Startup Council
Connecting innovation with opportunity.
Council Chair
RAJ SAMALA
Founder, Revalsys Technologies India
Dr. RAKESH BHATIA
COO and CISO, Summit Consulting Services
Purpose
Startup Council aims to build and nurture startup ecosystem in the state by connecting startups with established enterprises, capital, mentors, advisors, government procurement, and global networks.
Council focus is to create curated corporate connects for market access, curated interactions with investment community, ecosystem partnerships, experts and advisory access, and government engagement.
Objectives
- Connect Startups with Enterprises
- Connect Startups with investment community
- Build mentor/ advisory network
- Influence Government Startup Policy & Procurement Policy
Deliverables
- Curated events to connect startups with Enterprises & investors (Catalyst++)
- Directory of Experts/ Advisors/ Mentors
- Annual Product Showcase
Why Participate
Councils are where quality work happens: policy submissions, industry reports, playbooks, flagship events. As a member, you will be attending council meetings/ deliberations and contribute deliverables. You will
- Be a voice in policy that matters
- Gain peer access
- Contribute to tangible artifacts like reports, whitepapers, playbook
- Visibility for yourself and your organization