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The vision
Not a political event. Not a PR show. A platform to build.
School students, college founders, startups, MSMEs, investors, mentors and policymakers on one stage, on one platform, under one roof, talking about what Young India is building.
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The welcomeFrom a packed hall in Patna to a full check-in for Season 2.
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The stagePanels in Season 1. A live pitch arena with an investor jury in Season 2.
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The honoursThank-yous on stage became the Season 2 Awards.
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The conversationsHallway chats become curated 1:1s in the investor lounge.
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The next generationYoung founders on the panel; student startups demoing to investors.
Season 2 images are AI vision concepts of the planned format; final production depends on the confirmed venue.
Proof, not promises
Startup Safari Season 1, in pictures
3–5 August 2025 at Gyan Bhawan, Patna, held as part of Bihar Business Mahakumbh. Real panels, women leaders, young founders and a full house. Tap any photo.
Three zones, School Innovation, College Innovation and the Startup Space, and six trails to find your people. Cross-sector ideas are welcome; the final floor layout will be shared.
ListenAskBuild
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Digital Bharat
AI, robotics, SaaS and deeptech
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Green Bharat
Energy, climate, mobility and water
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Healthy Bharat
Healthtech and assistive technology
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Rural Bharat
Agritech, food and livelihoods
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Made in Bharat
Manufacturing, D2C and brands
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Skilled Bharat
Edtech, skills and careers
Who it’s for
Built for everyone who builds
Tell us who you are. Here is what the two days hold for you.
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Exhibit your startup
Booking open97 stalls still open
Show it. Start a conversation.
100 shell stalls of 3×3 m at Science City, grouped by trail. Demonstrate your product, hear useful questions and meet customers, collaborators and talent.
Early bird₹30,000 ₹20,000 + GST28 left
SHECAN · Women-led₹30,000 ₹15,000 + GST30 left
Regular stall₹30,000 + GSTRegular price
Institutional stall₹45,000 + GSTRegular price
Fascia, table, 2 chairs, power, lighting, 2 Delegate passes with lunch, exhibitor listing, award nomination
After paying, our team will reach out to confirm and set up your exhibitor dashboard.
All women-led startups exhibit together in the SHECAN Zone, with a dedicated SHECAN panel on Day 2 and the SHECAN Women-led Startup award. One stall. Six ways to grow.
Your own stall3×3 m shell stall in the SHECAN Zone for both days, with fascia, table, chairs, power and lighting.
SHECAN Pitch ArenaA dedicated pitching session where SHECAN founders pitch live to investors.
Investor accessWalk-throughs by 20+ planned investors and access to the investor networking.
PR that travelsA founder story in The Safari Journal, a social spotlight and a mention in the event press note.
Awards entryEntry to the Season 2 Awards, including SHECAN Women-led Startup of the Year.
Network2 Delegate passes with lunch: founders, corporates, mentors and media, for two days.
For startups with at least one woman founder or co-founder. We verify on the confirmation call.
Students fill their own form to showcase, attend, or both. Showcase selection follows review. Institution and guardian permissions apply. Free access covers the innovation showcase, open-stage sessions and open demos.
Other passes: Explorer (one day), Startup Delegate (both days), Investor (application) and VIP. Reserved workshops and investor sessions follow the confirmed pass and available seats.
Passes
Pick the pass that matches why you are coming
Students attend free through their school or college form. Paid passes add both days, reserved sessions and lunch.
Student Pass is free. Paid passes exclude GST. Group discounts on paid passes are confirmed by the team. Workshops with reserved seats and investor sessions follow the access listed for each pass.
Agenda
Two days to discover, ask, build and celebrate
Provisional schedule (IST). Panels, Skills House workshops, investor connect, two pitch-arena rounds and the Startup Safari Awards.
Nominations are free and self-nominations are welcome. Jury shortlisting and selection apply; awards are planned for Day 2. Final criteria, categories and nomination guidance will be published officially.
India Startup Safari 26: a youth-led startup and innovation event with School and College Innovation Zones, a Startup Space, pitch arena, Skills House, investor connect and awards.
When
19–20 December 2026, 9:30 AM – 7:00 PM
Where
Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Science City, Rajendra Nagar, Patna, Bihar
Who
Students, founders, schools, colleges, educators, investors and brands.
Exhibition
Booking open: 100 stalls of 3×3 m, early bird ₹15,000 (regular ₹30,000), two days, plus GST. School and college students take part free.
Passes
From ₹999. Explorer, Startup Delegate, Investor and VIP.
Organiser
D2D YouthStory Media
Contact
info@indiastartupsafari.com · +91 84049 81008
Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Science City, Patna
Ask the team about bus drop-off, parking and accessible entry before travelling. Event entry and museum-gallery admission are separate.
Dates
19–20 December 2026
Timings
9:30 AM – 7:00 PM
Address
Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Science City, Rajendra Nagar, Patna, Bihar
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Is there a fee for students?
No. School and college students fill their own form to showcase, attend, or both, with no registration or participation fee. Free access covers the innovation showcase, open-stage sessions and open demos. Showcase selection follows review.
Where is Season 2?
Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Science City, Rajendra Nagar, Patna, on 19–20 December 2026. Planned hours are 9:30 AM to 7:00 PM on both days.
How can my school take part?
Classes 9–12. Each school can have 1–2 selected ideas, represented by two students, in the free shared School Innovation Zone. Schools plan a group of 100+ students, name a coordinator and send a signed support letter.
How can my college take part?
Two selected student startups from each college get free shared display space in the College Innovation Zone. Colleges plan a minimum group of 100 students with a faculty coordinator and a signed support letter.
How much is an exhibition stall?
Booking is open. Early bird startup stalls are ₹20,000 (regular ₹30,000) for the first 30 stalls, SHECAN stalls for women-led startups are ₹15,000, and Institutional stalls are ₹45,000, for two days, plus GST. Each includes a 3 × 3 m shell stall, power and lighting, two Delegate passes with lunch and an exhibitor listing.
Is the shared student zone the same as a stall?
No. Selected school and college teams receive free shared display space, not an individual stall. Discounted dedicated stalls for schools and college startups can be discussed.
Season 1
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Main stage
Keynotes, fireside chats and panels in front of the whole hall.
See the agenda
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Expo floor by sector
AI & Deeptech, Agritech, D2C and more: every zone in one main hall.
View the floor plan
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Season 2 Awards
Jury-selected winners, awarded on the main stage on Day 2.
Nominate a startup
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