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2020 – Achievements

By mhadminAugust 25, 2021

1000+ startups, Rs. 2 Bn+ funding into 35 startups; 100+ global investors.

2019 – FF Grant

By mhadminAugust 25, 2021

Won Ford Foundation grant for ecosystem development based on VE concept.

2018 – Partnerships

By mhadminAugust 25, 2021

Partnerships were strengthened (Microsoft, Yarl Geek Challenge and other ecosystem partners).

2016 – 1st Impact Award

By mhadminAugust 25, 2021

First Impact award by Aavishkar Frontier Fund; Won the Asia Responsibility Award in Hong Kong.

2017 – ABAF

By mhadminAugust 25, 2021

Part of ABAF Sri Lanka program.

2015 – 1st win

By mhadminAugust 25, 2021

Attendance of 25+ global investors; Won Asian Business Angels (ABAF) pitch in New Zealand, modeled around VE.

2014 – Indian Startup

By mhadminAugust 25, 2021

1st Indian company (Intellocut) to win the VE; Exited in 2018.

2013 – Funding

By mhadminAugust 25, 2021

Rs. 150 million of funding into 13 startups. IAN co-invested.

2012 – Structure

By mhadminAugust 25, 2021

VE structure formed in partnership with Indian Angel Network (IAN).

2011 – Concept

By mhadminAugust 25, 2021

Venture Engine (VE) conceptualized.

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Applications will close on July 15th.

Our Award Categories:
Top 3 Entrepreneurs , Best Female-Led Business & Best Social Impact Business


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Program Dates

Date

Event

Location

18th June 2025

9th Venture Engine Launch

15th July 2025

Closing of Submissions

28th July 2025

02 Min pitch

Dialog Auditorium

30st July 2025

Workshop 1: Business Plan & Branding

Dialog Auditorium

04th Aug 2025

Workshop 2: Due Diligence

Dialog Auditorium

6th Aug 2025

Workshop 3: Finance Planning

Dialog Auditorium

13th Aug 2025

Round 1 Presentations

Dialog Auditorium

18th Aug 2025

Workshop 4: Start-up Funding Cycle & Valuations

Dialog Auditorium

21st Aug 2025

Workshop 5: Go to Market & Value Proposition

Dialog Auditorium

25th Aug 2025

Workshop 6: Shareholder Agreement & Good Governance

1st Sep 2025

Round 2 :Presentations

Dialog Auditorium

12th Sep 2025

Mock pitch session

Dialog Auditorium

17th Sep 2025

Venture Engine Finale Presentations

Dialog Auditorium

18th Sep 2025

Venture Engine Awards & Cocktails


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