Global Startup Summit 2026 — Chennai

Full-day startup ecosystem room with 9+ hours of talks, panels, founder/investor networking, awards and a paid Startup Pitching ticket for live investor pitching. STATUS: Open / Upcoming WHAT FOUNDERS GET Main-stage access, panels/fireside chats, networking breaks, lunch on Gold/Pitching tickets, awards and Startup Battles; pitching ticket includes live investor-pitch entry. FUNDING / PRIZE No fixed cash prize amount stated on the event page; Startup Battles and awards are included in the programme. PITCH / DEMO OPPORTUNITY Yes — Startup Battles/live investor pitching available with Startup Pitching+Gold ticket. INVESTOR ACCESS Networking with investors and business leaders is explicit; live pitching is the strongest route. INCUBATION / PILOT ACCESS No incubation or pilot commitment published. WHO IT IS FOR Founders, investors, aspiring entrepreneurs, consultants, agencies, freelancers and ecosystem leaders ELIGIBILITY Delegate and pitching tickets available; startup pitching ticket is for one person and includes summit access. SECTOR FOCUS Sector agnostic; startups, technology, services and entrepreneurship COST Access: Paid Attendee cost: 1450–3150 INR Startup / pitch fee: INR 6,500 base for Startup Pitching + Gold; GST/service fee extra Basis: Silver ₹1,450 base; Gold ₹3,150 base; Startup Pitching+Gold ₹6,500 base; GST and service fee extra DATES Starts: 31 October 2026 FORMAT 8:30 AM–6:00 PM; registration, panels, fireside chats, networking, Startup Battles, awards and creator/community programming. HOW TO REGISTER Choose Silver, Gold or Startup Pitching+Gold and complete checkout on the event page. IMPORTANT NOTES Listed prices exclude GST and ticket service fee; confirm refund terms and pitch-selection criteria before purchase. Information last verified: 24 August 2026. Confirm current availability, pricing and venue details with the organizer before paying or travelling. Image credit: Global Startups Club.