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Expo

Hotel Grand Mercure,
Sayajigunj, Vadodara

23th September 2025 (Starup Pitching Session)

24th September 2025 (Main Conference)

TiECon Vadodara '25

Season 3

TiEcon is our annual flagship event, designed by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs. This platform offers invaluable opportunities for all stakeholders in the entrepreneurial and start-up ecosystem to gain insights from shared experiences, leverage extensive networks, and scale up existing businesses while nurturing start-ups. This year’s theme, Innovate for the Globe, highlights our commitment to driving global innovation and entrepreneurship.

TiEcon Vadodara is TiE Vadodara’s flagship conference, uniting startups, investors, industry leaders and changemakers to foster innovation and growth. After two impactful editions—Opportunities Unlimited (2023) and Innovate for the Globe (2024)—it stands as a rising hub of entrepreneurial energy in Gujarat and beyond.

TiE Vadodara

Connect Locally. Build Globally.

TiE continues to empower entrepreneurs worldwide with TiE Vadodara, A vibrant chapter of the TiE family, is committed to nurturing the entrepreneurial and start-up ecosystem in Vadodara and Central Gujarat, India. We focus on the core pillars of TiE: Mentoring, Networking, Education, Investing, and Incubation. It’s also worth mentioning that TiE Vadodara won this year’s best chapter award globally in our category, although we are the youngest chapter.

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Action-packed Events for TieCon '25

Season 3

Keynote Speaker's Sessions

Keynote Speaker's Sessions

High energy – high knowledge speakers who are extremely successful & sought after – will share their experiences & mesmerizing stories in high impact sessions through out the day

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Pitch-a-thon

Pitch-a-thon

Every Startup looks at pitching for raising funds, what better place than TiECon – where you get to Pitch to multiple investors at same time who would fly from all over India – Unmissable opportunity for Startups and also for Industry – Angels to get ideas and opportunities for strategic investments

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Match-a-thon

Match-a-thon

TiE Vadodara’s Unique platform for co-creation between Established Corporates/Industry & Startups, it’s a game changer in terms of its impact as helps startups get everything that they need – mentoring, market access, prototyping, pilot plants, domain expertise to validate & strategic investments ofcourse. And for Industry when they want solution to any problem areas from new age start-ups, Outside-In innovation, Mentee etc – It’s a perfect Co-Creation Platform robusted by TiE Vadodara

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TiE Women Finale

TiE Women Finale

Having curated TiE Women participants for TiE Global Competition with prize money of 50,000 USD through last 3~4 months, the event showcases the finalists

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Startup Awards

Startup Awards

Make your mark with the prestigious TiE Awards — a highly curated platform with rigorous evaluation, valuable feedback, and powerful learning. All DPIIT-registered startups get AWS credits worth 5,000$, plus a chance to win exciting prize money and national recognition.

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Master Classes

Master Classes

Whats a wholesome conference without some masterclasses from Industry leaders – from experts who are almost authority – never miss a masterclass

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Gala Dinner

Gala Dinner

This Royal dinner is exclusive for Distinguished Speakers, Sponsors, Select Invited Guests, Charter Member of TiE from across India in palatial setting

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What Awaits You at TiECon '25?

Season 3

Startup Founders

TiEcon Vadodara is a critical event for startups because it provides unparalleled opportunities for visibility, investor access, and business growth through startup pitching, direct interactions with industry leaders, and networking with a diverse entrepreneurial community. The event features stellar firesides & panel discussions, mentoring, incubation support, masterclasses, and workshops that help startups refine their ideas, find business partners, and join an active support ecosystem. Startups also benefit from the chance to secure investments via pitching sessions, Industry connect for co-creation (unique match-a-thon), connect with global experts, and gain strategic exposure necessary to scale and innovate in today’s competitive landscape

Entrepreneurs​

The Power Packed TiECon is a leading Conference featuring 30+ Marquee speakers (Some Unicorns, some Decacorns, some Soonicorns, some Industry head & some VC founders) from across India – who are all exceptional success stories – in a day you get to listen to keynotes by such Industry Leaders, gripping panel discussions & fierce fire-sides and exposure to emerging trends through masterclasses from thought leaders & 100’s of startup pitches

Investors

In a day pitches of 75+ start-ups (well curated and selected through rigorous process, with help of knowledge partner PwC), after & during pitches meeting start-up founders for more detailed rounds, meeting a lot of HNI’s, networking with speakers, Industry leaders, corporates & potential LP’s through out 2 days

