Venue: Uru Brewpark, Bengaluru

5 pm – 9 pm,  March 7 

MXR.world in partnership with IIM Bangalore’s NSRCEL incubator hosted a panel discussion on environmental sustainability opportunities, challenges, and scale strategies. The packed event included a creative mix of ‘green’ startups, academics, investors, sustainability heads of national and international corporates, incubators, and organisers of festivals on music and literature. Global trends were linked to expansion opportunities for Indian startups.

Venue: Karnataka Digital Economy Mission (KDEM), Bangalore
2 pm – 4:30 pm,  March 7 

Innovators from Australia and India from the respective sports ecosystems gathered to discuss trends, market opportunities, and avenues for collaboration. Topics spanned capacity building for athletes, accessibility solutions, esports education, and coaching analytics software. There were keynotes, startup pitches, roundtable discussion, and breakout sessions customised for each domain space.

Venue: Karnataka Digital Economy Mission (KDEM), Bangalore
4pm-6pm,  February 19th (Hybrid)

Our next MXR event will be held in partnership with the Bangalore K-Community and the Knowledge Management (KM) Global Network. The meetup addresses a wide range of issues, particularly in the context of the recent AI Summit in Paris, KM conferences around the world, the Deep Seek disruption, and other trends. 

The session will include startup pitches, a keynote session, and a panel of domain experts and KM professionals. AI opportunities and knowledge strategies for startups, corporates and investors will be explored.

Click here to view the pitch decks

Venue: Karnataka Digital Economy Mission (KDEM), Bangalore
4pm-6pm,  February 13th

This MXR event features startup presentations followed by a panel discussion on cross-border innovation, market entry, and partnership strategies. Titled 'Going Global – From Dubai to the World,’ the panel will include industry leaders discussing how to scale globally from Dubai. 

The audience features other ecosystem enablers, with curated discussion on how to collaborate and grow business for stakeholders. Speakers include Varun Mohan, Growth Manager - Global Partnerships, Ignyte Dubai.

Venue: HPE, Mahadevpura Main Road, Bangalore
2pm-5pm,  January 24th

MXR.world will be conducting a workshop for intrapreneurs on storytelling and effective pitchdecks at Unfold Consulting’s first community meetup of 2025. Hosted by HPE, the event is focused on sustainability innovation and includes speakers from Societe Generale, Aditya Birla Group, Daimler Truck Innovation Center India, and Samsung R&D Institute India.

Venue: Elev8 Venture Partners, Bengaluru
11am-1pm, January 18th

The Funders Founders MXR 2025 session brought together visionary investors and entrepreneurs for an insightful discussion on the future of startups and investments. From exploring how AI is transforming the venture capital landscape to analyzing the top trends shaping the startup ecosystem in 2025 and beyond, the event offered actionable insights for all attendees.

Key highlights included discussions on what drives funding decisions, the delicate balance of team versus technology, equity versus debt, and invaluable lessons from missed investment opportunities. The speakers shared their unique perspectives, shedding light on how VCs define success for their portfolio companies and how startups can better position themselves for growth and funding.

Venue: Centre for Management Studies, Lal Bagh Main Rd, Bengaluru
11am-1pm, January 14th

As part of CMS Jain University’s two-day activities for National Startup Day, MXR.world conducted a workshop on storytelling and pitchdecks. We covered the core elements of a pitchdeck, typical challenges in startup pitches, the importance of storytelling, the use of tools like the Story Canvas, and other resources on business communications.

Venue: Chancery Pavilion Hotel, Residency Road, Bengaluru
9am-7pm, January 6th - 10th

MXR.world is delighted to kick off the events calendar for 2025 in partnership with the Entrepreneur Ignite Summit! Held as part of the ComsNets international conference, this one-day event features startup journeys, keynotes, and expert fireside chats on AI, Networking, and Tech for Impact. 

Plans will also be shared for a quarterly forum under the COMSNETS EIS umbrella, to promote more collaboration between entrepreneurs, academics, investors, incubators, and government. Come listen to speakers from NSRCEL, Livnsense, Cisco, Adobe, MEITy, Athera Venture Partners, and Ideaspring Capital.

Venue: Starbucks (Vittal Mallya Road), Bengaluru 9am-12pm, December 21st

Five speakers in panels and keynotes shared their insights on enterprise digital transformation, use cases, creating data-centric cultures, and tips for entrepreneurs.

