SPARKUP : INNOVATE – INCUBATE – ACCLERATE

The SPARKUP Event by the Kantikumar R. Podar Incubation Center is a prestigious platform designed to foster innovation and entrepreneurship in the Shekhawati region. With a vision to empower young minds and fuel their entrepreneurial spirit, the event provides a unique opportunity for aspiring innovators to present their business ideas to potential investors. The mission of SPARKUP is to bridge the gap between ideas and execution by offering mentorship, skill development, and sustainable growth.

EVENT PROCESS

First Round: Virtual Interaction ( 15th December 2024 )

Selection Committee
Intimation to the selected candidates through E-mail .
Verbal Interaction

Second Round: Presentation to Selection Committee ( 15th January 2025 )

Shortlisting entries from First Round
F2F presentation to the committee.

Final Round: Meet with the investors ( Early February 2025)

Top 10 best ideas will be selected for final pitch with the Investors.

For Registration Form Click Here

Our Investors

Anant Singhania
CEO
JK Enterprise

Shri Anant ji Singhania, a fifth-generation industrialist, is the CEO of J.K. Enterprises, part of the 135-year old J.K. Organisation. J.K. Enterprises is active in Finance, Agri-Commodities, Real Estate, Textiles, Cement, Tyre, Paper, Engineering, and Garments among others. He was the only non-European individual to be invited to the elitist round table of the European File Manufactures Association and is involved in many NGOs, charitable trusts, and organisations, notably the Indo-Italian Chambers of Commerce.

Atul Joshi
CEO
Oyster Capital

Shri Atul ji Joshi is the Founder and CEO of Oyster Capital Management. Mr. Joshi is a renowned economic policy veteran and an experienced banker with over 30 years of experience. He was MD of Fitch Ratings for India and Sri Lanka, and has worked with ICICI Bank Group, ING Vyasa Bank across different functions such as Project Finance, Currency trading desks, Debt Capital Market. He is also a keen investor in start ups and his investments include eductech, hospitality among others.

Rajiv K. Podar
Chairman
The Anandilal Podar Trust

Shri Rajiv ji Podar is the Chairman of our Anandilal Podar Trust and Managing Director of Podar Enterprises. Sir’s visionary approach has resulted in the establishment of numerous educational institutions through the Trust. He was guided by our Incubation Centre’s Founder Shri Kantikumar ji Podar in setting up Textile Units of the Group and then diversified into Government Relationships, Sports, Affordable Housing, Sanitation, Water, Skill Development and Advisory Services. He works regularly with startups and has helped them grow by leaps and bounds.

To register for SPARKUP 2025, please visit www.krpincubation.org and navigate to the SPARKUP 25 page. Fill in your personal details, including your name, email, phone number, and address. Provide information about your institution or organization, and complete the project details by selecting a category and describing your idea. Specify your target audience, the stage of your project, and indicate if you are participating as a team. Lastly, check the consent boxes, complete the captcha, and click Submit to finalize your registration.