winner; individual grant amount not specified source
- Niruplus Agritech Private Limited (2025) — ELEVATE 2025 grant winner; individual grant amount not specified source
- Bharat Dome Innovation Pvt Ltd (2025) — ELEVATE 2025 grant winner; individual grant amount not specified source
- KAAPIQ LABS PRIVATE LIMITED (2025) — ELEVATE 2025 grant winner; individual grant amount not specified source
- BRAHMA3 STUDIO PRIVATE LIMITED (2025) — ELEVATE 2025 grant winner; individual grant amount not specified source
- Echo Friendly Acoustics (2025) — ELEVATE 2025 grant winner; individual grant amount not specified source
- Hycosys Private Limited (2025) — ELEVATE 2025 grant winner; individual grant amount not specified source
- Justus and Hogland Nutrient Private. Limited (2025) — ELEVATE 2025 grant winner; individual grant amount not specified source
- IGYA EARTH PRIVATE LIMITED (2025) — ELEVATE 2025 grant winner; individual grant amount not specified source
- SUPERNAN CHILDCARE SOLUTIONS PRIVATE LIMITED (2025) — ELEVATE 2025 grant winner; individual grant amount not specified source
- VFOX VENTURES PRIVATE LIMITED (2025) — ELEVATE 2025 grant winner; individual grant amount not specified source
- Neokisan Innovations Pvt Ltd (2025) — ELEVATE 2025 grant winner; individual grant amount not specified source
- KRUSHIKA ENTERPRISES (2025) — ELEVATE 2025 grant winner; individual grant amount not specified source
- PROROUTING TECHNOLOGY PRIVATE LIMITED (2025) — ELEVATE 2025 grant winner; individual grant amount not specified source
- B Cell Biologics India Private Limited (2025) — ELEVATE 2025 grant winner; individual grant amount not specified source
- Q-AXIS MOTORS PRIVATE LIMITED (2025) — ELEVATE 2025 grant winner; individual grant amount not specified source
- FORTUNIK ORGANICS LLP (2025) — ELEVATE 2025 grant winner; individual grant amount not specified source
- M/S NEXTGEN INKS PRIVATE LIMITED (2025) — ELEVATE 2025 grant winner; individual grant amount not specified source
- Reviverays Healthcare Technologies Private limited (2025) — ELEVATE 2025 grant winner; individual grant amount not specified source
- AvinyaSQ Technologies Private Limited (2025) — ELEVATE 2025 grant winner; individual grant amount not specified source
- DATACLUSTER LABS PRIVATE LIMITED (2025) — ELEVATE 2025 grant winner; individual grant amount not specified source
- mystic clean energy tech llp (2025) — ELEVATE 2025 grant winner; individual grant amount not specified source
- Deniz Technologies Privet Limited (2025) — ELEVATE 2025 grant winner; individual grant amount not specified source
- Bisket Labs (2025) — ELEVATE 2025 grant winner; individual grant amount not specified source
- Cymasonic Labs (2025) — ELEVATE 2025 grant winner; individual grant amount not specified source
- SPRENTZO SPORTS PRIVATE LIMITED (2025) — ELEVATE 2025 grant winner; individual grant amount not specified source
- PERIWINKLE LABS PRIVATE LIMITED (2025) — ELEVATE 2025 grant winner; individual grant amount not specified source
- Microbeworks Scientific Private Limited (2025) — ELEVATE 2025 grant winner; individual grant amount not specified source
- MagHeals Pvt Ltd (2025) — ELEVATE 2025 grant winner; individual grant amount not specified source
- ABLEPRO SOLUTIONS PVT. LTD. (2025) — ELEVATE 2025 grant winner; individual grant amount not specified source
- Hylan Power One Private Limited (2025) — ELEVATE 2025 grant winner; individual grant amount not specified source
- Aikyam Sports Science (2025) — ELEVATE 2025 grant winner; individual grant amount not specified source
- KREDDYPAY TECH PRIVATE LIMITED (2025) — ELEVATE 2025 grant winner; individual grant amount not specified source
- Muse Diagnostics (2025) — ELEVATE 2025 grant winner; individual grant amount not specified source
- Liquidmind Product Consulting Pvt. Ltd. (2025) — ELEVATE 2025 grant winner; individual grant amount not specified source
