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The Circle
Curated Conversations
An exclusive, invite-only networking morning where founders, investors and ecosystem partners connect deliberately, not by chance.
- Ideas
- Collaborations
- Opportunities
- Meaningful connections
Ahmedabad • Founders • Investors • Community
Meaningful Connections. Beyond Boardrooms.
Startup Circle brings together founders, investors, ecosystem partners and people building what’s next, through curated experiences, conversations and communities.
- 500+Founders
- 100+Investors
- 25+Events Annually
- Opportunities
Ahmedabad. Rooted locally. Built globally.
Live performance
Nayana Sarma
Playback singer · Garba & Gujarati folk
What we host
One circle, many gatherings.
The Garba night is one evening; this is the rest of the year. Scroll to meet each gathering, or pick one on the circle.
The Concept
One property, two moments,
a single community.
Startup Circle na Garba is built in two parts. Founders meet first, in a setting designed for real conversation. Then the same community comes back together to celebrate Navratri, already knowing exactly who they’re dancing next to.
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The Garba Night
A Celebration Together
An exclusive Navratri celebration for the same community. No introductions needed this time, only conversations that started days earlier and are now continuing on the dance floor.
- Music
- Culture
- Celebration
- Lasting bonds
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Community
Connect • Celebrate • Create
“Same people. Different conversations. Greater possibilities.”
Our inaugural season opens with
Startup Circle na Garba
In partnership with Occasia Event · Navratri 2026
Startup Circle na Garba
Garba That Brings Us Together
Dance to the beats of tradition, celebrate with your community, and make memories that last a lifetime. This Navratri, let’s come together for Garba, music, and joy.
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Sat, 10 Oct 20266:00 PM Onwards
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Shantam FarmAhmedabad, Gujarat
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500+Entrepreneurs & Creators
The Pre-Launch
The CircleIntroductions before the celebration.
An exclusive, invite-only networking morning days before Navratri. Founders, investors and ecosystem partners meet first, in a setting designed for real conversation, so on the Garba night they already know who they’re dancing next to.
- When
- Sat, 3 Oct 2026 · 9:30 AM – 1:00 PM
- Where
- AMA, Ahmedabad
- Format
- Invite-only networking morning
- Who
- Founders, investors & partners
- Curated introductionsGuests are matched with the people they should meet, before anyone arrives.
- Founder & investor panelShort, candid conversations with founders, investors and partner voices.
- Networking circlesSmall, hosted tables grouped deliberately. No random mingling.
- Partner showcasesStandees and spotlights for the partners who make the morning possible.
Get Pre-Launch passes
Included with every registration category.
The difference
Why Startup Circle na Garba is different.
More than a celebration. A community built with purpose.
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Curated Community
Every guest is thoughtfully invited, creating meaningful conversations instead of random introductions.
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Business Meets Culture
An evening where founders, investors and entrepreneurs connect naturally while celebrating Gujarat’s biggest festival.
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High-Value Networking
Real conversations, trusted introductions and relationships that continue long after Navratri.
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Premium Experience
From hospitality to programming, every detail is designed to create memorable experiences for founders and partners.
Live on stage
NayanaSarma
Playback singer · Garba & Gujarati folk
She has closed Navratri grounds from Ahmedabad to Vadodara for a decade. Hers is the voice that keeps a floor of two thousand turning until the dhol finally stops.
- Traditional Garba
- Sanedo
- Dandiya Raas
- Folk & Bollywood
Book passes
Book your passes.
Pick a startup registration category for your team. Every category covers both the Pre-Launch and the Garba night.
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Category 01
₹2,500
10Garba Night passes
2 Pre-Launch passes
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Category 02
₹5,000
20Garba Night passes
4 Pre-Launch passes
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Category 03
₹10,000
40Garba Night passes
5 Pre-Launch passes
- Standee at Pre-Launch
- Logo on creatives
- Physical / E-passes
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Top tier Category 04
₹50,000
70Garba Night passes
7 Pre-Launch passes
- Standee at Pre-Launch
- Standee at Garba
- Logo on creatives
- Physical / E-passes
Where & when
Save the date.
Saturday
3
October 2026
The Pre-Launch
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- Time
- 9:30 AM – 1:00 PM
- Format
- Invite-only networking
- Hosted with
- Occasia Event
Partner with us
Partnership opportunities.
