Jaipur to Host 10th TiE Global Summit
Biggest Ever Gathering of Startups, Investors & Policymakers
The Pink City is all geared to host a spectacular extravaganza of innovation, collaboration, and growth as Jaipur has been chosen to host the 10th edition of the TiE Global Summit (TGS 10) from January 4–6, 2026 at the Jaipur Exhibition & Convention Centre. The Government of Rajasthan is co-hosting the summit in collaboration with TiE Rajasthan, in sync with the state’s aggressive move to position itself as an emerging hotbed for innovation and entrepreneurship. The Department of Information Technology & Communication (DoIT&C), Government of Rajasthan, will be organizing its marquee Rajasthan Digifest 2026 in partnership with TGS, thus making it a twin mega-startup event for investors, innovators, policymakers, and startups.
Founded in Silicon Valley in 1992, The Indus Entrepreneurs (TiE) is a non-profit worldwide organisation dedicated to fostering entrepreneurship through mentoring, networking, education, funding, and incubation. TiE has grown over the decades to be one of the largest entrepreneurial networks in the world with chapters all over the world that support innovators at every level. The TiE Global Summit (TGS) is its flagship conference every year, with entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers, and thought leaders from around the world participating. Bangalore, Singapore, Dubai, Delhi, and Hyderabad have been the host cities in the past, and Jaipur is added to this illustrious list today.
The past decade has witnessed TGS hosting some of the world’s hottest business, tech, and policy voices. Some of the past summits have featured M. Venkaiah Naidu – Former Vice President of India, Rajiv Bajaj, T. V. Mohandas Pai, Vijay Shekhar Sharma, Vinod Khosla, to name a few. Their participation has made TGS one of the world’s most regarded platforms for entrepreneurship, technology, and innovation discussion.
With 10th TGS and Rajasthan Digifest happening jointly, the 2026 edition will be largest till date. With the theme of “Technology, Growth & Sustainability,” it will discuss how companies can innovate and grow in a sustainable manner. Thousands of Indian and global entrepreneurs, investors, and change-makers are expected to join. Marquee programs such as TGS100, an international startup pitch competition; the TiE Women Global Finals, women-founded startups; and the TiE U Global Finals, student entrepreneurs, will be hosted during the event. Meanwhile, Rajasthan Digifest will feature government-led innovation exhibits, hackathons, and digital governance programs, providing a unique public–private partnership.
For start-ups, the summit offers unprecedented access to over 1,000 carefully curated investors through exhibitions, one-to-one meetings, and networking. With active participation by the Government of Rajasthan and DoIT&C, participants will also have access to policymakers at large, state grants, incubation programs, and fast-track facilities to upscale their ventures.
Speaking about the summit, Mahavir Pratap Sharma, 10th TiE Global Summit Convener, said: “The 10th TGS edition in Jaipur is not only a milestone for TiE, but a landmark moment for India’s entrepreneurial journey. By collaborating with the Government of Rajasthan and co-locating Digifest, we are creating a distinct platform wherein startups, investors, policymakers, and innovators can get together to establish sustainable businesses and shape the future of entrepreneurship.”
This edition is of special importance as it celebrates a decade of the TiE Global Summit and makes Jaipur the symbolic location for this anniversary. With the inclusion of Rajasthan Digifest, the summit will not only focus on private-sector innovation but also reflect the vision of the state government on digital transformation, e-governance, and youth entrepreneurship. The shared hosting ensures Rajasthan will be a flagship on the global startup map, pulling in investments and eyeballs to emerging innovation hubs outside India’s traditional cities.
As Jaipur prepares to be the host of this historic bilateral conference, the 10th TiE Global Summit and Rajasthan Digifest 2026 are all set to set a new benchmark for entrepreneurship forums globally. With growth, technology, and sustainability at its center—and the added push of government partnership—this mega-conference is all set to provide not just inspiration, but real opportunities for startups, investors, and innovators alike.
January 4–6, 2026, at the Jaipur Exhibition & Convention Centre, will be remembered in history as a landmark occasion for India’s entrepreneurial journey.