- VRUKSH INNOVATIONS PRIVATE LIMITED (2025) — ELEVATE 2025 grant winner; individual grant amount not specified source
- CKELP TECHNOLOGIES PRIVATE LIMITED (2025) — ELEVATE 2025 grant winner; individual grant amount not specified source
- Pravartya Labs (2025) — ELEVATE 2025 grant winner; individual grant amount not specified source
- Erdac Solutions Private Limted (2025) — ELEVATE 2025 grant winner; individual grant amount not specified source
- AGMOVE ROBOTICS INDIA PVT LTD (2025) — ELEVATE 2025 grant winner; individual grant amount not specified source
- SHANKARA WATER AND ENERGY SOLUTIONS PRIVATE LIMITED (2025) — ELEVATE 2025 grant winner; individual grant amount not specified source
- zefender Innovations private limited (2025) — ELEVATE 2025 grant winner; individual grant amount not specified source
- manjunatheshwara power system and innovation technology labs private limited (2025) — ELEVATE 2025 grant winner; individual grant amount not specified source
- BioAI Innovations Pvt. Ltd. (2025) — ELEVATE 2025 grant winner; individual grant amount not specified source
- Kootfin Technologies Private Limited (2025) — ELEVATE 2025 grant winner; individual grant amount not specified source
- Seric Steel Technologies Private Ltd (2025) — ELEVATE 2025 grant winner; individual grant amount not specified source
- Dfreggy Foods Pvt Ltd (2025) — ELEVATE 2025 grant winner; individual grant amount not specified source
- SUBSTRA MATERIALS PRIVATE LIMITED (2025) — ELEVATE 2025 grant winner; individual grant amount not specified source
- SOC OPTIMUM PRIVATE LIMITED (2025) — ELEVATE 2025 grant winner; individual grant amount not specified source
- UTTEJNA TECHNOLOGIES LLP (2025) — ELEVATE 2025 grant winner; individual grant amount not specified source
- LEISTUNG TECHNOLOGIES (2025) — ELEVATE 2025 grant winner; individual grant amount not specified source
- PROBHARATH TECHNOLOGIES PRIVATE LIMITED (2025) — ELEVATE 2025 grant winner; individual grant amount not specified source
- Trio Innovations (2025) — ELEVATE 2025 grant winner; individual grant amount not specified source
- NEUROANALOG PRIVATE LIMITED (2025) — ELEVATE 2025 grant winner; individual grant amount not specified source
- Basaveshwar Enterprises (2025) — ELEVATE 2025 grant winner; individual grant amount not specified source
- Drsya Technologies Private Limited (2025) — ELEVATE 2025 grant winner; individual grant amount not specified source
- AULE SPACE TECHNOLOGIES PRIVATE LIMITED (2025) — ELEVATE 2025 grant winner; individual grant amount not specified source
- Sri Om Sai Sugar Allied Products Pvt Ltd (2025) — ELEVATE 2025 grant winner; individual grant amount not specified source
- Parna Creations Pvt Ltd (2025) — ELEVATE 2025 grant winner; individual grant amount not specified source
- NEOVIRA THERAPEUTICS PRIVATE LIMITED (2025) — ELEVATE 2025 grant winner; individual grant amount not specified source
- SPACE ENERGY SYSTEMS PRIVATE LIMITED (2025) — ELEVATE 2025 grant winner; individual grant amount not specified source
- MACOF INNOVATIONS PVT LTD (2025) — ELEVATE 2025 grant winner; individual grant amount not specified source
- FLUXGEN SUSTAINABLE TECHNOLOGIES PRIVATE LIMITED (2025) — ELEVATE 2025 grant winner; individual grant amount not specified source
- Solveeasy Technologies Private Limited (2025) — ELEVATE 2025 grant winner; individual grant amount not specified source
- KA12 BEVERAGES PRIVATE LIMITED (2025) — ELEVATE 2025 grant winner; individual grant amount not specified source
- Escrow stack private limited (2025) — ELEVATE 2025 grant winner; individual grant amount not specified source
- AGRYTHM TECHNOLOGIES PRIVATE LIMITED (2025) — ELEVATE 2025 grant winner; individual grant amount not specified source
- MOJO GREEN PRIVATE LIMITED (2025) — ELEVATE 2025 grant winner; individual grant amount not specified source
