Manipal Startup Carnival 2026

About Manipal Startup Carnival 2026

Manipal Startup Carnival 2026 - Organised by Manipal School of Commerce and Economics, is designed to create a dedicated space for startups and MSMEs to showcase their products, connect with students, generate brand awareness, discover talent, gather feedback, and engage with the MAHE ecosystem.

The event will serve as a bridge between industry and academia, with a strong focus on learning, innovation, and collaboration.

Who Can Participate?

The event brings together startups, MSMEs, innovation-based companies and student communities under one festive and professional platform.

Startups

Tech, AI/ML, EdTech, FinTech, HealthTech, Retail, D2C, Ecommerce, creative startups, service-based companies, etc.

MSMEs

Manufacturing, retail, services, local businesses, crafts, design studios, consulting, and more.

Students running small brands or early business ideas can also express interest.

Student/Scholar Ventures

What’s Happening at the Carnival?

MSCE Startup Carnival 2026 is an exciting one-day exhibition hosted by Manipal School of Commerce & Economics (MSCE), MAHE.

Startup & MSME Expo

Showcase products/services at dedicated stalls.

Live Demonstrations

Engage visitors with demos, prototyping, and product testing.

Founder Interactions

Informal discussions with students and visitors.

Find students interested in internships, projects & part-time opportunities.

A curated area for food brands and vendors.

Internship Connect

Food Zone

Why you should be a part of it?

• Direct visibility among 1000–1500+ visitors

• Exposure to students from commerce, analytics, IT, management & creative fields

• Opportunity to recruit interns or project groups

• A chance to showcase new launches, prototypes, or upcoming services

• Branding in the MSCE community

• Affordable stall participation

• Great environment for feedback, testing & networking

When & Where?

The MSCE Startup Carnival 2026 is planned for January 2026 at the Manipal School of Commerce & Economics (MSCE), Manipal, a vibrant campus located within the Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE).

Since this is the Expression of Interest phase, the final:

• Event date

• Venue layout

• Number of stalls

• Visitor pathways

will be finalized based on the total number of startups/MSMEs/food vendors who express interest.

Participation Fees (Indicative)

Startup/MSME Stall

₹2,500/-

• Stall space

• Table & chairs

• Basic electrical setup

• Brand listing on event webpage/poster

• 2–3 representative badges

These charges will only be finalized after EOI responses.

Perfect for early-stage startups, tech products, services, D2C brands, prototypes, local businesses, manufacturing units, service providers and creative ventures.

Interested in Putting Up a Stall?

If you’d like to join MSCE Startup Carnival 2026 as a startup, MSME, food vendor or student venture, please fill out the form below. We will get back to you with final dates, venue details, payment steps and further communication.

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