Jaipur is set to become a major meeting point for India’s startup and business ecosystem as InnoFest India 3.0 returns to the city on 30th September and 1st October 2026. Organised by the Federation of Unicorn Innovative Startup and Industries (FUISI) in association with Poddar Group of Institutions, the two-day event will be held at the Rajasthan International Centre (RIC), Jaipur, under the theme “Creating Job Creators.” The official FUISI event calendar confirms the dates and venue for the third edition.
A key highlight of this year's edition will be the presence of Mr. Satish Poonia, Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha, as the Chief Guest on 1st October 2026. His presence is expected to add an important policy and public leadership perspective to an event focused on entrepreneurship, innovation, startups, MSMEs and employment generation.
A Stronger Connect Between Entrepreneurship and Policy
The growth of India's startup ecosystem is closely connected with access to funding, mentorship, technology, markets and government support. For startups and MSMEs, understanding government schemes and policies can be just as important as developing a strong business model.
InnoFest India 3.0 aims to create this connection by bringing entrepreneurs, investors, industry leaders and policymakers together on one platform. The event's focus on Government Schemes & Policy Connect is particularly relevant for founders looking to understand the opportunities available through government initiatives and startup-support programmes.
The presence of a Member of Parliament as Chief Guest further strengthens this connection between India's entrepreneurial community and the wider policy ecosystem. It also reflects the growing importance of entrepreneurship as a driver of employment, innovation and economic development.
From InnoFest India to InnoFest India 3.0
InnoFest India has grown significantly since its first edition. The festival was created as a platform where startups, investors, venture capitalists, corporates, industry leaders, students and academicians could come together, exchange ideas and explore opportunities.
The 2024 edition brought together more than 7,000 participants and focused on startups, innovation, funding and knowledge-sharing, with the larger objective of creating job creators rather than job seekers.
The momentum continued with InnoFest India 2.0 in 2025, which recorded participation from 1,000+ startups, 300+ investors and 1,000+ students, along with an overall footfall of more than 8,000 attendees. The edition also featured a startup expo with more than 100 startups and companies and created opportunities for internships, networking and collaboration.
With InnoFest India 3.0, the organisers are looking to expand this ecosystem further and create more opportunities for founders, investors, MSMEs and aspiring entrepreneurs.
What Makes InnoFest India 3.0 Different?
The third edition has been designed around multiple formats that address different stages of the entrepreneurial journey.
One of the key attractions will be the 10 Minutes Millionaire Challenge, where established startups get an opportunity to present their ventures in a focused pitching format before investors. The previous edition of the challenge saw more than 300 startup registrations, 10 shortlisted startups and participation from 15+ investors, with cumulative funding commitments of ₹10 crore.
Another major segment will be the Shark Tank House, designed to create investor-style interactions where entrepreneurs can pitch their businesses, receive feedback and explore potential investment opportunities.
The Signature Talks will bring distinguished speakers and business leaders together for conversations around entrepreneurship, leadership, innovation and emerging opportunities.
The Government Schemes & Policy Connect will focus on helping entrepreneurs understand government support and policy opportunities, while the Aspiring Startups & Industry Dialogue will connect emerging founders with experienced industry representatives.
The event will also feature MSME workshops, award recognitions and B2B networking, giving established businesses and emerging ventures opportunities to build partnerships and explore new markets.
Creating Job Creators
At the heart of InnoFest India 3.0 is its theme - “Creating Job Creators.”
The idea goes beyond encouraging young people to simply start businesses. It is about developing entrepreneurs who can identify problems, build sustainable solutions, create employment and contribute to the wider economy.
For students, the event can provide exposure to real entrepreneurs and industry leaders. For startups, it can open doors to investors and mentors. For MSMEs, it can create opportunities for networking and business expansion. For investors, it provides a platform to discover emerging ventures.
This approach aligns with FUISI's broader mission of building an entrepreneurial ecosystem through startup mentorship, policy advocacy, networking, training and industry research. The organisation works with startups, MSMEs and innovators while creating pathways to investors, business networks and global opportunities.
Strengthening Jaipur’s Startup Ecosystem
Jaipur has increasingly become an important destination for entrepreneurship, innovation and business networking in Rajasthan. Events such as InnoFest contribute to this growth by bringing different stakeholders of the ecosystem together.
FUISI and Poddar Group of Institutions aim to use InnoFest India 3.0 as a platform where ideas can move towards execution, startups can meet potential investors, MSMEs can explore partnerships and young people can discover entrepreneurship as a career pathway.
The event is also supported by DPIIT Startup India and various Startup Missions, according to FUISI's official event information.
Looking Ahead
With Mr. Satish Poonia, Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha, as Chief Guest, a strong line-up of startup and industry-focused sessions, and participation from entrepreneurs, investors, MSMEs, corporates, students and other ecosystem stakeholders, InnoFest India 3.0 is poised to become a significant entrepreneurship gathering in Jaipur.
More than a festival, the event aims to create a platform where ideas meet investment, entrepreneurs meet industry, and innovation meets opportunity.
As Jaipur prepares to host the third edition, InnoFest India 3.0 carries forward its larger vision of building entrepreneurs who do more than seek employment - they create businesses, generate opportunities and become job creators.