- Finoco Innovations Private Limited (2025) — ELEVATE 2025 grant winner; individual grant amount not specified source
- BAA BREW ENTERTAINMENT LLP (2025) — ELEVATE 2025 grant winner; individual grant amount not specified source
- Autoyos Private Limited (2025) — ELEVATE 2025 grant winner; individual grant amount not specified source
- AQUAAIRX AUTONOMOUS SYSTEMS PRIVATE LIMITED (2025) — ELEVATE 2025 grant winner; individual grant amount not specified source
- EcoRenowa Solutions Private Limited (2025) — ELEVATE 2025 grant winner; individual grant amount not specified source
- EQUBE Energy Storage Services Pvt Ltd (2025) — ELEVATE 2025 grant winner; individual grant amount not specified source
- GKUNIQUE (2025) — ELEVATE 2025 grant winner; individual grant amount not specified source
- Kern Kreare Pvt. Ltd. (2025) — ELEVATE 2025 grant winner; individual grant amount not specified source
- Samasti Health Technologies Private Limited (2025) — ELEVATE 2025 grant winner; individual grant amount not specified source
- Proyava Innovations Private Limited (2025) — ELEVATE 2025 grant winner; individual grant amount not specified source
- Insanity Labs Private Limited (2025) — ELEVATE 2025 grant winner; individual grant amount not specified source
- Asharika Crops Private Limited (2025) — ELEVATE 2025 grant winner; individual grant amount not specified source
- INFINITE EARTH INNOVATIONS (2025) — ELEVATE 2025 grant winner; individual grant amount not specified source
- Curium Life Tech Pvt Ltd., (2025) — ELEVATE 2025 grant winner; individual grant amount not specified source
- Banagar's Shree Veerabhadreshwara Solutions LLP (2025) — ELEVATE 2025 grant winner; individual grant amount not specified source
- MicrobioTx Health Private Limited (2025) — Smart Bio Awards 2025 — Startup of the Year source
- InnAccel Technologies Private Limited (2025) — Smart Bio Awards 2025 — Innovator of the Year source
- Agropak Private Limited (2025) — Smart Bio Awards 2025 — Women Entrepreneur of the Year, Payal Patel source
- Theraxcel Healthcare Private Limited (2025) — Smart Bio Awards 2025 — Best Campus Company of the Year source
- SGB Agroindustries / Sri Gowri Bhargava Pvt. Ltd. (2025) — Smart Bio Awards 2025 — Startup of the Year (Beyond Bengaluru) source
Meeting investors there
For the completed edition, the Investor Connect application call attracted 146 startups; 136 were shortlisted, and the organiser reports 146 cross-pitches to 36 investors from venture funds, corporate venture arms and micro-VCs (BTS 2025). The event report also records 107 mentorship sessions (BTS 2025). For the next edition, the organiser describes a curated three-day programme with deeper focus on matchmaking and sector-specific deal flow (BTS 2026). source
| Investors attending | 36 investors in the Investor Connect programme; 146 startup-investor pitches (2025) source |
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| Matchmaking | InterlinX (BTS 2026). source |
| Formats | Investor Connect: a curated, three-day face-to-face programme for startups, investors, corporates and ecosystem leaders (BTS 2026). · Pitching Arena: startups at various growth stages present to a curated audience of investors, VCs, industry leaders and ecosystem enablers (BTS 2026); the official programme lists a Biotech Disruptive Arena startup-pitching session (BTS 2026). · Mentoring: registered delegates can request a slot from a mentor’s profile; each delegate can schedule up to two sessions (BTS 2026). · Reverse Pitching: investors describe their fund philosophy and portfolio focus to startups (BTS 2026). · InterlinX B2B Partnering: delegates may opt in at registration for pre-scheduled one-to-one business meetings (BTS 2026). |
| Meetings arranged | 986 meetings at the Interlinks zone (2025) source |
Investor firms the organiser lists (2025 completed edition for published outcomes; 2026 next announced edition for forward-looking programme information.)