This last MXR of 2024 was held in partnership with Ninestars, who showcased their thought leadership and tech portfolio in intelligent document processing. In addition to tips on how to effectively move enterprise AI from R&D to production, the event featured an engaging quiz on startup trivia and tech trends!

Venue: Virtual, 5pm - 7pm

Held in virtual mode via Zoom, hosted by Prof Molly Chaudhuri, Director, MSNIM. This online session was part of the event series held around the world in partnership with the Knowledge Management Global Network (KMGN).

This special session enabled participation by KMGN members from around the world. It addressed a wide range of issues. What are we today after the hype and hope of GenAI? How are organisations from different sectors designing and assessing knowledge strategies? How are corporates and startups collaborating to explore new frontiers? What broader ethical and legal implications of deep-tech need to be in boardroom discussions?

View the pitch decks of the session here

Venue: Love OORU Market, Koramangala, Bengaluru
3pm-5pm, December 14th

Innovators trying to promote conscious and responsible consumption often face uphill challenges in educating the market, arriving at the right price points, and going beyond the early adopters. 

This wide-ranging panel of practitioners shares actionable tips and insights for companies to successfully connect with target markets, make an impact, and grow their businesses. This event is brought to you during Conscious Souk December 2024, organised by "Our Better Planet" and "MXR.world".

Venue: Karnataka Digital Economy Mission, HSR Layout, Bengaluru
3pm-5pm, December 3rd

Inculcating Quality Culture in Indian Manufacturing with the help of AI in Industry 4.0

As the global manufacturing landscape embraces Industry 4.0, leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) becomes pivotal for fostering a quality-first culture. This focus group discussion with German firm Nexustec explores how AI can transform Indian manufacturing by enhancing quality, efficiency, and competitiveness.

Venue: M Cube Spaces, Bengaluru
3pm-6pm, November 30th

In partnership with leading furniture brand Orange Tree, MXR.world organised a panel discussion, founder spotlight session, and exhibition focused on sustainability. Startups, design academics, incubators, industry leaders, and artists shared experiences and tips on circular economy strategies.

The spectacular venue at M Cube Spaces also made for a creative and inspiring space, with lots of conversation and networking before and after the event!

Venue: Swissnex in India, Consulate General Of Switzerland, Ashok Nagar, Bengaluru
5pm-7pm, November 17th

We had the pleasure of engaging with Swiss startups during their orientation day, featuring a delegation of scientists and seasoned entrepreneurs from sectors like Biotech, Medtech, Robotics, Cleantech, PharmaTech, and Healthcare. These innovators are tackling challenges in Parkinson's disease, gene therapy, lung conditions, industrial decarbonization, and more.

The session featured engaging icebreaker activities like trivia and live polls. A masterclass on storytelling led by Derick Jose focused on crafting compelling narratives and mastering the crucial first 30 seconds. In a hands-on elevator pitch workshop, founders refined their pitches with peer feedback while leveraging our tools to capture key insights and connections.

Venue: C-CAMP, Bellary Rd, Bengaluru
3pm-5pm, October 17th

The MXR Mental Health & Wellness Mixer successfully brought together experts, entrepreneurs, and attendees to address critical topics in mental health and wellness. The event featured a workshop, a keynote & an engaging panel discussion. The discussion covered mental health challenges, debunking misconceptions, understanding biomes, and providing actionable health tips and entrepreneurial advice.

The event concluded with a vibrant networking session, allowing participants to connect with speakers and peers.

Venue: Online
4pm-6pm, October 16th

This special event session is part of the annual Global Knowledge Week of the Knowledge Management Global Network (KMGN). Sign up to meet KM (knowledge management) experts, enterprise tech founders, business leaders, and entrepreneurs in digital transformation!

The meetup addresses a wide range of issues. How are new waves of technology impacting enterprise knowledge flows? What challenges and opportunity does GenAI pose? How can corporates and startups co-innovate together? What are the broader ethical and legal implications of deep-tech?

