Startup founder overlooking Gwalior’s fort and palace at sunset

RIPL STARTUP

FUNDING
PROGRAMME

Pitch. Connect. Raise. Grow.

A platform to identify promising startups and emerging businesses and provide eligible founders with funding support, mentorship and investor connections.

PITCHYour startup

CONNECTWith investors

RAISEFunding opportunity

GROWYour business

Gwalior

Madhya Pradesh, India

Ideas Today.
Impact Tomorrow.

29 · 30 · 31DECEMBER 2026(3-Day Summit)

Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, India

Funding Opportunities

Investor Connect

Mentorship Support

Business Evaluation

Strategic Networking

National Visibility

Organised by Rishishwar Industry Private Limited (RIPL)Grow Your Business With Us.

UP TO

₹15 LAKHSNON-REFUNDABLE GRANT OPPORTUNITY

A platform to support innovative startups and emerging businesses with a non-refundable grant, mentorship and investor connections.

The non-refundable grant will be awarded to only two startups. But funding can also come your way — selected startups pitch to participating investors for additional funding.

Top Performing Startup

Up to ₹10 LAKHS

Second Top Performing Startup

Up to ₹5 LAKHS

The non-refundable grant is awarded to only two startups. Subject to evaluation, eligibility, performance and applicable Terms & Conditions.

Mentor Support

Investor Meetings

Business Evaluation

5-Stage Startup Journey

Strategic Partnerships

National Exposure

The 5-Stage Startup Journey

FROM IDEA TO INVESTMENT

01
Register
Submit your startup details to the RIPL funding team.
02
Startup Scanning
Within 15 days, RIPL evaluates your startup, understands your business and provides a rating.
03
First Pitch
Pitch your startup to our jury panel with support from RIPL mentors.
04
Senior Jury Pitch
Selected startups pitch to the senior jury panel with continued mentor support.
05
Investor Pitch
Final selected startups pitch to participating investors for potential funding.

What You Get

Mentor Support

Get guidance from experienced mentors to refine your business idea and pitch.

Investor Connect

Pitch to investors and connect with industry experts.

Business Evaluation

Understand your startup’s strengths and growth potential.

Strategic Networking

Connect with founders, industry leaders and ecosystem partners.

National Visibility

Showcase your startup on a national platform.

Growth Support

Access opportunities to scale your business on a larger platform.

Registration Fee

₹2,999/-+18% GST

Includes participation for up to 2 persons per startup.

Additional Participant

₹2,000/-

+18% GST per person

Applicable beyond the first 2 persons.

Completely Free for Selected Participants

Accommodation

(Stay)

Food

(Meals)

One-Side Travel Ticket

(Reimbursement)

Local Travel

(In Gwalior)

Local Tour

(Gwalior highlights)

Accommodation, meals, train ticket, local travel and Gwalior tour

Eligible participants receive these benefits subject to policy, eligibility and Terms & Conditions. Confirm travel reimbursement before booking.

Event Details

29 – 31 December 2026(3-Day Summit)

Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, India

Who Can Apply?

Early-Stage Startups

Student-Led Startups

Innovative Business Ideas

Product or Service Based

Growth-Stage Businesses

Funding-Ready Startups