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The 10th Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development Centre (IEDC) Summit, organised by Kerala Startup Mission (KSUM) in collaboration with LBS College of Engineering, Kasaragod, was held on December 22, offering a key platform for young innovators and entrepreneurs from across Kerala. Know more

Kerala Startup Mission (KSUM) has opened applications for LEAPX, a 3-month AVGC–XR accelerator program supporting high-potential startups in animation, VFX, gaming, comics, and extended reality through expert mentoring and investor access. The program aims to accelerate market readiness and help founders build globally competitive creative-tech solutions. Know more

Kerala Startup Fest ’26 will be held on 7–8 January 2026 in Kozhikode, bringing together startups, entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers, and ecosystem leaders from across Kerala and beyond.
Organised by Caliph Life School in association with the Kerala Economic Forum, the event aims to foster innovation, collaboration, and entrepreneurial growth. Know more

Kerala is emerging as a strong non-metro startup hub, leveraging state-led initiatives such as student innovation programs, sector-focused accelerators, and distributed incubation models to drive funding momentum and spread innovation beyond traditional urban centres. Know more

Technopark’s QUAD project, part of the 30-acre integrated IT township at Technocity in Thiruvananthapuram, is set to begin construction in January 2026, marking a key development in Kerala’s technology infrastructure expansion. Know more

Kerala Startup Mission is hosting “Exploring Creativity in Kerala”, a reflective talk on Kerala’s architecture and cultural heritage that highlights how the state’s rich context continues to inspire contemporary design practices. Know more

Kerala-based mental health startup Oppam has raised ₹1.5 crore in seed funding, marking a key milestone in its journey to make mental health support more accessible in regional languages. Know more

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Kerala Startup Fest : Jan 7-8, 2026 | Kozhikode, Kerala

Trest Conference : Jan 9-11, 2026 | Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala

Exploring Creativity in Kerala: Architecture and Cultural Heritage Talk by Ar.Vinod Kumar: Jan 9, 2026 | Kochi, Kerala

Kerala AI Future Con : Jan 23, 2026 | Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala

UFUQ Science and Technology Fest : Jan 25-26, 2026 | Calicut, Kerala

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FICCI Mercedes-Benz India “Bharat Innovation & Business Ideas Challenge Programme” | Deadline: Dec 31, 2025. Apply

Amazon Saheli Accelerate Program for Women Entrepreneurs | Deadline: Jan 15, 2026. Apply

BioVerse Challenge 2025 by Thermo Fisher Scientific | Deadline: Mar 15, 2026. Apply

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