Kanpur |Uttar Pradesh is set to further strengthen its growing identity as a key hub in India’s entrepreneurial and investment ecosystem as it gears up to host TiECon UP 2026 on Saturday, February 28, 2026, in Kanpur.
Organised by TiE UP, the flagship conference will bring together some of the country’s most influential policymakers, industry leaders, startup founders, and venture capitalists on a single platform. The event aims to foster partnerships, mentorship, and entrepreneurial growth while positioning Uttar Pradesh at the centre of India’s evolving investment landscape.
A Convergence of Visionaries
TiECon UP 2026 will spotlight the state’s transformation in manufacturing, digital innovation, infrastructure, and startup development. It will serve as a platform for policy dialogue, strategic knowledge exchange, mentorship, and high-level networking.
Prominent speakers and participants include Sudhanshu Trivedi, Member of Rajya Sabha; Vijay Kiran Anand, Secretary, Infrastructure and Industrial Development Department and CEO, Invest UP; Manindra Agrawal, Director of Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur; Chandu Bhai Virani, Founder and CMD of Balaji Wafers; Vinay Kumar Pathak, Vice-Chancellor of Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University; Anuj Srivastava, Founder of Livspace; and Anurag Srivastava, Founding Partner at Jungle Ventures. These leaders are playing a defining role in shaping India’s startup ecosystem.
Building the Future of Entrepreneurship
Highlighting the significance of the event, TiECon Chairman Sanjeev Shreya said, “TiECon UP 2026 is a platform where ideas, innovation, and investment converge to define the future of entrepreneurship in India. By bringing startups, investors, policymakers, and industry leaders together, we are building an ecosystem where ambition finds opportunity and enterprises can grow to their full potential.”
He added that the conference aims to accelerate entrepreneurship at both regional and national levels by encouraging meaningful collaborations and mentorship opportunities. With Kanpur emerging as a prominent centre of innovation, the event will showcase how collaboration between government, industry, and startups can drive the next wave of growth and innovation in India.
Focus on Investment, Growth and Collaboration
The conference will focus on strengthening Uttar Pradesh’s investment climate by connecting startups with investors and industry mentors. Curated founder-investor discussions will aim to accelerate startup growth and improve access to capital. Sector-focused insights from industry leaders will support advancements in manufacturing and digital transformation.
Additionally, the event will seek to integrate academic, industrial, and administrative stakeholders to implement scalable entrepreneurial initiatives. It is expected to attract major startups, venture capital firms, corporate leaders, and ecosystem enablers from across India, reinforcing Kanpur and Uttar Pradesh as emerging epicentres of entrepreneurial advancement.
Through high-impact keynote sessions, policy dialogues, and curated investor-founder interactions, TiECon UP 2026 aims to promote strategic partnerships, boost investment flows, and open new pathways for business expansion across the state and the nation.
