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In-Person Women Entrepreneurs Meet-up in Punjab | The Entrepreneurial Mindset: From Idea to Execution Date: 29th July 2026 Time: 03:00 PM – 05:30 PM Venue: Innovation Mission Punjab, Chandigarh Women entrepreneurs in Chandigarh – this one’s for you! Every successful venture starts with an idea, but it’s execution that brings it to life. Join us for The Entrepreneurial Mindset: From Idea to Execution, an interactive session by the Women Startup Program by NSRCEL, powered by Kotak BizLabs, and explore what it takes to turn ideas into impactful ventures. ​Here’s what you can expect: Learn how founders navigate the journey from idea to execution Gain practical insights into building and growing your venture Connect with fellow entrepreneurs and ecosystem leaders Discover how the Women Startup Program can support your entrepreneurial journey Seats are limited – register now and take the first step towards building your startup! Register Now

In-Person Women Entrepreneurs Meet-up in Shillong | Turning Local Strengths into National Opportunities Date: 27th July 2026 Time: 02:30 PM – 04:30 PM Venue: MTC Building, Shillong Women entrepreneurs in Shillong – this one’s for you! ​Every region has unique strengths. Discover how local ideas, culture, and innovation can be transformed into businesses with national impact. ​Join us for Turning Local Strengths into National Opportunities, an interactive session by the Women Startup Program by NSRCEL, powered by Kotak BizLabs. ​Here’s what you can expect: Hear how founders are building ventures rooted in local communities Gain insights into turning regional opportunities into scalable businesses Connect with fellow entrepreneurs and ecosystem leaders Learn how the Women Startup Program can support your entrepreneurial journey Seats are limited – register now and take the next step in your entrepreneurial journey! Register Now

In-Person Women Entrepreneurs Meet-up in Guwahati | Unlocking Opportunities for Entrepreneurs in Emerging Ecosystems Date: 24th July 2026 Time: 03:30 PM onwards Venue: Assam Startup – The Nest, Guwahati Women entrepreneurs in Guwahati – this one’s for you! Great businesses can emerge from anywhere – especially where innovation is just beginning to flourish. Join us for Unlocking Opportunities for Entrepreneurs in Emerging Ecosystems, and discover how the right support, network, and ecosystem can help your venture thrive. ​Here’s what you can expect: ​Explore opportunities for founders in emerging startup ecosystems Learn from entrepreneurs and ecosystem leaders Connect with fellow founders and startup enablers Discover how the Women Startup Program by NSRCEL, powered by Kotak BizLabs can support your entrepreneurial journey ​Join us and take the next step towards building and growing your venture! Register Now

In-Person Energy Innovation Circuit | Chapter 1 Date: 24th July 2026 Time: 10:30 AM onwards Venue: KREDL Head Office, Nagarbhavi, Bengaluru The clean energy transition is becoming smarter. Artificial Intelligence, data, and digital technologies are reshaping how renewable energy is generated, managed, and scaled. Join Energy Innovation Circuit | Chapter 1, a full-day forum that brings together renewable energy founders, researchers, industry leaders, policymakers, investors, and ecosystem enablers to explore how intelligence is accelerating India’s clean energy future. Whether you’re building in renewable energy, battery energy storage, AI for energy, smart grids, EV infrastructure, green hydrogen, or energy management, this event offers an opportunity to learn from experts, connect with the ecosystem, and discover new opportunities for collaboration. What to Expect Public Forum: Making Renewable Energy Smarter: AI, Data and Intelligence for India’s Clean Power Transition Research Spotlight featuring emerging innovations in renewable energy Founder Feature showcasing startups building the future of clean energy Fireside Chat: What It Takes to Build and Scale Renewable Energy Infrastructure in India ​Networking with founders, researchers, industry leaders, investors, and government stakeholders Who Should Attend? ​Founders building the future of clean energy through climate tech, AI, battery innovation, and smart grid solutions. Researchers and academia Industry professionals ​Investors and ecosystem partners Reserve your spot today. Register Now

In-Person Building Businesses Rooted in Community Women Entrepreneurs Meet-up in Bhubaneswar Date: 23rd July 2026 Time: 04:00 PM – 06:00 PM Venue: Bhubaneswar Women entrepreneurs in Bhubaneswar – don’t miss this one! ​If you missed our previous session, here’s your chance to join us for another engaging conversation with founders and ecosystem leaders. Join us in Bhubaneswar for an inspiring panel discussion on Building Businesses Rooted in Community, where founders and ecosystem leaders will share how purpose, collaboration, and community can shape resilient ventures. Gain practical insights from women entrepreneurs Network with founders and ecosystem experts Learn how the Women Startup Program can support your entrepreneurial journey! Register Now

In-Person Women Entrepreneurs Meet-up in Indore | Building Brands, Solving Problems and Creating Impact Date: 23rd July 2026 Time: 02:30 PM onwards Venue: Acropolis Innovation & Incubation Hub, Indore Whether you’re building a consumer brand or exploring your next big idea, join us for an engaging panel discussion on Building Brands, Solving Problems, and Creating Impact, hosted as a part of the Women Startup Program by NSRCEL, powered by Kotak BizLabs. Here’s what you can expect: Learn what it takes to build memorable consumer brands Hear from founders on creating meaningful customer experiences Connect with fellow entrepreneurs and ecosystem leaders Discover how the Women Startup Program can support your entrepreneurial journey ​Seats are limited – register now and join the conversation! Register Now

