IIMK LIVE, the business incubator of the Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode (IIMK), will host PIVOT 2026 – the DeepTech Innovation and Venture Summit on September 18 and 19, 2026, at Lulu Twin Towers, Infopark, Kochi.
The two-day summit is expected to bring together 1,000+ entrepreneurs, startup founders, investors, industry leaders, mentors, researchers, innovators and ecosystem enablers, creating a platform for meaningful conversations and connections across India’s emerging DeepTech and startup ecosystem.
With 40+ speakers and 25+ expert and speaker sessions, PIVOT 2026 will focus on the opportunities and challenges confronting technology-led ventures as they move from innovation to commercialisation and scale. Discussions will cover DeepTech and Artificial Intelligence, fundraising and investment readiness, corporate innovation, industry partnerships, market access, entrepreneurship and venture growth.
PIVOT 2026 is designed to connect founders and innovators with the networks and expertise needed to take their ventures to the next stage. The summit will bring together perspectives from investors, entrepreneurs, corporates, technology experts, mentors and policymakers, with conversations centred on practical questions of building and scaling ventures.
The programme will feature thought-leadership conversations, founder-focused discussions, investor interactions, industry sessions, mentoring and networking opportunities, enabling participants to explore pathways to capital, markets, partnerships, knowledge and growth.
Registrations for PIVOT 2026 are now open. Entrepreneurs, founders, investors, professionals, innovators, researchers, students and other ecosystem stakeholders can register to participate in the summit.
Register: PIVOT 2026 Registration Meet the Speakers: PIVOT 2026 Speakers PIVOT 2026: PIVOT 2026 Official Website
