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 )
- Judging Panel
- Intimation of the selected candidates through E-mail.
- Verbal Interaction
Second Round: Presentation to Judging Panel ( 15th January 2025 )
- Shortlisting entries from First Round
- F2F presentation to the Judging Panel.
Final Round: Meet with the investors ( 12th February 2025)
- Top 10 best ideas will be selected for final pitch with the Investors.
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 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.
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KRP Incubation Center strives hard in bringing new innovations, technology and transformation in the field of education.
Contact Us
Kantikumar R. Podar Incubation Center
Rambilas Podar Road