Accel PartnersAvaana CapitalCapital 2B
Before you go: the hub's cold email to VCs playbook covers the pre-event outreach that fills a meeting calendar, and Causo matches your stage and thesis to the funds in its database so you know who to ask for a meeting.
Who speaks (2025 completed edition for published outcomes; 2026 next announced edition for forward-looking programme information.)
- Dr. V. Anantha Nageswaran, Chief Economic Advisor to the Government of India · Government of India
- Debjani Ghosh, Distinguished Fellow · NITI Aayog
- Vivek Raghavan, Co-founder · Sarvam AI
- Navya Naveli Nanda, Co-Founder · Nimaya Foundation
- Samyak Chakrabarty, Co-Founder · Nimaya Foundation
- Rangesh Raghavan, Corporate VP & Managing Director · Lam Research India
- Sandeep Kumar, Chief Executive · L&T Semiconductor Technologies
- Arnob Roy, MD & CEO · Tejas Networks
- Amajit Gupta, MD & CEO · Lightstorm
- Dr. V. Kamakoti, Director · IIT-Madras
- Dr. Soumya Swaminathan, Chairperson · M.S. Swaminathan Research Foundation
- Dr. K. Thangaraj, CSIR Bhatnagar Fellow · Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology
- Dr. M. S. Sheshshayee, Professor Emeritus, Department of Crop Physiology · University of Agricultural Sciences
- Dr. S. R. Rao, Former Senior Advisor · Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science & Technology
- Dr. Murali Ramachandra, CEO · Aurigene Oncology Ltd.
Full lineup: official speakers page.
Notable past speakers
- Ankur Warikoo, Entrepreneur and Content Creator (2025)
- Capt. Shubhanshu Shukla, Test Pilot & Astronaut · Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) (2025)
- Danish Sait, Emcee | TV Host | Actor | Writer (2025)
- Kaivalya Vohra, Co-Founder · Zepto (2025)
- Mayanti Langer, Sports Anchor (2025)
- Sania Mirza, Indian Former Tennis Player (2025)
- Suhani Shah, Indian Mentalist & Mind Reader (2025)
- Voctronica Band, Indian Acappella Vocal Band (2025)
- Shri Sharath Kumar Bache Gowda, Chairman, KEONICS · Government of Karnataka (2025)
- Shri Prashanth Prakash, Chairperson, Karnataka Vision Group on Startups and Partner · Accel (2025)
- Richa Ghosh, Wicketkeeper-Batter · Indian Women's Cricketer (2025)
Sponsors and partners
Country Partner 1
Australia
Country Focus Partner 2
NorwayNRW
Country Presence 1
Italy
Bronze Partner 2
PolandSRTIP
Silver Partner 1
EU–India Digital Policy Dialogue
Government partners: Department of Electronics, IT, Biotechnology and Science & Technology, Government of Karnataka, Karnataka Innovation and Technology Society (KITS), Software Technology Parks of India (STPI), Karnataka Vision Groups on IT, Biotechnology, Startups and Space
Full list: official partners page.
