DraperU India hosts Summer Carnival 2026 in Hyderabad

DraperU India organised its Summer Carnival 2026 in Hyderabad, bringing together entrepreneurs, students, investors, and ecosystem leaders for a day of networking and innovation.

Hyderabad: DraperU India (formerly Draper Startup House Hyderabad) successfully hosted the DraperU India Summer Carnival 2026 at its Hyderabad campus, bringing together founders, startups, creators, students, investors, and ecosystem leaders for a day of entrepreneurship, networking, and community engagement.

The event featured startup showcases, networking opportunities, interactive activities, community experiences, and a highly anticipated Pitch Competition, where selected founders presented their startups before a panel of judges and ecosystem leaders.

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The Pitch Competition received applications from across the startup ecosystem, with 12 startups shortlisted to pitch live. The competition aimed to identify promising founders, provide visibility for innovative ideas, and create opportunities for startups to access mentorship, funding pathways, and ecosystem support.

Winners of the DraperU India Summer Carnival Pitch Competition: Krishna Nagpal – Latitude 54, Hamza – Shore Autonomy. As winners, both founders earned a place in the Draper Founder Program (DFP), DraperU India’s flagship founder development program designed to support ambitious entrepreneurs through mentorship, community, and startup growth opportunities.