INNOFEST India 3.0 is set to bring together entrepreneurs, startups, MSMEs, investors, industry leaders, policymakers and aspiring innovators under one platform. Adding to the significance of this entrepreneurial gathering, Mr. Ramanan Ramanathan will be joining the event as the Guest of Honour.
With a distinguished career spanning government, technology, innovation and entrepreneurship, Mr. Ramanan Ramanathan brings a wealth of experience that is highly relevant to the vision of INNOFEST India 3.0 and its mission of Creating Job Creators.
A Leader Who Has Helped Shape India’s Innovation Ecosystem
Mr. Ramanan Ramanathan served as the first Mission Director of the Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) under NITI Aayog and also served as Additional Secretary at NITI Aayog. During his tenure, he played an important role in strengthening India's innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem across schools, universities, research institutions and communities.
His work has been closely associated with encouraging innovation, nurturing entrepreneurial thinking and creating platforms where ideas can develop into impactful solutions. His association with the Atal Innovation Mission included initiatives such as Atal Tinkering Labs, Atal Incubation Centres and innovation challenges, which helped expand opportunities for young innovators and startups across India.
Why His Presence at INNOFEST India 3.0 Matters
The theme of INNOFEST India 3.0 is “Creating Job Creators”, a vision that strongly connects with Mr. Ramanathan’s work in building India's innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem.
His presence at the event brings an important perspective for startups, MSMEs and aspiring entrepreneurs looking to transform ideas into sustainable businesses.
As a leading Rajasthan startup event, INNOFEST India 3.0 aims to create opportunities where entrepreneurs can interact with experienced leaders, investors, policymakers and industry experts. For founders, engaging with a leader who has worked at the intersection of government, innovation, technology and entrepreneurship can provide valuable insights into how India's entrepreneurial ecosystem is evolving.
Learning Beyond the Startup Pitch
INNOFEST India 3.0 is designed not merely as an event, but as a platform for meaningful conversations, connections and opportunities. For participating startups and MSMEs, the event offers an opportunity to understand the larger ecosystem surrounding entrepreneurship from innovation and government initiatives to investment, industry collaboration and market opportunities.
The event's Shark Tank House startup session and 10 Minutes Millionaire Challenge will further create opportunities for entrepreneurs to present their businesses, interact with investors and gain exposure to the wider startup ecosystem.
Ramanathan's experience can help entrepreneurs look beyond simply building a product or starting a company and think about creating solutions that address real-world challenges, generate employment and contribute to India's growth story.
Inspiration for Aspiring Entrepreneurs
For students and aspiring founders attending INNOFEST India 3.0, Mr. Ramanathan's journey offers an opportunity to learn from someone who has been closely involved in building India's innovation ecosystem.
His association with the Atal Innovation Mission has focused on encouraging innovation from the grassroots level and supporting the development of entrepreneurial capabilities across the country.
His journey also reinforces an important message for young entrepreneurs: India's future depends not only on creating successful businesses, but on building enterprises that create opportunities for others.
This philosophy closely aligns with the central theme of INNOFEST India 3.0 - Creating Job Creators.
A Valuable Addition to the INNOFEST India 3.0 Experience
With Mr. Ramanan Ramanathan as Guest of Honour, INNOFEST India 3.0 gains another distinguished voice to contribute to conversations around India's startup and innovation future.
The event will bring together diverse stakeholders through Signature Talks, Government Schemes & Policy Connect, Shark Tank House, the 10 Minutes Millionaire Challenge, MSME and Startup Workshops, Startup-Industry Dialogues, B2B Networking and the INNOFEST Global Ambassador Award Ceremony.
These experiences make INNOFEST India 3.0 more than a conventional entrepreneurship event. They create a platform where entrepreneurs can learn, connect, collaborate, showcase their businesses and discover new pathways for growth.
As one of the top startup fest in India, INNOFEST India 3.0 aims to connect India's emerging entrepreneurial talent with the people, institutions and opportunities that can help them take their ideas forward.
INNOFEST India 3.0 – Creating Job Creators
Taking place on 30 September – 1 October 2026 at the Rajasthan International Center, Jaipur, INNOFEST India 3.0 is being organised by FUISI and Poddar Group of Institutions.
With leading voices from government, industry, investment and entrepreneurship coming together, the event aims to create meaningful opportunities for startups, MSMEs, students and aspiring entrepreneurs.
The participation of Mr. Ramanan Ramanathan as Guest of Honour adds another dimension to this experience, bringing valuable perspectives on innovation, entrepreneurship and India's evolving startup ecosystem. Whether you are an established startup, an MSME, an aspiring entrepreneur or a student with an innovative idea, INNOFEST India 3.0 offers a platform to learn from leaders, build meaningful connections and discover new opportunities.
Come to INNOFEST India 3.0. Bring your idea. Build your network. Discover opportunities. And become a job creator.