In-Person From Local Ideas to Lasting Impact | Women Entrepreneurs Meet-up in Bhubaneswar Date: 22nd July 2026 Time: 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM Venue: KIIT University, Bhubaneswar Join us for this in-person event for women entrepreneurs in Bhubaneswar, and discover how women entrepreneurs across India are building, validating, and scaling their ventures with support from Women Startup Program! Explore the support available to help grow your startup Meet fellow founders and ecosystem experts ​Learn about the Women Startup Program Register now – your next step could begin here! Register Now

In-Person German Indian Mobility Summit 2026 Date: 26th May 2026 Time: 09:30 AM – 06:30 PM Venue: IIM Bangalore Join the German Indian Mobility Summit in Bengaluru, bringing together industry leaders, startups, investors, and policymakers from Germany and India. Hosted by NSRCEL at IIM Bangalore and The German Indian Innovation Corridor (GIIC) this high-impact gathering focuses on accelerating cross-border collaboration in next-generation mobility spanning EVs, AI-driven transport, smart infrastructure, and sustainable systems. Discover partnership opportunities, real-world pilots, and pathways to co-create and scale innovation across one of the world’s most powerful mobility corridors. Register Now

In-Person Claude Code for Founders Date: 24th April 2026 Time: 05:30 PM With the third edition of Startup Essentials Week underway, the week continues with a session focused on building stronger systems early in the founder journey. Most founders are using AI tools today. Very few are using them in a way that actually changes how their startup runs on a day-to-day basis. In the third session of the week, Krishna Veera Vanamali Y will break down how founders can move beyond experimentation and start building structured, repeatable workflows with Claude. The session will explore how Claude can be applied across marketing, content, and internal processes, with a focus on turning it into a consistent part of your execution rather than a one-off tool. The session will also look at practical ways to improve speed, maintain quality, and build systems that scale with your startup. Register Now Krishna Veera Vanamali Associate Director Brand – Pronto, Ex-AVP Marketing, Elevation Capital

In-Person From First Order to First 1,000: Building a D2C Brand That Actually Delivers Date: 23rd April 2026 Time: 05:30 PM Startup Essentials Week returns for its third edition, continuing its focus on bringing founders closer to practical, experience-led insights from operators. Getting your first few orders is exciting. Getting to your first 1,000 orders consistently is where most founders begin to encounter real operational complexity. In the second session of the week, Rahul Kumar, Co-Founder, Love of India, will share what it takes to build a D2C brand that delivers reliably as you scale. This fireside chat, powered by Amazon Shipping, moderated by Shloka Sachdev, AVP – Marketing and Partnerships, NSRCEL, will explore how founders can move from early traction to repeatable growth. The conversation will cover fulfillment, operations, and the systems required to build a consistent customer experience. Register Now Rahul Kumar Co-Founder, Love of India Shloka Sachdev AVP – Marketing & Partnerships, NSRCEL, IIM Bangalore

In-Person Payments-Ready: A Founder’s Guide to Revenue Acceleration Date: 22nd April 2026 Time: 05:30 PM Startup Essentials Week is back with its third edition, continuing its focus on founder-first, practical learning for those building in the early stages! Payments are often treated as a backend decision, but they play a critical role in how efficiently your startup can grow. Getting this right early can directly influence conversion, retention, and overall revenue. In this session, we will look at how founders can set up payment systems that are designed to support scale from day one. This includes choosing the right payment flows, reducing drop-offs, and avoiding common mistakes that can limit growth. Join us for a session with Kamal Lochan Das, Business Head – B2B Payment Gateway (MSME), PhonePe, as we break down what it takes to build a payment stack that supports revenue acceleration from the early stages. The session will focus on practical decisions around payment flows, reducing friction in transactions, and building systems that continue to work as your startup scales. Register Now Kamal Lochan Das Business Head, B2B Payment Gateway (MSME), PhonePe

In-Person Unit Economics for Hardware Founders Date: 23rd April 2026 Time: 03:30 PM onwards Venue: Pune Unit economics in hardware isn’t just a metric. It shapes pricing, production decisions, scale, and survival. What works at 100 units often breaks at 10,000. What looks viable on paper can fail in execution. Join us for an interactive closed-room session on “Unit Economics for Hardware Founders”, as a part of Kotak BizLabs Accelerator Program, a CSR initiative by Kotak Mahindra Bank, in partnership with NSRCEL. This conversation is focused on how hardware startups can think about and manage unit economics as they grow, led by Pramod Ghadge, Co-Founder and CEO, Unbox Robotics, who will share practical insights on: Building a clear unit economics framework Identifying key decision drivers across production and pricing Navigating real-world challenges in manufacturing and scale Approaches to move from early-stage builds to sustainable growth Pramod Ghadge Co-Founder and CEO, Unbox Robotics