Where Innovation Meets Investment – Investors' Summit 2025 Concludes Successfully

Chandigarh, March 6, 2025: The Investor Summit 2025, organised by the Technology Enabling Centre (TEC), Panjab University, successfully concluded today, reaffirming its role in fostering early-stage investments, technology commercialisation, and startup growth in India. 

The three-day summit brought together 17 high-potential startups, 25 seasoned investors, and key industry leaders, establishing a vibrant ecosystem where innovation met investment. Many of the showcased startups were built on cutting-edge research and patented technologies developed at premier Indian universities and research institutions.

Investor participation was a key highlight, with multiple investors, including MentorX, Ludhiana Angel Network, Punjab Angels Network, Anthill, IBSC, and Ekara Financial Services, showing keen interest in mentoring and investing in startups such as Vizzibble and Cit-Peels. In a significant development, two startups—DACH Biotec Pvt. Ltd. and NanoKem Innovation Pvt. Ltd.—secured seed funding of Rs.5 lakh each from the Centre for Industry-Institute Partnership Programme (CIIPP) of Panjab University.

The summit saw 17 startups pitching their business ideas to a panel of 25 investors, including angel investors, venture capitalists, incubators, and corporate funding bodies. Several promising ventures attracted serious investor interest, further strengthening the bridge between innovation and capital. Additionally, the event showcased research-driven, patent-backed innovations from leading Indian universities, facilitating industry-academia collaborations and technology transfer opportunities.
TEC played a pivotal role in preparing startups for investor engagement, business execution, and scaling through its structured six-month training program. CIIPP, Panjab University, also awarded direct funding of Rs. 5 lakh each to two startups founded by PU faculty, further supporting academic entrepreneurship.

The summit featured participation from prominent investment firms and angel networks such as Panjab Angels Network, Ludhiana Angels Network, Chandigarh Angels Network, BioRX Venture Advisors, MentorX, Modulor Capital, The Startup Lab, Speciale Invest, Inflexor Ventures, Pontaq, IBSE, Pentathlon Ventures, Multiply Ventures, Anthill Ventures, Vibgyor Solutions, LUCR8 Ventures, STPI Neuron, IIMA Ventures, and Vety and Livestock Innovation and Incubation Foundation. Additionally, independent investors, including Mr. Athul Pasricha, Mr. Deepak Sharma, and Mr. Lalit Bansal, actively engaged with startups, further amplifying investor enthusiasm.

With an overwhelming response from investors and successful startup engagements, the summit reinforced its commitment to nurturing India's innovation ecosystem. As TEC continues its mission of supporting promising entrepreneurs, fostering industry partnerships, and driving technology commercialization, the event marks a significant step towards building a self-reliant, innovation-driven India. The summit concluded on a high note, with enthusiastic participation from industry experts, investors, and aspiring entrepreneurs, setting the stage for future growth and collaboration.