Startup Setu 2026: GHRUTBIF and Pitchin180seconds Unleash ₹5 Crore Investment Pool for Emerging Startups

Mar 24 2026

On March 24, 2026, G H Raisoni University, Saikheda (GHRUS) concluded the two-day flagship event Startup Setu 2026, organized by the GHRU Technology Business Incubator Foundation (GHRUTBIF) in collaboration with Pitchin180seconds. Deviating from traditional, cash-prize competitions, this edition debuted a disruptive Direct Investment & Growth Model designed to directly connect raw innovation with institutional capital. Participating founders were given the opportunity to pitch for equity funding from a ₹5 Crore investment pool managed by seasoned Angel Investors and Venture Capitalists, alongside receiving on-the-spot incubation offers at GHRUTBIF and elite 1-on-1 mentorship from industry heavyweights like Lalit Kumar Bansal, Shubham Chaturvedi, and Rahul Bakasaria.

To ensure elite standards, the event enforced a rigorous two-day residency format that began on March 23 with internal evaluations of the startups' technical feasibility and business models. The final day featured a vibrant public Startup Expo where shortlisted founders showcased their products, culminating in a high-pressure Grand Investor Summit. By shifting the focus from winning a contest to building sustainable enterprises, Startup Setu 2026 successfully infused real capital, infrastructure, and high-tier mentorship into startups ready to scale within the local ecosystem.