Startups there
613 startups in the Startups Hall and 730 startup stalls (2025); 1,000+ tech startups advertised for the upcoming edition (2026). · official startup directory
Alumni the organiser highlights
- Zepto (2025) — Co-founder Kaivalya Vohra was recognized at Future Makers Conclave among founders of recently scaled unicorns. source
- Rapido (2025) — Co-founder Pavan Guntupalli was recognized at Future Makers Conclave among founders of recently scaled unicorns. source
- Ather Energy (2025) — Co-founder Swapnil Jain was recognized at Future Makers Conclave among founders of recently scaled unicorns. source
- Jumbotail (2025) — Co-founders S. Karthik Venkateswaran and Ashish Jhina were recognized at Future Makers Conclave among founders of recently scaled unicorns. source
- Navi (2025) — MD & CEO Rajiv Naresh was recognized at Future Makers Conclave among founders of recently scaled unicorns. source
- Bluestone (2025) — Founder Gaurav Singh Kushwaha was felicitated at Future Makers Conclave for the company's recent IPO milestone. source
Programme
| Tracks | BTS 2026 announced tracks: IT & Deeptech; Frontier Tech; Electro-Semicon; Electric Mobility; GCC Focus; Digital Infrastructure & Data Centers; Data & Cybersecurity; Assistive Tech; Health & Biotech; Circular Economy; Finverse; Orange Economy; Academia & Skilling; Global Collaborations; India-USA Tech Conclave; India Innovates. The startup stages are Startup Stage 1—DeepTech for Business and Startup Stage 2—ConsumerTech for Billions (BTS 2026). · Completed BTS 2025 conference themes/tracks included IT & DeepTech, Digi Health & Biotech, Electro Semicon, Startup Ecosystem, Global Collaboration, AI Universe, Finverse Banking, Insurance & Fintech, My Planet, My Future, India-USA Tech Conclave, and Defense & Spacetech (BTS 2025). source |
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| Side events | BTS 2026 programme: Future Makers Conclave (scheduled for 2026-11-19), Global BEEs Conclave hosted by TiE Bangalore, India-USA Tech Conclave, Product Launch 5.0, TCS National Rural IT Quiz, BioQuiz, Poster Showcase, R&D Lab-to-Market, and industry roundtables. Completed edition: the Future Makers Conclave took place at BTS 2025; the Global Leaders’ Dinner on 2025-11-18 was invitation-only. BTS 2025 was held 2025-11-18 to 2025-11-20 at BIEC, which the organiser described as a new venue; BTS 2026 is announced for 2026-11-17 to 2026-11-19 at BIEC. The official event information reviewed states no cancellation, postponement, city move or event-name change. |
| Official app | Bengaluru Tech Summit 2025 Mobile App |
| Hashtag | #BTS2026 |
Past editions, as published
| Edition | Dates | Attendees | Investors | Startups | Recap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 · Venue moved from Bangalore Palace (2024) to BIEC for the 2025 edition; the organizer described BIEC as a new venue. source | Nov 18–20, 2025 | 92,478 total attendees and 46,389 registered business visitors (2025) | 36 investors involved in 146 cross-pitches (2025); 16 VCs committed INR 322 crore to 26 startups at Future Makers Conclave (2025) | 613 startups in Startup Hall and 730 startup stalls (2025); 143 ELEVATE winners recognized (2025) | recap · report · video · photos |
| 2024 source | Nov 19–21, 2024 | 5,000+ delegates and 43,685 unique expo visitors (2024) | 120 unique investors; 200+ startups pitched (2024) | 403 startups exhibited (2024); 50 startup products launched (2024) | recap · report · video |
| 2023 source | Nov 29 – Dec 1, 2023 | 4,773 delegates, 18,592 registered business visitors, and 50,000 expo footfalls (2023) | — | 258 startups featured (2023) | recap · video · photos |
| 2022 source | Nov 16–18, 2022 | — | — | — | |
| 2021 source | Nov 17–19, 2021 | — | — | — | report |
Cities: Bengaluru (2024 and 2025 held; 2026 announced)
Formerly: Bangalore IT.com (predecessor technology event), Bangalore India Bio (predecessor biotechnology event)
Who attends
| Breakdown | 20,680 conference delegates and 46,389 registered business visitors (2025). source |
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| Geography | 57 countries represented (2025). source |
| Roles | Founders, Investors, Corporates, Researchers, Press, Students, Policy & government |
| Stages | Growth |
Official links and socials
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Travel & apps
In the press
- When global innovation finds a home in Bengaluru and Karnataka, it scales for the world: CM — The Hindu (2025)
- Bengaluru Tech Summit ends with Rs 400 crore boost for deeptech startups — The Economic Times (2025)
- Bengaluru Tech Summit 2025 to showcase global innovation: Minister Priyank Kharge — The New Indian Express (2025)
Prepare for it
- How to cold email VCs — book the meetings before you land.
