Ginserv | Nutruring Ventures

Startup Network Meetup
2025-07-08 | Bengaluru, Bengaluru
GINSERV, in partnership with CEDAT Nexus, along with EvolveX Spaces, IDFC FIRST Bank First Wings, successfully hosted the “Let’s UBX – Unite | Build | Xplore” Startup Network Meetup, bringing together 80+ founders, innovators, and enablers. From pre-revenue deep-tech ventures to scaling fintech and agritech startups, the diversity of ideas and depth of discussions created an electric, collaborative atmosphere. Events like these reinforce our belief: networking + knowledge + partnerships = exponential growth.

MoU with IDFC First Bank | Strengthening the Startup ecosystem
2025-06-24 | Bengaluru, Bengaluru
Excited to announce the signing of a MoU between GINSERV and IDFC FIRST Bank, marking a strategic partnership to empower startups and scale the innovation ecosystem. This collaboration will provide curated banking solutions, joint programs and events to support startup growth, and strategic mentoring and financial enablement leveraging both platforms. The MoU was signed in the presence of Bhavesh K Jatania (Head – Startup Banking, IDFC FIRST Bank), Abhishek Srivastava (Managing Partner – Startup Banking, South Zone, IDFC), and Girish Hiremath (COO, GINSERV). Together, GINSERV and IDFC FIRST Bank aim to create a strong ecosystem that fuels innovation and accelerates startup success.

International Yoga Day
2025-06-21 | Bengaluru, Bengaluru
On the occasion of International Yoga day, we celebrated the power of balance, focus, and flexibility – qualities every startup founder needs, both on the mat and in the market.
At GINSERV, we believe that a calm mind fuels bold missions. GINSERV hosted a serene morning with Guided Yoga & Breathwork by Suresh Kumar and wellness insights with Chair Yoga by Nidhi Javeri. Founders enjoyed a refreshing breakfast and healthy drinks while connecting with peers.
The session created space to pause, breathe, and foster meaningful conversations within the startup ecosystem. A heartfelt thanks to The Elevate Yoga team and co-founder Anmol Notaney for co-hosting this enriching experience.

Founder’s Mixer for Cybersecurity Startups
2025-05-31 | Bengaluru, Bengaluru
GINSERV, in collaboration with the Centre of Excellence in Cybersecurity – Karnataka (CySecK) and IISc, hosted a high-impact Founders’ Mixer for cybersecurity startups, investors, CISOs, and ecosystem leaders.
The morning featured in-depth discussions on India’s digital security landscape, real-world founder stories, investor interactions, and sector insights from IDFC FIRST Bank.
From startup pitches to roundtables, the event fostered meaningful networking and highlighted the growing momentum in India’s cybersecurity ecosystem.

KAN Bootcamp-2 | Preparing Founders for Fundability, Resilience & Real-World Leadership
2025-05-15 | Bengaluru, Bengaluru
The two-day KAN Bootcamp-2 brought Cohort-1 startups together for an immersive learning experience focused on fundability, resilience, and leadership.
On Day 1 (May 15), founders explored fundability mapping and financial readiness with Azhar Yakkundi (Arali Ventures) and Darshan Sanghvi (Beyond Venture Partners), gaining frameworks to align with investor expectations. The 7-minute pitches followed by 8-minute discussions, guided by Rudramuni Basavaraj, Chetan J Shirnali, Darshan Sanghvi, Azhar Yakkundi, Abhimanyu Gargesh, and Dr. S.S. Dolli, provided candid feedback and actionable insights to refine startup strategies.
On Day 2 (May 16), Vinay Patil (Skillfix) led a high-energy session on navigating the VUCAverse, equipping founders with tools to lead confidently in uncertain and complex environments. The cohort visit to Stellapps Technologies Private Limited offered real-world exposure, inspiration, and practical context for startup growth.
Founders left empowered with financial, strategic, and leadership frameworks to scale their ventures and navigate the startup journey with confidence.

Founder’s Mixer for Women-Led Startups
2025-04-12 | Bengaluru, Bengaluru
GINSERV hosted an engaging Founders’ Mixer focused on women-led startups, in collaboration with IDFC First Bank. The event brought together visionary women entrepreneurs, mentors, and ecosystem enablers to share stories of resilience, pivots, and innovation. It served as a vibrant platform for networking, collaboration, and meaningful conversations on startup journeys and growth.

E2E Cloud Event
2025-03-29 | Bengaluru, Bengaluru
In collaboration with E2E Cloud, GINSERV hosted AI Day featuring expert talks, AI demos, and networking to explore trends and innovations in artificial intelligence.

