# Startup Thanjavur 2026

> Startup Thanjavur 2026 is the startup summit of Thanjavur and the Cauvery Delta region of Tamil Nadu, India, on Saturday, 21 November 2026 at Gnanam School of Business, Thanjavur. It is organised by Gnanam School of Business (GSB) and Nerds Hive, and brings together founders, aspiring entrepreneurs, students, mentors, investors, corporates and government.

Official website: https://startupthanjavur.in/
Contact: hello@nerdshive.in

## Key facts
- Event: Startup Thanjavur 2026 (startup summit / entrepreneurship event)
- Date: Saturday, 21 November 2026
- Venue: Gnanam School of Business, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India
- Organisers: Gnanam School of Business (https://www.gsb.ac.in/) and Nerds Hive (https://nerdshive.in/)
- Who should attend: founders, aspiring entrepreneurs, students, mentors, investors, corporates, government and ecosystem enablers
- Registration: online at https://startupthanjavur.in/register.html (registration opening soon; secure payment via PayU: UPI, cards, net banking; GST invoice issued)

## Passes (prices plus 18% GST)
- Student Pass: ₹500 (₹590 incl. GST). Event pass, exhibits, networking lunch, certificate of participation. Valid student ID mandatory.
- Startup Pass: ₹1,000 (₹1,180 incl. GST). Event pass, exhibits, networking lunch. Optional One-Min Startup Spotlight application.
- Startup Street stall: ₹3,000 (₹3,540 incl. GST). Exhibition stall plus two Startup passes and networking lunch for two.
- Last dates: passes 19 November 2026; stalls 18 November 2026.

## What happens at the event
Founders Connect, Startup Showcase, Founder Panel Discussion, Startup Thanjavur Awards, Opportunity Desk (funding schemes, incorporation, product development, business support, IP & legal, incubation & networks), Startup Street (stalls), One-Min Startup Spotlight, startup networking and networking lunch.

## Startup Thanjavur Awards 2026
Categories: Startup of the Year, Women Entrepreneur of the Year, Young Innovator Award, Local Impact Award, Bootstrapped Growth Award. Self-nominations welcome. Last date to nominate: 16 November 2026. Nominate: https://startupthanjavur.in/awards.html

## Sponsorship
Title, Platinum, Gold and Silver partnerships: https://startupthanjavur.in/sponsors.html

## Past speakers (2023-2025, selection)
Dr. T. R. B. Rajaa (Minister for Industries, Government of Tamil Nadu); C. K. Kumaravel (Co-founder, Naturals); Dr. D. Senguttuvan (Co-founder, Kauvery Hospital); K. Mohan (Founder & CEO, IppoPay); Arun Prasad Durairaj (Founder & CEO, FlintoClass); Pratik Shah (Specsmakers); Dr. Tamizh Inian (Frigate); P. Sivakumar (StartupTN); Dr. P. Uma Maheswari (TN-RISE Women Startup Council). Full list: https://startupthanjavur.in/speakers.html

## Pages
- [Home](https://startupthanjavur.in/): overview, highlights, FAQ
- [Passes](https://startupthanjavur.in/passes.html): pass types, prices, last dates
- [Register](https://startupthanjavur.in/register.html): book a pass or stall online
- [Startup Street](https://startupthanjavur.in/street.html): exhibit your startup
- [Awards](https://startupthanjavur.in/awards.html): award categories and nominations
- [Experiences](https://startupthanjavur.in/experiences.html): what happens at the event
- [Speakers](https://startupthanjavur.in/speakers.html): past speakers
- [Sponsors](https://startupthanjavur.in/sponsors.html): partnership opportunities
- [Agenda](https://startupthanjavur.in/agenda.html): coming soon