Supporting Partners
About the Programmes
StartUp Sphere is a program that aims to bring
together the startup community, partners, unicorns,
influencers, founders, investors, leaders, and
entrepreneurs to discuss a wide range of topics
related to startups. Some of the key themes that
will be covered in the program include governmental
support for startups, alternative sources of funding
such as revenue financing, debt and hedging, new
avenues in startups, the art and science of startup
valuation, term sheets, shareholders agreements,
legal documents, and key clauses. In addition, there
will be a panel discussion on the topic of
investors-investing in people versus investing in
ideas, startup governance, and tax and regulatory
benefits for "eligible startups". The program will
also cover topics such as leveraging digital
marketing for startups, CBDC potential and pitfalls,
opportunities ahead in the world of Web 3.0, and a
startup talk titled "My Journey" featuring
successful startup entrepreneurs. Other themes that
will be covered during the event include the future
of fintech, Indian startups on the global platform,
data privacy, and India's data economy. The event
will also feature a startup exhibition, startup
ramp, a program on Maharashtra industrial policies,
startup pitching program, investors meet, and many
more.
StartUp Sphere program provides a unique opportunity
for startups to connect with peers, industry
experts, and investors, and to gain insights into
the latest trends and innovations in the startup
ecosystem.
Date & Time : 27.06.2023 (Tuesday) to
28.06.2023
(Wednesday)
Venue : World Jio Centre, Bandra Kurla Complex
(BKC), Bandra (East) Mumbai
ICAI Startup SPhere Programme is Organised by the ICAI
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) is a statutory body established by an Act of Parliament, viz. The Chartered Accountants Act, 1949 (Act No.XXXVIII of 1949) for regulating the profession of Chartered Accountancy in the country. The Institute, functions under the administrative control of the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India. The ICAI is the second largest professional body of Chartered Accountants in the world, with a strong tradition of service to the Indian economy in public interest. The affairs of the ICAI are managed by a Council in accordance with the provisions of the Chartered Accountants Act, 1949 and the Chartered Accountants Regulations, 1988. The Council constitutes of 40 members of whom 32 are elected by the Chartered Accountants and remaining 8 are nominated by the Central Government generally representing the Comptroller and Auditor General of India, Securities and Exchange Board of India, Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Ministry of Finance and other stakeholders. Over a period of time the ICAI has achieved recognition as a premier accounting body not only in the country but also globally, for maintaining highest standards in technical, ethical areas and for sustaining stringent examination and education standards. Since 1949, the profession has grown leaps and bounds in terms of members and student base. With the objective of Capacity Building of MSMEs & Start-up, the Institute is responsive to the emerging challenges of MSMEs & Start-ups and constitutes the Committee on MSME & Start-ups for effectively meeting newer challenges.
Under the Guidance of
CA. Aniket Sunil Talati
President, ICAI
CA. Ranjeet Kumar Agarwal
Vice President, ICAI
CA. Dheeraj Kumar Khandelwal
Chairman, Committee on MSME & Startup, ICAI & Committee for Development of International Trade, Services & WTO, ICAI
CA.(Dr.) Raj Chawla
Vice Chairman, Committee on MSME & Startup, ICAI
CA. Hans Raj Chugh
Vice Chairman, Committee for Development of International Trade, Services & WTO, ICAI
Event Schedule
Do not miss it and be sure to attend
Startup Manathan 4.0 : Towards better tomorrow
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Day 01
27th June 2023
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Day 02
28th June 2023
| Day 1 – 27th June 2023 (09:30 am to 07:30 pm)(IST) | ||
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| Registration & Attendance | ||
| Inauguration of the event Special Address Governmental Eco System for Startups |
Shri Piyush Goyal*, Hon’ble Union Minister of Commerce & Industry, Consumer Affairs & Food & Public Distribution and Textiles, Government of India
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| Startup Talk : My Journey - Chat with Successful Startup Entrepreneurs |
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| 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm - Lunch Break | ||
| New Avenues in Start Ups |
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| Panel Discussion: Art and Science of Startup Valuation |
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| 04:00 PM to 4:15 PM – Tea Break | ||
| Panel Discussion: Government led Digital Infrastructure |
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| Panel Discussion on Investors- Investing in People Vs Investing in Ideas |
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| Startup Tank – I | ||
| Day 2 – 28th June 2023 (10:00 am to 7:00 pm)(IST) | ||
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| Power of Women Co-Founders | Moderator : Shradha Sharma*, Founder & CEO at YourStory Media
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| Incubation and Innovation in Startup |
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| Panel Discussion on Startup: Learning from failure |
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| Legal compliances for Startup (Term Sheet, Shareholders Agreement, Legal Documents and Key Clauses) |
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| 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm - Lunch Break | ||
| Panel Discussion: Demystifying Start-Up Fundraising: Strategies, Challenges, Best practices | Moderator : Mr. Sarthak Ahuja, Director, Niamh Ventures Private Ltd
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| Angel investing and mentoring insights | Moderator : Mr. Amit D Kumar, Co – Founder, Ah! Ventures Fund
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| 4:00 pm to 4:15 pm - Tea Break | ||
| Startup Tank – II | ||
| Special Address: Startup towards Nation Building | Ms. Manmeet K Nanda*, MD, Invest India and Head, Startup India | |
| Keynote Address Panel Discussion: CBDC : Potential and Pitfalls The World of Web 3.0: Opportunities Ahead |
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Exhibitors
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Technical Session
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Delegates and Attendees
Speakers at a Glance
CA. Guruprasad Makam
Mr. Prasana Lohar
CEO at Block Stack
CA. Jayjit Biswas
Information Security & Controls, Corporate IT, TATA MOTORS
STARTUP EXHIBITION
Exhibitors will have the opportunity to showcase their products and services to visitors at StartUp Sphere. This is a great chance to gain exposure and visibility for your startup, and to connect with potential customers, partners, and investors. The startup exhibition is a key part of the event, and we encourage exhibitors to take advantage of this platform to showcase their offerings, network with industry experts, and gain valuable insights into the latest trends and innovations in the startup ecosystem.