Fostering Entrepreneurship in Nagpur
Connecting entrepreneurs with mentors, investors, and a global network to help them succeed.
Welcome to TiE Nagpur
The Indus Entrepreneurs (TiE) was founded in 1992 in Silicon Valley by a group of successful entrepreneurs, corporate executives, and senior professionals with roots in the Indus region.
TiE Nagpur is a chapter of this global non-profit organization, dedicated to fostering entrepreneurship in the Nagpur region. We provide a platform for startups, entrepreneurs, and aspiring business leaders to connect, learn, and grow through mentorship, networking, education, funding, and incubation.
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Choose Your Membership
Student Member
₹1,416 / year
- Access to select TiE events
- Networking with student entrepreneurs
- TiE University program access
Associate Member
₹5,899 / year
- Full access to all TiE Nagpur events
- Global networking opportunities
- Mentoring and clinic sessions
Affiliate Member
₹17,700 One-time
+ ₹17,700 Annual
- For Entrepreneurs & Startups
- Premium event access
- Discounted global event access
Charter Member
By Invitation
- For established leaders
- Opportunity to mentor
- Exclusive networking events
TiE University Program
A Global Competition for University Entrepreneurs
About the Program
TiE University is a flagship initiative of The Indus Entrepreneurs (TiE) aimed at fostering entrepreneurship among college students. It provides a platform for aspiring student entrepreneurs to pitch their business ideas, receive mentorship from seasoned professionals, and compete for substantial cash prizes and recognition. The program runs across TiE chapters globally, culminating in a Global Finals where the best teams from around the world compete.
Why Participate?
Mentorship
Get guidance from experienced entrepreneurs, investors, and industry experts from the TiE network.
Networking
Connect with a global community of peers, mentors, and potential investors.
Win Prizes
Compete for a significant prize pool, with prizes over $100,000 at the Global Finals.
Who Can Participate?
The competition is open to teams of college/university students. To be eligible, your startup must have at least one student founder who is currently enrolled in a college or university. The program is designed for early-stage startups who have not raised more than a seed round of funding.
Competition Timeline
1
Chapter Finals
Compete at the TiE Nagpur chapter level against local teams.
2
Global Quarter-Finals
Winners from each chapter compete in a virtual round.
3
Global Finals
The top teams pitch to a global audience of investors and entrepreneurs.
Ready to Take the Leap?
If you are a student with a game-changing idea, TiE University is the perfect platform to launch your entrepreneurial journey.
Register Your Team NowOur Board
Sameer Bendre
President
Executive Director, Hyzero
Ajay Kapoor
Vice-President
Founder & President, Ascent Business Solutions
Dheeraj Bhagat
Treasurer
CTO & Co-founder, LISSEN.IO
Swati Thakkar
Secretary
Co-founder/CEO, GRESPL
Ajit Dharmik
Joint-Secretary
Director, 6simplex Software
Governing Council
Vijay Phanshikar
Chief Editor, The Hitavada
Kamlesh Daga
Director, Plasti Surge Industries Pvt. Ltd.
Rajat Kapoor
Founder & CEO, Ascent Health Solutions
Tejinder Singh Rawal
Senior Partner, TS Rawal & Co.
Vishnu Tambi
Founder & CEO, Excellon Software
Shashank Garg
Co-founder & CEO, Infocepts
Deep Saraf
Managing Director, Nice Software Solutions
Our Members
R Ramakrishnan
Co-founder & CEO, ImmverseAI
Prashant Godbole
Director, Godbole Gates Pvt. Ltd.
Dilip Kamdar
Co-Founder, Naivedyam Hospitality
Sachin Yete
Co-Founder, V Das Associates
Nitin Sachdeva
Founder, Delaplex
Pankaj Agrawal
Co-Founder & CEO, KC Overseas Education
Milind Chittawar
CEO, SEE-Tech Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
Ghanshyam Ahuja
CEO, ThinKuvate
Rahul Dixit
MSME Director, Dicksons Engineering
Aditya Saraf
Director, Nice Imports
Sahil Chawla
Co-Founder, Tsecond Inc.
