Ahmedabad: Startup Fest Gujarat 3.0, India’s inaugural fully AI-integrated startup festival, is preparing for an impactful two-day exhibition of innovation, technology, and entrepreneurship. Following the impressive success of its earlier editions, this festival has solidified its position as one of the country’s most significant platforms for emerging businesses.
Over the last two seasons, Startup Fest Gujarat has showcased 350+ startups, attracted 260+ investors, welcomed 24,000+ attendees, facilitated ₹87 crore+ in Letters of Intent (LOIs), and drawn leaders from various sectors, including sustainability, fintech, healthtech, agritech, EV innovation, and creative industries. Previous editions have featured notable speakers such as Ashneer Grover, Sonu Sood, Sandeep Engineer, Sneh Desai, Chiranjiv Patel, Hirav Shah, Dr. Rajul Gajjar, and many more, solidifying its status as a premier event for fostering entrepreneurial growth.
The 2025 edition will showcase an electrifying lineup with 106 innovation stalls across technology, sustainability, fintech, agritech, creative industries, and emerging sectors. The fest is expected to welcome thousands of founders, investors, corporates, students, and ecosystem leaders, further highlighting Gujarat’s growing stature as a hub for entrepreneurial excellence. A key highlight of Startup Fest Gujarat 3.0 is its focus on impactful networking, curated learning, and strategic business visibility. This edition introduces AI-enabled matchmaking, designed to connect startups with the most relevant investors and mentors for targeted, meaningful conversations.
A dedicated feature—MyMeet—will provide structured time slots for startups to receive personalized guidance and feedback from investors, ensuring smooth, organised, and high-value engagement throughout the festival. Taking place on 13th and 14th December 2025, the two-day fest will offer:
• Masterclasses
• Founder–investor dialogues
• Product showcases
• Pitch interactions
• Themed networking zones
Together, these components create a comprehensive platform for collaboration, validation, and visibility.
Jointly organised by Snehshilp Foundation and Gujarat University, Startup Fest Gujarat 3.0 is spearheaded by Snehal Brahmbhatt, Founder, whose vision and leadership continue to drive the fest’s mission of empowering innovation and entrepreneurship. The event is held in association with AIC GUSEC, GUSEC, and i-Hub, with support from Drona, KCCI, DBFS, DST, and INDEXTb—reaffirming Gujarat’s commitment to nurturing next-generation entrepreneurs.
The organisers express their gratitude to all startups, investors, partners, and visitors who will contribute to making this edition of Startup Fest Gujarat one of the most impactful yet.