MoU Signed with NaaViC – ICAR-NIVEDI
2025-03-26 | Bengaluru, Bengaluru
GINSERV partners with NaaViC to boost Agritech innovation and support aspiring Agripreneurs with mentorship and resources for sustainable agri-solutions.

Partnership with Dell Technologies
2025-03-24 | Bengaluru, Bengaluru
GINSERV x Dell Technologies – Startup Tech & Business Masterclass Series
Announcing a new masterclass series focused on empowering startups with tech and business insights.

Founder’s Mixer of Fintech startups
2025-03-07 | Bengaluru, Bengaluru
GINSERV, in collaboration with SBI Startup Hub, hosted an exclusive Fintech Founders Mixer at SBI Startup Hub, Koramangala, Bengaluru. The event brought together fintech startup founders, investors, and industry mentors for a high-tea networking session. Attendees engaged in discussions on fintech innovations, industry challenges, and strategic insights, fostering valuable connections within the fintech ecosystem. This initiative aimed to strengthen collaboration and drive innovation in the fintech sector.

E2E Cloud
2025-02-22 | Bengaluru, Bengaluru
AI Day at GINSERV, bringing together top AI innovators and thought leaders! We had Chinmay Hegde (Astrikos.AI), Pratap Behera (Nagent AI), and Suraj Nambiar (Snapit AI) as they shared insights on the future of AI.

CrowdWorks Masterclass Series | Session 2 - Online
2025-02-20 | Bengaluru, Bengaluru
On 20th Feb GINSERV hosted Session 2 of the CrowdWorks Masterclass Series, focusing on Deal Lifecycle & Legal Guidance for startups seeking global investment. Experts Aashutosh Sampat & Nayantara Kutty covered key legal aspects, from term sheets to closing deals, compliance, business structuring, and negotiation strategies.

KAN Bootcamp & Induction Program Kicks Off at UAS Dharwad
2025-01-29 | Bengaluru, Bengaluru
The Karnataka Acceleration Network (KAN) Bootcamp & Induction Program, led by GINSERV and ASTRA, kicked off with an insightful inaugural session featuring industry leaders and experts. Startups engaged in workshops on financial modeling, vision setting, pricing strategies, and business modeling, gaining valuable insights from seasoned mentors. The final day focused on milestone setting, mentor connect sessions, and strategic implementation. With expert guidance and interactive discussions, startups are now equipped to scale and succeed in AgriTech, FinTech, HealthTech, SaaS, and EdTech. The program wrapped up with a valedictory session, marking an exciting journey ahead for these ventures!

Founder's Mixer for Agri, Food, and Allied Sector
2025-01-17 | Bengaluru, Bengaluru
We had an inspiring morning at GINSERV, where healthcare experts, founders, and innovators came together to share invaluable insights over breakfast. The Founders Mixer was thoughtfully designed to address real-time challenges in HealthTech and MedTech, facilitate networking among like-minded individuals, and foster partnerships to achieve common goals. The interactions and collaborations during the event were truly remarkable, further strengthening the healthcare community at GINSERV.

Blood Donation Camp – GINSERV
2025-01-10 | Bengaluru, Bengaluru
A blood donation camp was successfully organized at GINSERV on 10th January in collaboration with BMST, bringing together all our incubates for a noble cause. The event aimed to encourage voluntary blood donation and raise awareness about its importance in saving lives. With enthusiastic participation and support from our community, the camp witnessed a great turnout, reflecting our commitment to social responsibility and collective well-being.

Mastering the Art of Fundraising
2024-12-20 | Bengaluru, Bengaluru
We successfully hosted the first session of the Investment Masterclass Series Mr. Shantanu Chaturvedi, focusing on effective fundraising strategies and avoiding common pitfalls. The online session offered valuable insights for entrepreneurs, equipping them to navigate the fundraising landscape with confidence and clarity.

Masterclass Series Sponsored by CrowdWorks
2024-12-18 | Bengaluru, Bengaluru
We conducted an engaging online Masterclass, “A Beginner’s Guide to Expand Your Startup Globally,” led by Charudatta Pande, Managing Partner at Suhrud Consultants. The session covered strategies for global success, entering international markets, and accessing funding opportunities, empowering startups to scale effectively on a global stage.

Startup Clinic with Radhika Singh
2024-12-17 | Bengaluru, Bengaluru
The Startup Clinics provide startups the opportunity to consult experts on key aspects of their ventures. This initiative fosters targeted mentorship and problem-solving, helping entrepreneurs navigate challenges and scale effectively. One such clinic offering startups essential guidance on intellectual property, business compliance, and legal strategies for scaling businesses was conducted.

