📍Venue
NIT Tiruchirappalli
📅 Event Dates
31 July & 01 August 2026 🕘 09:00 AM – 05:00 PM
📞 For Enquiries
9438175051 | 9842035441 | 044-22501011 / 12 / 13
About the Event
MSME CONNECT 2026 – Vendor Development Programme cum Industrial Exhibition is a premier platform designed to connect Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) with leading Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs), Government organizations, industries, and procurement agencies.
Organized by the MSME Development & Facilitation Office, Chennai (Ministry of MSME, Government of India) in association with NIT Tiruchirappalli & FASII, the event aims to create new business opportunities for MSMEs through direct buyer–seller interactions, vendor registration support, and awareness sessions on government procurement processes.
The programme will provide MSMEs with opportunities to:
- Interact directly with major buyers and procurement officials
- Showcase products, capabilities, and services through the industrial exhibition
- Explore vendor development and supply opportunities with PSUs and large organizations
- Understand GeM procurement, PSU vendor registration, and government marketplace opportunities
- Learn about export opportunities and quality improvement initiatives
The event will bring together key organizations including BHEL, Southern Railway, IOCL, ONGC, NLC India, SAIL, CPCL, Cochin Shipyard, AAI, IRCTC, GAIL, India Post, GeM, SIDBI, StartupTN, TIIC, ZED MSME, NSIC SC/ST Hub, NIT Trichy, IGCAR and many more.
Highlights of the Event:
✅ One-to-One Buyer–Seller Interactions
✅ Discover New Business & Vendor Opportunities
✅ Expert Sessions on Government Procurement
✅ Become a Vendor with CPSEs
Why Attend?
- Connect with PSUs, government buyers & industry leaders
- Explore new vendor and procurement opportunities
- Showcase your products and capabilities
- Learn about GeM, ZED & PSU vendor registration
- Build partnerships and grow your MSME business
Who Should Attend?
- MSMEs, manufacturers & service providers
- Existing and aspiring PSU vendors
- Startups and entrepreneurs
- Suppliers of engineering, IT, electrical, packaging & industrial products
- Businesses seeking government procurement opportunities
- Companies looking to expand markets and build industry connections
Procurement Opportunities:
- MS & SS Sheet Metal Fabrication
- Castings & Forgings
- Auto & Pressed Components
- Rubber & Plastic Products
- Tools & Packaging Materials
- Computer & IT Products & Services
- Engineering & Industrial Supplies
- Electrical & Electronics
- Catering Services
- Packaged Drinking Water & Packaged Foods
How to Register in MSME CONNECT 2026 ?
- Visit the registration link: form.startuptn.in/MSMEC
- Fill in your organization and participant details.
- Submit the registration form and receive event confirmation.
Services & Benefits
Services Offered:
- Buyer–Seller Interaction with PSUs & Government Organizations
- Vendor Registration Guidance & Support
- GeM Seller Onboarding Assistance
- Product Display & Industrial Exhibition Opportunity
- Expert Sessions on MSME Growth & Procurement
- Information on ZED Certification & Quality Improvement
- Export Opportunity Guidance through India Post
Benefits for MSMEs:
- Access to new procurement opportunities
- Direct connection with major buyers and industries
- Increased visibility for products and services
- Understanding of government schemes and support
- Business networking and collaboration opportunities
- Opportunities to expand markets and grow your enterprise
