The AI Forge India Launch Event will serve as a launchpad for AI Forge India – subsidiary of AI Forge London, a global AI incubator that has empowered next-generation founders across continents. AI Forge India will introduce to the Indian AI startup ecosystem, a globally proven model of venture incubation that helps founders transform high-potential AI concepts into scalable, investor-ready businesses. Through mentorship, access to capital, and a network of global experts, AI Forge India aims to accelerate India’s most promising AI ventures and connect them to international markets and funding opportunities.
The event will serve as a dynamic platform for AI startup founders, investors, industry experts, and ecosystem enablers to connect, collaborate, and accelerate the AI innovation journey.
As AI technologies rapidly reshape industries and create new business paradigms, this summit focuses on empowering startups with actionable insights, access to capital, mentorship, and market opportunities. Attendees will engage in thought-provoking keynotes, founder-led sessions, investor panels, and hands-on workshops that cover everything from AI product development and go-to-market strategies to funding and scaling challenges.
This event aims to spotlight pioneering work AI Forge has been doing in London in building the AI startup ecosystem, fostering strategic partnerships, and inspiring the next generation of AI entrepreneurs to build impactful, globally competitive solutions. With the launch of the India chapter, AI Forge is expected to drive India’s leadership in the global AI revolution.
Join us at this event to step into the future of entrepreneurship and investment as Eqclique and AI Forge India redefine how innovation meets capital, building a stronger, smarter, and more connected AI ecosystem for the world.
Who Should Attend
- AI Startup Founders and Co-Founders looking to scale their ventures
- Venture Capitalists and Angel Investors specializing in AI and deep tech
- Corporate Innovation Heads seeking AI partnerships and investments
- Technology Experts and AI Researchers exploring the latest trends and collaborations
- Entrepreneurs and Early-Stage Startups in the AI ecosystem
- Accelerators, Incubators, and Startup Enablers supporting AI innovation
- Industry Consultants and Advisors focusing on AI strategy and implementation
- Policy Makers and Regulators interested in AI’s economic impact
- Technology Service Providers offering AI platforms, tools, and solutions
Registration
Welcome Remarks
Confirmed:
Aditya Gadge Founder Priwexus | Equalifi | Eqclique
What Investors Look for in AI Startups
Insights from leading AI investors on funding strategies, evaluation criteria, and emerging sectors.
Confirmed:
Natasha Malpani, Founder, Boundless Ventures
Shashank Randev, Founder & General Partner, 247VC
Uday Sodhi, Co-Founder & Partner,
Founder's Room Capital
Mohit Gulati, Chief Investment Officer & Managing Partner, ITI Growth Opportunities Fund
Balaji Ramanujam, Co-founder & CEO, Tinker Village
Jayesh Sidhwani, Founder & CTO, HiFy
Break
Launch- AI Forge India
Learn about AI Forge’s track record in London and its plans for India
Confirmed:
Craig Massey Global CEO & Co-Founder AI Forge
Founder Stories: Journey from Idea to Scale
In-depth conversations with successful AI startup founders from previous cohorts of AI Forge London
Confirmed:
Nikhil Mishra, Co-founder, Magpie
Kishan Sanka Umesh, Director of Operations, Autman Robotics
Anshul Chaudhary, CTO, Genassis
Abhijit Sengupta, CEO & Co-founder, BrandLaunchX
Attul Seth, Founder, AI Curator
Lunch & End of Day

Aditya Gadge
Founder
Priwexus | Equalifi | Eqclique

Abhijit Sengupta
CEO & Co-founder
BrandLaunchX

Attul Seth
Founder
AI Curator

Anshul Chaudhary
CTO
Genassis

Craig Massey
Global CEO & Co-Founder
AI Forge

Mohit Gulati
Chief Investment Officer & Managing Partner
ITI Growth Opportunities Fund

Jayesh Sidhwani
Founder & CTO
HiFy

Kishan Sanka Umesh
Director of Operations
Autman Robotics

Natasha Malpani
Founder
Boundless Ventures

Nikhil Mishra
Co-founder
Magpie

Balaji Ramanujam
Co-founder & CEO
Tinker Village

Shashank Randev
Founder & General Partner
247VC

Uday Sodhi
Co-Founder & Partner
Founder's Room Capital




