For Investors (VCs, Angels, Family Offices, Corporate Funds, Global Investors)
NKGSS offers institutionally de-risked access to India's most promising emerging markets.
- Early access to high-growth startups and scalable SMBs across future-focused sectors
- Access to future investors via 200+ UHNIs, IPO CXOs, Other Fund Managers
- Direct interaction with state and central policymakers, reducing regulatory uncertainty and accelerating decision-making
- Visibility into district-led, Tier-2 and Tier-3 growth markets where competition is lower, and upside is higher
- Curated deal flow aligned with government priorities, incentives, and sustainability roadmaps
- MoU-backed investment opportunities supported by policy alignment, banking access, and implementation frameworks
- Networking with global co-investors, PSUs, corporates, and industry leaders under one coordinated platform
- Co-investment readiness with visibility into aligned investors, PSUs, and corporate strategic partners
- Pilot-to-scale pathways with enterprises and government-linked buyers, reducing go-to-market risk
- Access to first-time founders and underexposed markets before valuation inflation sets in
- Early signals on market adoption by observing public, enterprise, and SMB response to showcased solutions
- Portfolio acceleration opportunities through banking tie-ups, subsidies, incentives, and market-access programs
For investors, NKGSS is where conviction meets clarity—and capital meets execution.
Invite Only Pre-Event
Session by #1 Ai Trainer Scott for Startup Founders
T. Scott Clendaniel
AI Curriculum Leader & Instructor at LinkedIn|Senior AI Curriculum Advisor at University of Pennsylvania | Chief Learning Officer at Nautilus-AI.com
Invite Only Pre-Event
One-on-One meeting with the Guest of Honours
Invite Only Pre-Event
One-on-One meeting for business meetings with Industrialists
Zone 4 - Startup Arena Pitching
Nav Pitch Arena invites seed stage & growth stage startups for precision pitching in front of global investors, accelerators, venture funds etc.
The participants get to apply to three categories:
Zone 4 - Startup Arena | Super Expo
A curated startup exhibition platform designed for visibility, partnerships, and scale.
Limited to 100 startups only
Key Benefits:
Focus Sectors:
The Startup Super Expo enables founders to showcase innovations to investors, enterprises, government representatives, CXOs, and a massive public audience, creating real opportunities for growth and adoption.
Why Zone 3 Matters for Investors
Zone 3 converts mature business visibility into actionable capital and partnership opportunities by combining curation, market traction, policy alignment, and execution readiness—reducing downside risk while enabling scalable growth exposure.
Limited to 35 businesses only, with more than 1,000+ senior leaders attending, ensuring high signal and focused engagement
Investor Benefits
Focus Sectors:
The Business & Innovation Super Expo enables investors to observe market response, validate scalability, and accelerate diligence by engaging directly with business owners, enterprises, government stakeholders, CXOs, and a high-intent public audience.
Event Entry
White & Gold Pass
Exclusive: INVITE ONLY | NOT FOR SALE
Dedicated main stage seating for
Speaking sessions across multiple stages
Early access to all exhibitors
Special "Kerala Sadhya" on Day 1 and Day 2 by the renowned Pazhayadam
Transport and accommodation provided
Pre-appointed meetings with exhibitors, startups, and delegates
Access to pre- and post-event exclusive roundtables
Dedicated Event Managers for Day 1 and Day 2
Silver Pass
Dedicated seating on the main stage
Entry across all main stage events and exhibition areas
Access to pre-invited events, webinars, and one-on-one interaction with the Guest of Honour (on registration)
Lunch included
First 250 registrations get access to a networking lunch with Gold Pass holders
Local transport provided
All exhibitors and startups fall under the Silver category
Program Manager support
Blue Pass
Free of charge registration
General entry across the event
Access to the inauguration ceremony
Seating is limited on the main stage (NO ASSURED SEATING, First Come, First Served)
Access to main stage sessions and exhibition areas – Zone 2, Zone 3, and Zone 4
Access to Zone 5 – Taste of Kerala
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