Industry Experts

Any Industry leaning to grow & drive innovation – Inside out or Outside In – TiECon is unmissable – through unique match-making program – Match-a-thon, its your chance to not just seek solutions to some pressing problem areas from disruptive startups but to actually drive Innovation Outside-In and there is no better place for networking then this high octane power packed event

Government Experts & Policy Makers

TiE, known for straight talk by thought leaders and Industry leaders is one place where policy makers should have their ears to, in a day – you get so many aspects to drive change for growth of country & Industry, and unfiltered ideas on how to make Industry and startups much more competitive – its simply unmissable for anyone who is aiding the Industry & Startup policy – be it from Govt or from Advisory & Policy makers

Incubators & Accelerators

Incubators and accelerators should attend TiEcon Vadodara to access a vibrant ecosystem, connect with hundreds of startups and innovators which helps incubators find promising startups, while exclusive networking sessions and roundtables facilitate deeper engagement with founders, investors, and regional stakeholders. TiEcon Vadodara also delivers exposure to emerging trends through masterclasses, keynote addresses by industry leaders, and hands-on access to the latest startup innovations at its expo—making it the perfect platform for incubators and accelerators to expand their network, and participate actively in shaping the entrepreneurial landscape

Speakers

Dr. Anand Deshpande

Dr. Anand Deshpande

Founder & Chairman, Persistent Systems

Dr. Anand Deshpande

Shiv Khera

Shiv Khera

Author, Educator & Business Consultant

Shiv Khera

Rhea Chakravarty

Rhea Chakraborty

Actor & Entrepreneur

Rhea Chakraborty

CP Gurnani

C.P. Gurnani

Co Founder & Vice Chairman, AlonOS

C.P. Gurnani

Murali Bukkapatnam

Vice-Chair, TiE Global

Murali Bukkapatnam

Raman Roy

Chairman and Managing Director, Quatrro BPO Solutions

Raman Roy

Shraddha Sharma

Founder and CEO, YourStory Media

Shraddha Sharma

Srikanth Bolla

Founding Partner and CFO, Bollant Industries Pvt. Ltd.

Srikanth Bolla

Harish Mehta

The Maverick Effect

Harish Mehta

T.V. Mohandas Pai

Aarin Capital

T.V. Mohandas Pai

Rajeev Chandrasekhar

Union Minister of State, Govt of India

Rajeev Chandrasekhar

Srikanth Velamakanni

Fractal Analytics

Srikanth Velamakanni

Impact of TiECon '24

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Get your ticket !!

Season 3

Charter Member
Pass

For TiE Vadodara and TiE Worldwide Charter Members. Enjoy full access on 23rd & 24th September 2025, including all sessions, networking lounges, startup pitches, and the VIP Networking Dinner.

TiECon Event
Pass

₹ 3000

Get full-day access on 24th September 2025 plus entry to the Startup Pitches on 23rd September 2025. Attend powerful keynotes, engaging panel discussions, and networking breaks that connect you with top minds in business and innovation.

Connect+
Pass

₹ 5000

Extend your TiECon experience beyond the event. Enjoy full-day access on 24th September 2025, access to Startup Pitches on 23rd September 2025, plus a 1-year TiE Vadodara Associate Membership—opening doors to exclusive events, mentoring, and a global entrepreneur network.

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Sponsors

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Fund Houses

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Ecosystem Partners

Outreach Partners

Connect Locally. Build Globally.

Step into Vadodara’s Largest Entrepreneurial Circle.

Who should attend?

Team TiECon '25

Season 3

Core Committee

Bharat Bafna

Chairman

Sachiien Sheth

Co-Chair

Ujwal Makhija

Co-Chair

Vineet Rathi

Co-Chair

Advisory Board

Maulik Bhansali

President
TiE Vadodara

Nilesh Shukla

Immediate Past President
TiE Vadodara

Samir Parikh

Sr.Vice President
TiE Vadodara Chairman-
TiEcon Vadodara 2023

Office Bearers

Maulik Bhansali

President

Samir Parikh

Sr. Vice President

Bharat Bafna

Vice President

Nilesh Shukla

Immediate Past – President

Shweta Upadhyay

Hon. Secretary & Executive Director​

Ashish Bhavsar

Hon. Treasurer​