--- title: Startup Thanjavur 2026 description: Founder talks, a startup showcase, awards and networking on 21 November 2026 at Gnanam School of Business, Thanjavur. Registration opens 28 October 2026. url: https://startupthanjavur.in/ --- # Startup Thanjavur 2026 **Where Local Ideas Meet Global Ambitions.** Startup Thanjavur brings founders, innovators, entrepreneurs and the region’s startup ecosystem together for one day of ideas, conversations and new opportunities. - **Date:** Saturday, 21 November 2026 - **Venue:** Gnanam School of Business, Mary’s Nagar, Trichy–Thanjavur Expressway, Sengipatti, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu 613402 ([directions](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Gnanam+School+of+Business%2C+Mary%27s+Nagar%2C+Trichy-Thanjavur+Expressway%2C+Sengipatti%2C+Thanjavur+613402)) - **Organisers:** [Gnanam School of Business](https://www.gsb.ac.in/) and [Nerds Hive](https://nerdshive.in/) - **Registration opens:** 28 October 2026, 12:00 AM IST ## Rooted in Thanjavur. Ready for the World. Startup Thanjavur 2026 is a celebration of entrepreneurship in the heart of the Cauvery delta. It is a place to share what you are building, learn from founders who have walked the road, and meet the people who can help you go further. Organised jointly by Gnanam School of Business and Nerds Hive, the event connects emerging founders with collaborators, mentors and opportunities, proving that ambitious ideas can start anywhere. 1. **Ideas.** Bring the problem you want to solve and test it in good company. 2. **Innovation.** See what young companies from the region are building today. 3. **Opportunity.** Leave with the contacts and next steps to take your idea further. ## Six ways to be part of the day - **Founder Connect:** Meet founders up close and ask them what building a company really takes. - **Startup Showcase:** Early-stage teams present their products to peers, mentors and the community. - **Founder Panel Discussion:** An open conversation on growing from local roots to a global market. - **Startup Thanjavur Awards:** Recognising the ventures and people moving the regional ecosystem forward. - **Startup Street:** A lane of stalls where young companies demo their work and meet customers. - **Startup Networking:** Find co-founders, mentors, collaborators and your next opportunity. ## Past speakers (Startup Thanjavur 2025) The founders who took the stage on 15 November 2025 at Gnanam School of Business, organised with the Thanjavur Chamber of Commerce & Industry. | Speaker | Role | Session | |---|---|---| | [Simon Roy](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jpsimonroy/) | Founder, [Delium AI](https://www.delium.ai/) | Inaugural address | | [Kiru Maikkapillai](https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirum/) | Founder, [Divine Foods](https://www.thedivinefoods.com/) | Fireside chat | | [Ranjeeth Varma](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ranjeeeth/) | Founder, [Chola Impressions](https://www.cholaimpressions.com/) | Fireside chat host | | [Dr. Vigneshwar Kannan](https://www.linkedin.com/in/vignu/) | Founder, [Routabit Expeditions](https://routabit.com/) | Adventure tourism | | [Velmurugan](https://www.linkedin.com/in/vel-taxina/) | Co-Founder, [Taxina Mobility](https://taxinamobility.com/) | Electric mobility | | [Vijaya Mahadevan](https://www.linkedin.com/in/vijaya-mahadevan-087723161/) | Founder, [Vaseegrah Veda](https://in.linkedin.com/company/vaseegrahveda) | Delta Award | | [Kavitha Sugumaran](https://in.linkedin.com/in/kavitha-sugumaran-7637a14b/) | Founder, [Hello Send](https://www.hellosend.com/) | Delta Award | | [Balachandar](https://www.linkedin.com/in/balachandar-r-5485102/) | Co-Founder, [Startup Singam](https://www.startupsingam.com/) | Valedictory address | ## Registration Your Next Big Idea Starts Here. Registration opens on 28 October 2026 at 12:00 AM IST. Get ready to connect with founders, discover new opportunities, and be part of the startup ecosystem in Thanjavur. ## Frequently asked questions ### When and where is Startup Thanjavur 2026? Startup Thanjavur 2026 takes place on Saturday, 21 November 2026, at Gnanam School of Business, Mary’s Nagar, Trichy–Thanjavur Expressway, Sengipatti, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu 613402. ### Who organises Startup Thanjavur 2026? Startup Thanjavur 2026 is jointly organised by Gnanam School of Business and Nerds Hive. ### When does registration open? Registration opens on 28 October 2026 at 12:00 AM IST. ### Who should attend Startup Thanjavur? Founders, innovators, entrepreneurs and anyone who is part of the startup ecosystem in Thanjavur and the Cauvery delta region. ### What happens at Startup Thanjavur 2026? The day includes Founder Connect, a Startup Showcase, a Founder Panel Discussion, the Startup Thanjavur Awards, Startup Street with stalls from young companies, and Startup Networking. ### Who spoke at Startup Thanjavur 2025? Startup Thanjavur 2025 was held on 15 November 2025 at Gnanam School of Business, organised with the Thanjavur Chamber of Commerce & Industry. Speakers included Simon Roy (Delium AI), Kiru Maikkapillai (Divine Foods), Ranjeeth Varma (Chola Impressions), Dr. Vigneshwar Kannan (Routabit Expeditions), Velmurugan (Taxina Mobility), Vijaya Mahadevan (Vaseegrah Veda), Kavitha Sugumaran (Hello Send) and Balachandar (Startup Singam). ### How do I get to the venue? Gnanam School of Business is at Sengipatti on the Trichy–Thanjavur Expressway, Thanjavur 613402. [Open the route in Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Gnanam+School+of+Business%2C+Mary%27s+Nagar%2C+Trichy-Thanjavur+Expressway%2C+Sengipatti%2C+Thanjavur+613402). --- © 2026 Startup Thanjavur. Jointly organised by Gnanam School of Business and Nerds Hive.