KeralaStartup.News

Kerala Startup Fest 2026 was held on 7th and 8th January in Calicut, with a strong focus on empowering the young generation and nurturing early entrepreneurial talent. The two-day event created a dynamic platform for students, aspiring founders, and innovators to engage with the startup ecosystem. Know more

Kerala Startup Mission (KSUM) invites aspiring entrepreneurs and startups to the DPIIT–KSUM Unique ID Drive, a focused initiative designed to provide clarity and structured guidance on startup registration and ecosystem support. Know more

The 38th Kerala Science Congress will be held from January 30 to February 2 in Kochi, integrating startups into its core agenda. This edition places strong emphasis on ocean technology, marine innovation, and blue economy solutions. The initiative aims to bridge scientific research with market-driven innovation and entrepreneurship. Know more

Kerala Startup Mission will conduct Startup 360 – Calicut Edition on January 24, 2026, at Govt. Cyberpark, Calicut. The programme provides structured, hands-on support for early-stage startup founders. Sessions will cover IPR, legal advisory, financial management, and business development. Know more

AI FUTURECON KERALA 2026 will be held on January 23, 2026, at The Leela Kovalam, Thiruvananthapuram. Organised by KSITM in collaboration with KSUM, the event aligns with the proposed AI Impact Summit 2026 by MeitY. An Expression of Interest has been invited from startups and solution providers for expo participation. Know more

Kerala is set to develop a ₹202 crore Digital Science Park in Thiruvananthapuram, with construction expected to begin in February 2026. Envisioned as India’s first third-generation digital science park, the project will host advanced research and innovation infrastructure. Key focus areas include artificial intelligence, robotics, semiconductors, and emerging digital technologies. Know more

Kerala Startup Mission’s AgriNext workshop held on 8 January 2026 in Kottayam brought together farmers, FPOs, startups and experts to identify over 100 agriculture-related problem statements to drive agri-innovation under the AgriNext initiative supported by the KERA Project. Know more

Kerala Startup Mission hosted a session titled “Exploring Creativity in Kerala” that reflected on how Kerala’s cultural heritage influences contemporary architectural practice, led by Ar. Vinod Kumar MM at their Kochi office on January 9, 2026. Know more

Kerala Startup Mission (KSUM) invites Request for Proposals (RFP) for the selection of a qualified agency to supply, deploy, operate, and maintain a high-performance GPU Cluster in Kerala. Know more

C Electric Automotive Drives, a deep-tech startup building indigenous electric powertrain intelligence solutions, secured investment from SeaFund, marking a significant step forward for India’s electric mobility ecosystem. Know more

Fund Manager for Creative Economy Venture Capital Fund | Kerala Startup Mission. Apply

DPIIT - KSUM UID Drive | Al Space : Jan 15, 2026 | Aluva, Kerala

Startup 360 : Jan 15, 2026 | Kochi, Kerala

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

Startup 360 : Jan 24, 2026 | Kozhikode, Kerala

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

38th Kerala Science Congress : Jan 30-Feb 02, 2026 | Kochi, Kerala

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

EVolve - For early stage innovators in Electric Mobility/ EV Sectors | Deadline: Jan 27, 2026. Apply

Adya Launch Lab AI - ALL AI | Deadline: Feb 05, 2026. Apply

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

LeapX AVGC-XR Accelerator by Kerala Startup Mission. Apply

Naukri Startup Program. Apply