A Day of Purpose, Innovation, and Impact!

AIC_Prestige Inspire Foundation, proud to share the incredible success of our flagship program, a full-day immersion into the vision, strategies, and frameworks for startups.

Keynote Address by Srivardhini K. Jha (Chairperson, NSRCEL, Indian Institute of Management Banglore (IIM Banglore):  “Innovation as the Soul of Bharat — Building for Real-World Impact”

A powerful call for moving beyond jugaad, embracing original thinking, and solving deeply rooted local problems with scalable, high-impact innovations.

Her thoughts on long-term innovation strategy and alignment with national transformation resonated deeply with every aspiring founder in the room.

Fireside Chat: “Seeding Innovative Startups — What Ecosystems Must Do Differently” with Srivardhini K. Jha, Sawan S Laddha, Siddharth Rajhans

Discussion Unpacked:

-Early-stage innovation gap in smaller towns

-Why mentorship and community-building are vital

-How incubators and institutions must rethink support structures to promote experimentation and resilience

Panel Discussion: “Vision, Velocity & Impact — Evangelizing Innovation in a Fast-Changing Tech World”

Panelists: Jay Jain, Akhilesh Gandhi, Dr. Sanjeev Patni
Themes covered:

-Navigating disruption through AI, IoT, and blockchain

-Balancing innovation narratives with executional depth

-Preparing startups for the next decade

Investment Spotlight

Speakers: Abhishek Sanghvi, Anand Saklecha, moderated by Siddharth Rajhans

Conversation addressed:

-What investors look for in truly innovative startups

-Why building IP, strategic clarity, and large-scale potential matters

Pitching Round: “Pitch for Purpose — Real Innovation, Real Feedback”

Innovative startups took the stage to pitch their innovations in front of a high-powered jury featuring: Abhishek Sanghvi, Anand Saklecha, Jay Jain, Dr. Sanjeev Patni, Mudit Thakkar. The session was not just about competition — it was a collaborative platform for refining ideas and receiving real, actionable feedback from seasoned investors and mentors.

The event has truly reinforced the idea that real innovation happens when community, purpose, and ambition intersect. As we continue our mission to shape a self-reliant, innovation-driven Bharat, let’s keep empowering startups that are building not just for markets, but for meaning.