SPARKUP : INNOVATE – INCUBATE – ACCLERATE
The event brought together visionaries from various fields, further strengthening the entrepreneurial ecosystem in the region. The finalists of SPARKUP 2025 presented innovative projects, including: JATRU App – Ride-sharing solutions, Mitti Ki Pathshala – Reviving Rajasthani Art, Braiknowset – Brain Mapping Lab India, Skodefy – EdTech solutions, and Kurja Music – Promoting Rajasthani Music.
The esteemed investors shared their perspectives: Mr. Raj Nair emphasized recognizing change and adapting to new opportunities. He advised participants to be honest in their pitching, as startup life involves both falls and rises, and honesty builds investor trust.
Mr. Anant Singhania said, “The Anandilal Podar Trust is on the right path in organizing such an event to foster entrepreneurship. Ms. Kinjal Gajera encouraged participants to Dream big, stating that willpower can overcome resource limitations. Mr. Atul Joshi advised the participants to stay resilient and strive for success. Ms. Rishika Podar, Advisor & Project Head of SPARKUP & BUDDING SPARKS, praised the participants, highlighting their energy and enthusiasm. She emphasized that SPARKUP 2025 serves as a launchpad for impactful ideas and will continue to create new opportunities for aspiring entrepreneurs. Mr. Vedant Podar, Co-founder & CEO of Podar Eduspace congratulated the organizers and participants, recognizing the importance of such initiatives.
Glimpse of The Event
Our Investors
Raj Nair
Chairman, Avalon Consulting
Shri Raj Nair is an entrepreneur, start-up mentor and investor, besides being a strategy consultant. Mr. Nair has helped companies across diverse industries in India, USA, Europe, and the Middle East to develop strategies, align strategy to vision, grow in competitive markets, restructure to make companies more customer focused etc. In his current role, Mr. Nair serves as – Chairman: Avalon Consulting, AGR Knowledge Services, and Germinait Solutions Pvt Ltd. He cofounded an ebike company in 2022. He is an active investor in and mentor to startups.
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.
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.
Kinjal C. Gajera
Founder, Sunita’s Makerspace
Founder and Director, Sunita’s Makerspace, Kinjal leads with a quiet strength that underscores her sombre and introspective exterior. When this entrepreneur isn’t working on her ground-breaking ideas as the Managing Trustee at Gajera Trust, she is spearheading the Marketing and CSR agendas at Laxmi Diamond – the global #2 in the diamond manufacturing industry.
Rajiv 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.
KRP Incubation Center strives hard in bringing new innovations, technology and transformation in the field of education.
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