YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS SUMMIT
Embrace the resounding "YES" to innovations that propel us into the future.
Our Numbers Speak
A proven legacy of transforming students, researchers, and ideas into thriving enterprises across Karnataka.
A Premier Showcase of Karnataka's Young Innovators
YES 2026 is the flagship annual summit of VTU'S VRIF, bringing together startups, founders, aspiring young entrepreneurs, innovators, mentors, industry leaders, academicians, investors, and the wider startup ecosystem under one roof.
Catalyzing Research into Enterprise
YES 2026 celebrates VRIF’s journey of transforming research, innovation, and entrepreneurial ideas into real-world impact. The summit brings together the achievements of the past year while opening new pathways for collaboration, incubation, mentorship, and enterprise creation.
Venue
Machhe, Belagavi, Karnataka – 590018
The Four Pillars of YES 2026
Designed as an actionable catalyst for student entrepreneurs, deep-tech researchers, corporate delegates, and ecosystem investors.
100 Project Showcase
Discover promising ventures, breakthrough prototypes, and innovative solutions from emerging entrepreneurs.
TBI Infrastructure Inauguration & Cohort Onboarding
Mark the launch of VRIF’s Technology Business Incubator
Panel Sessions & Roundtable Discussions
Engage with industry leaders, academicians, startup founders, and ecosystem experts through focused conversations.
Cultural Evening & Strategic Networking
Experience a vibrant celebration while building meaningful connections through networking and partnership opportunities.
Four Tailored Pass Categories
To provide an organized summit experience, passes are segmented into four distinct categories with tailored access privileges. All passes are 100% complimentary upon registration.
Participants & Innovators Participants
Corporate & Industry Delegates Delegates
Faculty, Academicians & Mentors Faculty
Media, Press & Digital Creators Media
Two Days of High-Impact Sessions
TBI Inauguration
YES Launch
Round Table Discussion with IT BT Dept
Lunch With Mentors
Speaker Session
Hi Tea
Open Networking
Culturals
Our Leadership
Guiding the visionary transformation of innovation, technology, and entrepreneurship across Visvesvaraya Technological University.
Dr. S. Vidyashankar
Dr. Prasad Rampure
Dr. Ujwal U. J.
Santosh Ittanagi
VTU Main Campus, Belagavi
Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU) is one of India's largest and most prestigious technological universities. The VRIF TBI Centre serves as the regional springboard for student entrepreneurship and intellectual property translation.
- Silver Jubilee Bhavan, Jnana Sangama, VTU, Machhe, Belagavi, Karnataka - 590018
- Dates: 27th & 28th September 2026 • 09.00 AM Onwards
- Email: vrif@vtu.ac.in
