Panel discussion on “Fueling the Startup Ecosystem: Policy, Partnerships & Global Opportunities”

Panel discussion on “Fueling the Startup Ecosystem: Policy, Partnerships & Global Opportunities”

India’s startup ecosystem is entering a new growth phase, driven by strong policies, global capability centers, accelerators, and founder-led innovation. Mangaluru and similar clusters are at the forefront of this shift, creating opportunities for deep tech, fintech, and digital innovation. This panel brings together leaders from government, GCCs, founder networks, and accelerators to discuss how collaboration can unlock the next wave of startup success stories.

Keynote address by Mr. BJ Arun, Co-Founder & CEO of Clean Fanatics, Inc. and Chairman of TiE Global Board of Trustees and panel member

  • Dr. Manesh Thomas, Chief Executive Officer, Manipal – Government of Karnataka Bioincubator and K-tech Innovation Hub & BIRAC-BioNEST
  • Mr. Pierre Beaudoin, Attaché économique, Consulate General of France in Bangalore
  • MMs. Shreya Sharma, Director – Deeptech, nasscom
  • Mr. Akhilesh Bhat, Executive Director, TiE Mangaluru

Moderated by Mr. Johnson Tellis, Co-Founder and CEO, InUnity LLP

Panel discussion on “Fueling the Startup Ecosystem: Policy, Partnerships & Global Opportunities”

India’s startup ecosystem is entering a new growth phase, driven by strong policies, global capability centers, accelerators, and founder-led innovation. Mangaluru and similar clusters are at the forefront of this shift, creating opportunities for deep tech, fintech, and digital innovation. This panel brings together leaders from government, GCCs, founder networks, and accelerators to discuss how collaboration can unlock the next wave of startup success stories.

Keynote address by Mr. BJ Arun, Co-Founder & CEO of Clean Fanatics, Inc. and Chairman of TiE Global Board of Trustees and panel member
  • Dr. Manesh Thomas, Chief Executive Officer, Manipal - Government of Karnataka Bioincubator and K-tech Innovation Hub & BIRAC-BioNEST
  • Mr. Pierre Beaudoin, Attaché économique, Consulate General of France in Bangalore
  • MMs. Shreya Sharma, Director – Deeptech, nasscom
  • Mr. Akhilesh Bhat, Executive Director, TiE Mangaluru
Moderated by Mr. Johnson Tellis, Co-Founder and CEO, InUnity LLP

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