Put your brand in the room where Ahmedabad’s founders, investors and ecosystem partners meet, and on the floor where they celebrate.
Title Partner
- Exclusive “Presented By” identity
- Category exclusivity
- Main stage branding
- Premium logo visibility
- Founder & investor access
- Opening address opportunity
- Dedicated brand experience zone
- Digital & social media promotion
- PR & media coverage
- VIP guest passes
Community Partner
- Community co-branding
- Networking lounge visibility
- Logo across event collaterals
- Social media collaboration
- Founder & investor introductions
- Community showcase
- Speaking opportunity
- VIP invitations
Experience Partner
- Branded experience zone
- Product display & sampling
- On-ground brand activation
- QR lead generation
- Logo visibility
- Content & reel features
- Host mentions
- Social media promotion
Deliverables by tier
| Category / Deliverables | Title Sponsor | Supported by | Associate Sponsor | Knowledge Partner | Community Partner |
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| Logo on creatives | |||||
| Physical / E-passes | |||||
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| AV | |||||
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| Garba Night passes | 400 | 300 | 200 | 50 | 50 |
| Pre-Launch event passes | 10 | 10 |
Get in touch
Let’s build a partnership together.
Speak with our partnerships team to find the right fit for your brand. We will walk you through the deliverables, availability and next steps.
From invitation to community
The Founders’ Journey
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Invitation
An exclusive invitation to a curated community of founders and investors.
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Registration
Guests register to be part of Founders’ Navratri and the exclusive network.
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Curated Introductions
Thoughtfully matched introductions with the right people.
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Networking Circle
Focused networking spaces designed for meaningful connections.
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Founder Conversations
Real conversations that spark ideas, trust and new possibilities.
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Garba Celebration
Celebrate Navratri together with the community you just built.
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Investor Follow-ups
Continued engagement, follow-ups and deeper conversations.
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Business Collaborations
Partnerships, investments, clients and friendships take shape.
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Community for Life
A long-term community that grows, supports and celebrates together.
- One journey.
Countless possibilities.
Our story
Business is built around people.
People build around community.
Who we are
StartupCircle is a year-round community and events platform for the startup ecosystem, built in Ahmedabad for founders, partners, investors and the enablers around them. Everyone stands equal around the same centre.
Our vision
Keep the community connected between the big nights. Across the year we host meetups, mixers, demo days, workshops and milestone celebrations that turn introductions into collaborations, and collaborations into companies.
- Year-roundA calendar the ecosystem can plan against, not a single date.
- Equal seatsNo head table. Founders, investors and partners meet as peers.
- Rooted in AhmedabadBuilt for this city first, open to the whole region.
- Outcomes, not contactsIntroductions measured by what they turn into.
Questions
Everything you’d ask first.
The short answers about the night, the passes and how to get in. Still unsure? Start with the passes and we will take it from there.
Book passesWhen and where is the Garba night?
Saturday 10 October 2026, from 6:00 PM onwards, at Shantam Farm, Ahmedabad. Use “Get directions” in the Where & when panel to open the venue in Google Maps.
Who is it for?
Founders, investors, partners, builders and ecosystem enablers. It is a curated community: every guest is thoughtfully invited, so conversations start with the right people rather than random introductions.
What are the pass categories?
There are four startup registration categories: ₹2,500 covers 10 Garba Night passes and 2 Pre-Launch passes; ₹5,000 covers 20 and 4; ₹10,000 covers 40 and 5, with a standee at the Pre-Launch and your logo on creatives; and ₹50,000 covers 70 and 7, with standees at both events and your logo on creatives.
What is the Pre-Launch?
A curated, invite-only networking morning before Navratri, where founders, investors and ecosystem partners are grouped deliberately. Every pass category includes Pre-Launch passes as well as Garba Night passes.
How do I book passes?
Choose the category that fits your team in the Book passes panel and tap “Book passes”. It opens the ticket page, where you select your tickets.
What should I wear?
Traditional attire is encouraged: chaniya cholis, kediyus, kurtas and festive colours all belong on a Garba floor.
Who is hosting Startup Circle na Garba?
Startup Circle, in partnership with Occasia Event, as the inaugural season of a year-round community of founders, partners and investors in Ahmedabad.