Startup Thanjavur 2026
The Chola capital built the world's tallest temple a thousand years ago. Now it's time to build companies. One day of founders, investors, students and ideas — right here in the Delta.
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The Chola capital built the world's tallest temple a thousand years ago. Now it's time to build companies. One day of founders, investors, students and ideas — right here in the Delta.
Startup Thanjavur 2026 brings the region's founders, aspiring entrepreneurs, students, mentors, investors and ecosystem enablers under one roof.
Great companies are no longer built only in metros. With the right connections, capital and confidence, the next big startup can come from the rice bowl of Tamil Nadu. This is where it starts.
Founders, operators and policymakers who have taken the Startup Thanjavur stage.
View all speakersFive categories. One evening. Recognising the people turning ideas into impact across the region.
Nominate nowThe standout startup of the region — traction, team and vision.
02Celebrating a woman founder building something remarkable.
03For student and young founders with bold, original ideas.
04For ventures creating real change for the Delta's communities.
05For startups growing sustainably without external funding.
Put your brand at the centre of the Delta's startup movement. Title, Platinum, Gold and Silver slots are open now.
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Startup Thanjavur 2026 is a one-day startup summit for the Cauvery Delta region of Tamil Nadu, organised by Gnanam School of Business and Nerds Hive. It brings together founders, aspiring entrepreneurs, students, mentors, investors, corporates and government through founders connect, a startup showcase, founder panels, Startup Street stalls, the Opportunity Desk and the Startup Thanjavur Awards.
Startup Thanjavur is organised by Gnanam School of Business (GSB), Thanjavur, and Nerds Hive.
Founders, aspiring entrepreneurs, students, mentors, investors, corporates, government and ecosystem enablers — anyone who wants to be part of building startups from the Delta region.
Startup Thanjavur 2026 is on Saturday, 21 November 2026 at Gnanam School of Business, Thanjavur.
Student Pass ₹500, Startup Pass ₹1,000 and a Startup Street stall ₹3,000, each plus 18% GST (₹590, ₹1,180 and ₹3,540 in total). Book online.
Online booking closes on 19 November 2026 for Student and Startup passes and on 18 November 2026 for Startup Street stalls. Award nominations close on 16 November 2026.
Yes. A valid student ID is mandatory — upload it during registration and carry the original to the venue for verification.
The ₹3,000 (+ 18% GST) stall includes an exhibition stall on Startup Street and two Startup passes — each with event access, exhibits and networking lunch.
Register with a Startup pass and tick the Spotlight option. Shortlisted startups will be contacted before the event.
Head to the Awards page and submit a nomination in any of the five categories. Self-nominations are welcome.