Huddle Global 2026

Huddle Global is the annual startup summit of Kerala Startup Mission, the state government's startup agency. The eighth edition returns to the beachfront Leela Kovalam near Thiruvananthapuram, gathering founders, investors, mentors, corporates, policymakers and delegations from more than a dozen countries for three days of talks, matchmaking and a product expo.

Programme tracks

The agenda runs across five tracks, with keynote and panel sessions from government leaders, diplomats, corporate executives and venture investors.

• Investment
• Business
• Tech
• Networking
• Sustainability

Matchmaking and expo

Selected startups can book investor and business matchmaking, launch products on stage and exhibit in the product expo (stalls cost extra). Mentor Connect and Investor Connect sessions are open to Diamond Pass holders.

Global participation

Delegations and speakers come from Austria, Belgium, Chile, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Singapore, South Africa, Switzerland, the UAE, the UK, the US and Wales, alongside India's state startup missions and venture funds.

Key figures

The organiser expects 10,000+ visitors, 4,000+ startups, 150+ investors, 200+ HNIs, 300+ mentors, 200+ corporates, 150+ exhibitors and 300+ speakers at the 2026 edition.

Tickets & passes

• Gold Pass — INR 7,000: Three days, lunch networking, investor networking, mentoring and business networking
• Diamond Pass — INR 9,000: Gold Pass plus matchmaking, product launch/expo for selected startups, Moonlight Dinner and Sundown Huddle