SAMAGRA 2.0 | IIT Palakkad Innovation Summit 2026 at Hyatt Regency, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala

SAMAGRA 2.0 – IIT Palakkad Innovation Summit 2026 is a two-day startup, customer, investor and research summit organised by the Technology Innovation Foundation of IIT Palakkad (TECHIN). Taking place at Hyatt Regency, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, on 29 and 30 October 2026, the summit brings together startups, founders, researchers, investors, corporates, industry representatives, government, academia, mentors and ecosystem partners from across India to connect, collaborate and convert ideas into real-world impact.

The summit features keynote addresses, panel discussions, plenary sessions, a Startup Showcase, a Research & Innovation Showcase, Investor Connect, Mentor Connect and curated one-to-one business meetings. Attendees can explore emerging startups, innovative products and solutions, investment opportunities, research from IIT Palakkad, and potential industry partnerships. The programme focuses on innovation, technology, entrepreneurship, investment and industry, with key focus areas including Water & Sanitation, MedTech, Agri & FoodTech, and Deep Tech. The summit is designed for startups, customers, investors, industry, government, academia, NGOs, incubators, mentors, researchers, students and ecosystem partners.

SAMAGRA 2.0 expects 500+ participants and features 300+ startups, 40+ showcase opportunities, 30+ speakers, 30+ investors, 30+ mentors, 30+ corporates and 100+ bilateral meetings. The summit is organised by TECHIN, the Technology Business Incubator of IIT Palakkad, with ecosystem partners including Kerala Startup Mission, TiE Kerala, KMTC and Maker Hub. Registration is available at samagra.techin-iitpkd.org, with an offer price of ₹2,000. Registration closes on 20 October 2026. For enquiries, contact [email protected] or +91 8848875281.

Event Details

• 📅 Date: 29–30 October 2026
• 📍 Location: Hyatt Regency, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India
• 🔗 Registration: samagra.techin-iitpkd.org
• 👤 Organizer: Technology Innovation Foundation of IIT Palakkad (TECHIN)
• 🤝 Ecosystem Partners: Kerala Startup Mission, TiE Kerala, KMTC, Maker Hub
• 📞 Contact: +91 8848875281