Nakul Sarda
Founder & Partner, Profigate Capital Services
Poonam Khandelwal
Venture Partner, Venture Catalysts
Rahul Bajait
Co-Founder, Pragmatyc
Ashish Awasthi
Co-Founder Director, Infosubway
Samit Singhai
Co-founder, Asset Chain Techlligence pvt. Ltd
Rajesh Rathi
CEO & Owner, Kr Eximtrade Techno Solutions pvt ltd
Savita Mokha
Director, AM Architech
Harish Taori
Founder & CEO, Samta.ai
Amit Panchmatiya
Managing Director, Air Developers
Mayur Zanwar
Co-founder, TruScholar
Manish Sachdeva
CEO, Delaplex Software
Nitin Alsi
Managing Partner, Nitin Alsi & Associates
Medha Sutaria
Founder & CEO, White cube Solutions
Rahul Soni
CEO, Soni Polymers Pvt.Ltd
Praful Lichade
CEO, Pragmatyc
Sandeep Bhartiya
Director, GRESPL
Sarang Upganlawar
Director, ICAD School of learning
Neeraja Kartik
Director, Nakshatra Insolvency Resolution Professionals Ltd.
Paresh Raja
Director, Laxachem Organics Pvt Ltd
Narendra Jog
Director, Jog Hospitality Pvt Ltd
Abhay Harane
Founder Director at Swaavalamban Udyog Pvt Ltd
Prateek Ghumare
Founder & CEO of Dataventics Software Solutions
Shashikant Deshpande
Managing Director of Soft Polynomials Pvt. Ltd
Anurag Bhartia
Founder of Tacktile Systems
Amit Yenurkar
Director of MKH Sancheti Public School & Jr. College
Ashwin Agrawal
Consulting Expert
Nitin Jeswani
Owner of J P Insurance Brokers Pvt. Ltd.
Ankit Goglani
Director, Solitary Spaces
Vrinda Maheshwari
Agency owner at The Social Tatva
Priyesh Parekh
Founder, Bridge 2 Business (B2B) Community
Marimuthu Manivarma
General Manager, Jefrz Fintech Nurture
Laxman Hedaoo
Co-Founder & CEO at Bootcoding
Nikhilesh Sawarkar
Director, ICT MEDIA PVT LTD.
Dr Rashmi Bansal
Founder of DCConsultants
Adinath Dapke
Founder, TROVANDO INNOVATIONS
Ritesh Daswani
CPA and Associate Chartered Accountant
Manas Tijare
Co-founder & CEO, AyurvedaAtTips
Nivedita Fadnis
Abheesh Dokras
Founder & CEO of Wisbotech Communications Pvt. Ltd.
Shivam Khandelwal
Founder & Head of Growth, Big Brancy
Haider Dhun
Director of Softflow Systems Pvt. Ltd.
Rahul Gahukar
Founder & Director of Arjavam Aerospace (OPC) Private Limited
Zeba Mirza
Personal Branding Strategist
Ravi Chawla
Founder & CEO of Legal Serv
Sachin Jahagirdar
Founder of AB Enterprises
Lalit Narain
Smart Mobility Expert
Kamal Meshram
Founder, Cinevestor
Yashwant Budhwani
Founder & CEO, HOORA
CA Hemant Dasture
Chartered Accountant
Vinay Patri
Core Team Member at Dozen Diamond
Neeraj Gandhi
The Proprietor - GANDHI ELECTRICALS AND SERVICES
Dr Pankaj Harkut
Founder and leader at Swasthyam Superspeciality Hospital
Adwait Chitaley
Chartered Accountant and Lawyer
Tanvi Marathe
Founder of Daffodil
Rushikesh Burankar
AI Automation Developer
Guru Yelane
Building Scrap It Up
Siddhesh Karambhe
Varun Mundhada
Co-Founder, KarpKala and Goodlee Ventures
Rizul Kushwaha
Co-founder, Invetzee & Socioblix
Tanisha Jasu
Shatakshi Dasture
Ecosystem Manager, Nexus Cowork
Vibhor Pophare
Subhas Shahu
Founder & CEO, Anatech Consultancy
Sujit Galbale
Building Scrap It Up
Event Gallery
Food Entrepreneurs Summit 2025
Tools, Trends, and Transformation — Central India’s most impactful gathering for food founders and enablers.
Hosted by TiE Nagpur with IIM Nagpur and GAME on September 12, 2025 — celebrating and elevating India’s evolving food entrepreneurship landscape.
Key Themes
- 1 Tools and trends shaping cloud kitchens, QSRs, and delivery-first brands
- 2 Fundraising, branding, and operational excellence for scaling food ventures
- 3 Health & wellness trends, skilling the workforce, and building resilient supply chains
Speakers & Panelists
Highlights
