đź“ŤVenue
Seminar Hall, ICE Department, NIT Trichy
đź“… Event Dates Â
15 May 2026 (Friday)⏰ Time: 03:00 PM
Luke Aslaksan
Deputy Director, CII Tamil Nadu
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About the Event
The “Round Table on Scaling the Trichy Startup Ecosystem” brings together industry leaders, startup founders, academic experts, and ecosystem enablers to discuss the future growth of startups in Trichy.
Organized by CII Tamil Nadu and CEDI–NIT Trichy, this interactive session focuses on fostering innovation, strengthening industry collaboration, identifying emerging opportunities, and addressing key challenges faced by startups.
The event aims to create meaningful conversations that support entrepreneurship, policy development, technology adoption, and sustainable ecosystem growth in the region.
Why Attend?
âś… Gain insights from industry leaders and startup experts
âś… Explore emerging trends and business opportunities
âś… Connect with founders, innovators, and ecosystem enablers
âś… Learn about startup support, funding, and growth strategies
âś… Build valuable industry and academic collaborations
✅ Be part of discussions shaping Trichy’s startup future
âś… Expand your professional network with key stakeholders
Who Should Attend?
- Startup Founders & Entrepreneurs
- Business Leaders & Industry Professionals
- Students & Aspiring Entrepreneurs
- Investors & Startup Mentors
- Incubators & Innovation Enablers
- MSME Owners & Technology Leaders
- Faculty Members & Researchers
- Government & Policy Stakeholders
- Anyone interested in innovation and startup growth
Key Panel Members
- Dr. Umapathy – Director, CEDI-NIT Trichy
- Mr. Rajappa – President, TIDITSSIA
- Mr. Karuppanan – Project Lead, Startup-TN Trichy
- Mr. Vinoth Malaikani – CEO, EDII-ABIRF
- Mr. Ramprasad – MD, Enix Technologies
- Mr. Vignesh Prabhu – COO, EDII-TABIF
- Mr. Kannan PV – MD, Micromax Trichy
- Dr. Muthukumaran – Professor, NIT Trichy
- Mr. Daniel Willson – Manager, iTNT Trichy
- Mr. Manoj Kumar – Project Associate, Startup-TN
- Mr. Susil Kumar – CEO, CEDI-NIT Trichy
Services & Benefits
- Expert-led startup ecosystem discussions
- Networking with founders, investors, and industry leaders
- Insights on startup growth and scaling strategies
- Opportunities for industry–academia collaboration
- Exposure to innovation and emerging business trends
- Knowledge sharing from successful entrepreneurs
- Guidance on startup support initiatives and ecosystem resources
- Professional connections and partnership opportunities
- Interactive panel discussions and idea exchange
- Inspiration for aspiring entrepreneurs and innovators
