Transforming Ideas into Lasting Impact
GUJARAT, AHMEDABAD | 15th DECEMBER 2025 — Shilp presents Startup Fest Gujarat an initiative of Snehshilp Foundation returns with its third edition, reinforcing its position as one of the state’s most impact-driven startup platforms. Startup Fest Gujarat 3.0 is built around a clear intent: helping ideas move beyond pitches and become sustainable, scalable businesses.
Sharing the vision behind the festival, founder Mrs. Snehal Brahmbhatt emphasised the need to consistently support young entrepreneurs who will shape India’s next decade. This year marks the launch of the Startup & Skill Studio, a year-round initiative focused on mentoring, structured investor matchmaking, and post-event progress monitoring, ensuring that momentum continues long after the event concludes.
Over the past two seasons, Startup Fest Gujarat has steadily grown into a unified ecosystem for founders, investors, corporates, and enablers. Season 1 in 2023 hosted over 200 startups and 130+ investors, generated ₹42 crore plus in LOIs, and welcomed more than 10,000 attendees, with Ashneer Grover as keynote speaker. Season 2 in 2024 saw participation from 150+ startups and 134 investors, an ₹800 crore investment pool, ₹45 crore plus in LOIs, and 14,000+ attendees. The edition was backed by iCreate, i-Hub, GUSEC, and GTU Ventures, and featured speakers such as Sonu Sood, Sandeep Engineer, and Sneh Desai.
The 2025 edition introduces an AI-driven format designed to make every interaction more purposeful. Key highlights include data-backed founder–investor matchmaking, a strong focus on AI and future technologies, curated high-quality networking, and live startup showcases with measurable outcomes.
Season 3.0 will feature an eclectic lineup of speakers including Azhar Iqubal, Co-founder of Inshorts and Fenado.ai; motivational speaker Sonu Sharma; actor Neil Nitin Mukesh; 16-year-old AI TEDx speaker Raul John; and mentalist and magician Naman Anand, along with over 40 industry leaders, investors, and ecosystem partners.
The event will host more than 110 curated startup pitches, investor lounges, private roundtables, and real-time LOI and funding announcements. Workshops and masterclasses will cover AI adoption, scaling strategies, fundraising readiness, leadership, and mindset development.
Startup Fest Gujarat 3.0 is supported by leading ecosystem partners including GUSEC, AIC, GTU Ventures, i-Hub, iCreate, IIM Venture, Venture Studio AU, and RRU, with associations such as ICAI, ICSI, GIFT City, KCCI, GESIA, and EO.
With a sharper focus on outcomes, collaboration, and long-term impact, Startup Fest Gujarat 3.0 aims to strengthen Gujarat’s startup ecosystem and help founders build businesses that last.
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