- The 12-slide seed deck — what to have ready when a partner says "send me the deck".
- Pitch Deck Roaster — a slide-by-slide pass before you submit to Bengaluru Tech Summit Pitching Arena / Investor Connect.
- Accelerator deadlines — the application windows that open around the event.
Sources
Every fact above was read from one of these official pages on Oct 7, 2026:
- eitbt.karnataka.gov.in/startup/public/141/elevate-2025-winners-announced%21/en
- stpi.in/en/events/bengaluru-tech-summit-2022
- bengalurutechsummit.com
- bengalurutechsummit.com/BTS-2023
- bengalurutechsummit.com/BTS_2022/pdf/BTS-2021_Event_Report.pdf
- bengalurutechsummit.com/about.php
- bengalurutechsummit.com/accommodation.php
- bengalurutechsummit.com/bts-frequently-asked-questions.php
- bengalurutechsummit.com/conference.php
- bengalurutechsummit.com/future-makers-conclave.php
- bengalurutechsummit.com/pdf/Event-Report-BTS-2024.pdf
- bengalurutechsummit.com/pdf/Event-Report-BTS-2025.pdf
- bengalurutechsummit.com/photo-gallery.php
- bengalurutechsummit.com/speakers_2026.php
- bengalurutechsummit.com/startup.php
- bengalurutechsummit.com/whats-on.php
Bengaluru Tech Summit: frequently asked
When is Bengaluru Tech Summit 2026?
Bengaluru Tech Summit 2026 runs Nov 17–19, 2026 at Bangalore International Exhibition Centre (BIEC) for 2025 and 2026; the 2025 edition moved from Bangalore Palace to BIEC, both in Bengaluru., Bengaluru, according to the organiser's published dates.
How much does Bengaluru Tech Summit cost?
Published ticket prices run Indian delegate tickets: ₹ 4,000–₹ 20,000 (BTS 2026; early-bird Silver through standard Platinum; 18% GST applicable). International delegate tickets: $ 60–$ 350 (BTS 2026; early-bird Silver through standard Platinum; 18% GST applicable). Early-bird offer through 2026-10-13.. Startups: Apply by booking a Startup POD through the organiser’s online startup registration form. This is a paid exhibition option, not a free startup pass (BTS 2026). (Startup POD: ₹ 30,000; Startup POD with 43-inch TV screen: ₹ 37,500; 18% GST applicable (BTS 2026).).
How do startups get into Bengaluru Tech Summit?
Apply by booking a Startup POD through the organiser’s online startup registration form. This is a paid exhibition option, not a free startup pass (BTS 2026). Eligibility as published: Startup must be registered in India and be less than 7 years old (BTS 2026).
How many investors attend Bengaluru Tech Summit?
The organiser reports 36 investors in the Investor Connect programme; 146 startup-investor pitches investors for the 2025 edition. For the completed edition, the Investor Connect application call attracted 146 startups; 136 were shortlisted, and the organiser reports 146 cross-pitches to 36 investors from venture funds, corporate venture arms and micro-VCs (BTS 2025). The event report also records 107 mentorship sessions (BTS 2025). For the next edition, the organiser describes a curated three-day programme with deeper focus on matchmaking and sector-specific deal flow (BTS 2026).
What is Bengaluru Tech Summit Pitching Arena / Investor Connect?
Bengaluru Tech Summit's pitch competition. Eligibility: The BTS Pitching Arena is described for technology startups at various growth stages; no separate BTS Arena eligibility rules or application deadline are stated. Separately, Karnataka’s ELEVATE 2025 grant programme required an entity registered or incorporated in Karnataka, turnover below INR 100 Crore, and no more than 10 years since incorporation at the announced cut-off, among other conditions.
How big is Bengaluru Tech Summit?
92,478 total attendees attendees (2025), 613 startups in the Startups Hall; 730 startup stalls startups, from 57 countries countries, per the organiser.