Fri Nov 07 14:55:47 UTC 2025: Summary:

The Science and Technology Entrepreneurs Park (SJCE-STEP) at JSS Science and Technology University (JSSSTU), in collaboration with Jain Launchpad, is hosting the Demo Day for the Karnataka Acceleration Network (KAN) — Startup Pitch Cohort 1. This event, supported by the Karnataka government and the Karnataka Digital Economy Mission (KDEM), aims to connect growth-stage startups from across Karnataka with investors, mentors, and accelerators. The event focuses on fostering innovation beyond Bangalore, particularly in tier-2 and tier-3 cities like Mysuru. Eighteen startups will present their innovations to a panel of venture capitalists and angel investors. The initiative is further supported by various ecosystem partners.

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Karnataka Acceleration Network Demo Day Showcases Promising Startups in Mysuru

Mysuru, November 7, 2025 – The Science and Technology Entrepreneurs Park (SJCE-STEP) at JSS Science and Technology University (JSSSTU) hosted the Demo Day for the Karnataka Acceleration Network (KAN) today, marking a significant step towards bolstering the startup ecosystem in Karnataka. This event, organized in collaboration with Jain Launchpad, aims to connect high-potential, growth-stage startups with investors, mentors, and accelerators.

Supported by the Karnataka government and the Karnataka Digital Economy Mission (KDEM), KAN is committed to fostering innovation beyond Bangalore, focusing on emerging tech hubs in tier-2 and tier-3 cities such as Mysuru. The initiative targets sectors like DeepTech, HealthTech, AgriTech, FinTech, and ClimateTech.

Eighteen promising startups from across the state presented their innovative solutions to a panel of leading investors and venture capitalists, including representatives from Capital-A, FreeFlow Venture Builders, 3One4 Capital, and more. Among the participating startups were ProductDev Edge Pvt. Ltd. (MAYAI), Vruksh Innovations Pvt. Ltd., and Na Bhutho Na Bhavishyathi Tech Pvt. Ltd.

“KAN aims to support the State’s startup ecosystem by bringing together leading accelerators, mentors, and investors to support growth-stage startups,” organizers said in a statement. The initiative plans to help over 300 startups scale from idea to impact across Karnataka’s key innovation clusters.

The event is backed by a network of ecosystem partners, including TiE Mysuru, CII, Young Indians (Yi), Mysore Entrepreneurs Forum, Bherunda Foundation, IIMB NSRCEL, and Pratyagra Foundation. Through Demo Day, KAN seeks to provide a launchpad for startups emerging from regional innovation hubs, encouraging investment readiness and fostering visibility across Karnataka’s growing tech landscape.

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