TiE Global Summit 2024
2024-12-09 | Bengaluru, Bengaluru
GINSERV team attended the TiE Global Summit 2024 (TGS 2024), a landmark event in the entrepreneurial landscape. Hosted at the Bangalore International Exhibition Centre (BIEC). It attracted over 10,000 participants, including entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers, and thought leaders from more than 50 countries.

Founders Mixer: HealthTech & MedTech
2024-11-30 | Bengaluru, Bengaluru
As part of GINSERV’s motto of nurturing startups and fostering an innovation-driven ecosystem through collaboration, a Startup Mixer was organized to enable startups to learn from each other and explore cross-pollination opportunities. A session led by industry leader Ganesh Subramaniam empowered HealthTech founders to explore innovation and potential partnerships.

Danish Delegation Visit & Meetup
2024-11-21 | Bengaluru, Bengaluru
A cross-border collaboration that explored emerging trends in healthcare, fintech, and cybersecurity with Danish startups and Indian mentors.

Bangalore Tech Summit (BTS) 2024
2024-11-19 | Bengaluru, Bengaluru
The team attended the BTS 2024 – India’s premier technology and innovation event, bringing together global leaders, startups, researchers, and policymakers showcasing cutting-edge advancements in IT, biotech, deep tech, and startups with insightful keynotes, panel discussions, and networking opportunities.

Fireside Chat on Tokenization in BFSI
2024-11-06 | Bengaluru, Bengaluru
A thought-provoking panel discussion on how tokenization is revolutionizing the BFSI sector, focusing on personalization, efficiency, and distributed economies by experts from the UK & Australia.

ISBACON
2024-10-17 | Hyderabad, Hyderabad, India
Attended the 16th edition of ISBACON at Hyderbad. The annual conference is one of India’s largest gathering of startup incubators, attracting over 250 delegates, including investors, government officials, industry experts, and thought leaders.

Ayudha Pooja at GINSERV office
2024-10-11 | Bengaluru, Bengaluru
GINSERV celebrated Ayudha Pooja with great enthusiasm. The event included a ceremonial pooja, floral decorations, and prayers for success and growth.

InnovateX: Empowering Incubators
2024-10-03 | Bengaluru, Bengaluru
Over the course of the full day event, there were multiple panel discussions, Key note & learnings from all ecosystem stakeholders

Founder’s Day Celebration
2024-09-19 | Bengaluru, Bengaluru
We celebrated the 109th Jayanti of Dr. Sri Shivaratri Rajendra Mahaswamiji with a special event, ‘Celebrating the Founders,’ featuring insightful talks and a panel discussion by successful entrepreneurs. The event provided a platform for networking, sharing success strategies, and honoring innovation, with enthusiastic participation from industry leaders and entrepreneurs.

KAN Program - Registration drive & Roadshow
2024-08-30 | Dharwad, Dharwad, India
Government of Karnataka’s KAN (Karnataka Accelerators Network) program aims to strengthen the startup ecosystem in emerging clusters by fostering mentorship, innovation, and collaboration. GINSERV was selected to mentor ASTRA, the incubator at UAS Dharwad. The KAN Roadshow at UAS Dharwad connected with 15+ startups in agritech, fintech, and rural tech. Esteemed speakers Kiran Kulkarni (Cluster Head, KDEM), Dr. S.S. Dolli (UAS Dharwad), and Girish Hiremath (GINSERV) highlighted KAN’s vision and startup growth over a 6-month journey.

Elevate Winners Felicitation
2024-07-24 | Bengaluru, Bengaluru
Recognized and celebrated the achievements of startups that have demonstrated innovation, scalability, and impact – Organized as part of the Elevate Program, to support and fund promising startups. It was graced by several notable dignitaries & attended by Priyank Kharge, the Honorable Minister of Electronics, IT & BT, and Rural Development & Panchayat Raj, Government of Karnataka.

Celebration of Yoga Day
2024-06-24 | Bengaluru, Bengaluru
On June 27, 2024, GINSERV organized a special community engagement initiative to celebrate International Yoga Day. The session focused on enhancing team sharpness and productivity by unlocking the transformative power of yoga. Led by certified instructor, Ms. Sweta Chotia, participants experienced a blend of mindfulness and physical activity aimed at improving focus and well-being. The event provided an opportunity for the team to refresh and recharge, fostering a positive and energetic work environment.
