Startup of the Future
SOF Technology Expo
2026–27 Series
12 States • 12 Cities
ONE NATION One Innovation Movement

SOF Technology Expo 2026–27

12 States 12 Cities
One National Innovation Movement

Over the course of one year, Startup of the Future will organise 12 Mega Technology Expos across 12 major cities in 12 Indian states — connecting innovators with investors, industries, government organisations, universities, corporate leaders and global technology partners.

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12Mega Expos
12Indian States
20Tech Sectors
1 YearNational Circuit

The Circuit

Proposed Expo Cities

The Startup of the Future Technology Expo travels across India, creating regional innovation hubs where startups present ideas, launch products, attract investment and build strategic partnerships.

01

Delhi NCR

National Capital Region

The national launchpad — policy, government departments, global delegations and the flagship innovation showcase.

Flagship Edition
02

Ahmedabad

Gujarat

Manufacturing, smart solar and Industry 4.0 — India's industrial engine meets the startup ecosystem.

Smart Manufacturing
03

Mumbai

Maharashtra

FinTech, venture capital and corporate innovation — the investor connect capital of the circuit.

FinTech & Capital
04

Jaipur

Rajasthan

Renewable energy, green technologies and emerging MSME clusters across the western corridor.

Green Energy
05

Chandigarh

Punjab

Agritech, food technology and student innovation from the region's leading universities.

Agritech
06

Lucknow

Uttar Pradesh

Smart cities, e-governance and one of India's fastest-growing MSME and startup bases.

Smart Cities
07

Bhubaneswar

Odisha

Deep tech research, incubation networks and academia-industry collaboration in eastern India.

DeepTech
08

Ranchi

Jharkhand

Mining tech, sustainability and waste management innovation with strong government participation.

Sustainability
09

Hyderabad

Telangana

Healthcare, MedTech and biotechnology innovation alongside enterprise AI adoption.

Health & BioTech
10

Bengaluru

Karnataka

AI, robotics, aerospace and satellite innovation — the technology heartbeat of the series.

AI & Robotics
11

Chennai

Tamil Nadu

Electric mobility, advanced manufacturing and hardware startups scaling to global markets.

EV & Mobility
12

Gurugram / Faridabad

Haryana

Corporate innovation teams, B2B matchmaking and the grand finale of the national circuit.

Grand Finale

Innovation Themes

Key Technology Sectors

Every edition showcases the technologies shaping tomorrow — from applied AI to Industry 4.0.

Artificial IntelligenceRobotics & AutomationCyber Security Internet of ThingsSmart ManufacturingRenewable Energy Smart Solar TechnologiesElectric VehiclesAerospace & Satellite Healthcare & MedTechAgritech & Food TechFinTech Blockchain3D PrintingGreen Technologies Smart CitiesWaste ManagementBiotechnology DeepTechIndustry 4.0

The Experience

Who Participates & What They Gain

Each city edition brings the full innovation ecosystem under one roof.

Who Should Participate

  • Startups, MSMEs & Entrepreneurs
  • Investors, VC Firms & Angel Networks
  • Government Departments
  • Universities & Educational Institutions
  • Incubators & Accelerators
  • Manufacturing & Technology Companies
  • Corporate Innovation & Research Teams

What Participants Gain

  • Investor connect programmes & pitch sessions
  • Startup showcase and product launch platform
  • Business matchmaking & national networking
  • Government scheme awareness & registration support
  • Branding, marketing and media exposure
  • Technology partnerships & market expansion
  • Awards, recognition and mentorship sessions

Event Highlights

  • Technology Exhibition & Startup Pavilion
  • AI Innovation Zone & Robotics Experience Centre
  • Smart Manufacturing & Industry 4.0 demos
  • Founder meetups & investor pitch sessions
  • B2B business meetings & knowledge conferences
  • Panel discussions & live product demonstrations
  • Innovation awards & startup competitions

Bring your innovation to all 12 cities

Startup of the Future is more than an exhibition — it is a national innovation ecosystem designed to bridge ideas with opportunity. One city, one state, one breakthrough at a time.

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