Kerala Startup Mission

Many startups. One Onam.

Startup Onam2026

Hosted by

Kerala Startup Mission

Date

Friday · 21 August 2026

Time

9 AM – 8 PM

Venue

Integrated Startup Complex, Kochi

Where Kerala's startup spirit meets the spirit of Onam.

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The idea

One campus. One community. One Onam.

For most of the year, the Integrated Startup Complex runs on products, pitches, releases and roadmaps. For one day in August, it runs on flowers, food, drums and laughter.

Startup Onam is not a festival that happens to take place at a venue. It is the ecosystem celebrating itself — every company on campus stepping out of its office and into the same courtyard.

Many petals form one pookalam. Many companies form one ecosystem. Many people form one Onam.

  • Founders
  • Builders
  • Teams
  • Startups
  • Community
  • One Onam.

The day, in four movements

Games Zone

No registration. Just show up.

The games run all day across the campus — lawns, corridors, courtyards. Walk in, pick a side, play.

  • 01

    Tug of War

    Vadamvali

    Two teams. One rope. The oldest rivalry on campus.

  • 02

    Kabaddi

    Kutukutu

    One breath, one raid, one line to cross.

  • 03

    Treasure Hunt

    Onapottan's Trail

    Clues hidden across the complex. Follow the trail.

  • 04

    Uriyadi

    Founders' Uriyadi

    Blindfolded, spun around, one swing at the pot.

  • 05

    Talappanthu Relay

    A relay that rewards timing over speed.

  • 06

    Sundariki Pottu Thoda

    Blindfolded precision, judged by the whole crowd.

  • 07

    Lemon & Spoon Race

    Steady hands beat quick feet.

More games are being finalised by the Games & Purchase Committee.

Pookalam

A carpet of flowers, laid by your team.

Every company lays its own pookalam outside its office. The judging committee walks the entire campus — so when you register, tell us exactly where to find you: building, floor, unit, landmark.

  • One pookalam per company
  • Lay it anywhere outside your own office
  • The committee comes to you — no need to move
Register your pookalam

Onasadya

Twenty-six dishes. One banana leaf.

Sadhya is served on the leaf, in order, the way it has always been. Book seats for your whole team — payment is by UPI and verified by the Food Committee.

₹270per person
Book your seats
  1. 01RegisterEnter your company details and how many are eating.
  2. 02Pay by UPIPay the exact total shown at checkout.
  3. 03Upload proofAttach the payment screenshot and transaction ID.
  4. 04Get verifiedThe Food Committee confirms your booking.

Culturals

The stage is open to every startup.

  • 01Solo SongOne voice, one stage.
  • 02Solo DanceClassical, folk or fusion.
  • 03Group SongBring the whole team.
  • 04Group DanceChoreograph your office.
Enter the culturals

Programme

One day, start to finish.

Friday · 21 August 2026 · 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM

  1. TBAArrivalRegistration & WelcomeTeams check in across the campus and collect their day passes.
  2. TBAOpeningChenda MelamThe percussion procession that opens Startup Onam.
  3. TBAOpeningLighting of the NilavilakkuThe traditional lamp is lit to begin the celebration.
  4. TBAOpeningOpening AddressKerala Startup Mission welcomes the ecosystem.
  5. TBAParticipationPookalamCompanies lay their pookalam; the judging committee walks the campus.
  6. TBAPlayGames ZoneCampus-wide games across lawns, corridors and courtyards.
  7. TBAFeastOnasadya24+ dishes served on the banana leaf.
  8. TBAStageCultural ProgrammesSolo and group song and dance from across the ecosystem.

Organising Committee

Built by the ecosystem, for the ecosystem.

Overall Lead

Nasif NM

Head of Programs and Communications, Kerala Startup Mission

Coordination Committee

Members

  • Suji · Zappyhire
  • Nimi · Fablab

Food Committee

Lead

  • Santo · Digital Hub
  • Basil · Drublabs

Co-Leads

  • Anjitha · Bagmo
  • Falis · Truelabs

Pookalam Committee

Lead

  • Aleens · Find My Hostel

Co-Leads

  • Sherin · Bagmo
  • Kalyani · Liride Tec

Games & Purchase Committee

Lead

  • Mithun · Jezt

Co-Leads

  • Alex · Axtric
  • Keerthi · Kera
  • Aneesh
  • Aishwarya · Cringe
  • Ameen · Canarey Digital

Culturals Committee

Lead

  • Aparna · Kera

Co-Leads

  • Niveditha · Federal
  • Sebin · Navalt
  • Srijin · Future Inmate

Marketing Committee

Website & Creatives

  • Vian · Navalt
  • Anjana · Saltan

Anchor Committee

Members

  • Betty
  • Delna

Registration Committee

Lead

  • Rinta · Appfide

Co-Lead

  • Arun · Liride Tec

Many startups. One Onam.

Come celebrate Onam with the ecosystem.

Friday · 21 August 2026 · 9 AM – 8 PM · Integrated Startup Complex, Kochi

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