Venue: Online
September 13th & 25th

MXR.world is the ecosystem partner for VentuRISE, the flagship Global Startup Challenge by Invest Karnataka in collaboration with TiE Global. It supports startups in ESDM, Auto & Clean Mobility, and Aerospace & Defence. As part of the activities, 

MXR.world conducted a session on pitch tips and storytelling for founders on September 25, and moderated a panel on September 13 on ‘Scaling Deeptech Startups: From Innovation to Global Market Entry.’ Panelists included Suryaprakash Konanuru (CTO, Ideaspring Capital), Somshubhro Pal Choudhury (Partner, Bharat Innovation Fund), and Vishnu Rajeev (Investment Principal at Speciale Invest).

Venue: Karnataka Digital Economy Mission, HSR Layout, Bengaluru
4pm-7pm, August 5th

MXR.world hosted Start2’s exciting initiative, ‘Start2 Connect: Road to Japan, South Korea, and Southeast Asia.’

Experts shared insights on how Indian startups could expand their businesses into the dynamic regions of Asia. Resources, tips and examples were shared on the opportunities of cross-border innovation, and the importance of choosing the right partner in the journey.

Venue: Soundarya Central School and Pre-University College, Bengaluru
10am-1pm, July 16th & 24th

On July 16 and July 24, MXR.world conducted two sessions of TiE Bangalore’s TYE (TiE Young Entrepreneurs) workshops at Soundarya Central School and Pre-University College. 

Over 80 students learnt how to reflect on their passions and strengths, identify problems worth solving, and plan their journeys using the Lean Canvas methodology. 

May there be a successful wave of ‘teenpreneurs’ and ‘teenovators’ who can create a better world!

Venue: My Lily Pond gallery, Bengaluru
05pm-07pm, June 22nd

Our new monthly series of art meetups brings together artists, gallerists, curators, consultants, changemakers, educators, photographers, designers, activists, media, art lovers, collectors and buyers. 

Come attend a unique exhibition featuring 50 artworks by 25 artists, participate in a demonstrative workshop, appreciate the nuances of curatorial creativity, learn about the joy of art buying, get insights about GenAI and art, and network with an enthusiastic community of art creators, art lovers and art buyers!

Venue: Dayananda Sagar University, Kanakapura Campus Bengaluru
11am-2pm, June 05th

On the occasion of World Environment Day 2024, our MXR event featured addresses and keynotes on the importance of ensuring sustainable development in the face of climate change, insights on entrepreneurship opportunities, and pitches by students. 

These sessions took place during the inauguration of the Entrepreneurship Cell (eCell) of Dayananda Sagar University. The event also highlighted the importance of Tech4Good with respect to sustainability, and is the first in our new MXR CAMPUS series, where we bring the spirit of entrepreneurship to campuses.

Venue: Karnataka Digital Economy Mission, HSR Layout, Bengaluru
3pm-5pm, May 30th

This meetup focuses on entrepreneurs who are leveraging technology for broader social impact. It brings together founders, investors and enablers in this space, and celebrates the spirit of World Telecommunication and Information Society Day. 

Founders show how they are leveraging digital technology at scale through platforms, marketplaces, content sites, AI, ML, open source, Indian language tools. and more.

Venue: Mannheim Craft Brewery, Garuda Mall, Bengaluru
4pm-7pm, May 3rd

The vibrant atmosphere at Mannheim was electrified by the fusion of coffee expertise and in-depth discussions on the latest investment trends. 

The Funders & Founders Mixer 4th Edition was an exceptional melting pot of connections and knowledge sharing, setting the stage for exciting collaborations and innovations!

Venue: Karnataka Digital Economy Mission, HSR Layout, Bengaluru
4pm-6pm, April 29th

MXR.world hosted the Bengaluru roundtable of the German Accelerator Start2's India market discovery and access programme. With the theme 'Scaling Business in India', the event featured startups, ecosystem enablers, investors, and enterprises. 

Speakers expanded on the '4 Ps' of business success: Product-market fit, Pricing and business model, Partners (channels, investors, enablers), and Policy (regulatory issues, compliance).

Venue: Beginest Harbor 4, Indiranagar, Bengaluru
5pm-7pm, April 3rd

The Funders & Founders Mixer, an event that proved to be a melting pot of invaluable insights and thought-provoking discussions. 

An enlightening experience that underscored the importance of collaboration, innovation, and strategic alignment in the dynamic landscape of entrepreneurship and investment.

Venue: Karnataka Digital Economy Mission, HSR Layout, Bengaluru
10am-12pm, March 5th

Entrepreneurs embarked on a knowledge-rich journey at our recent event, "Building Your Funding Strategy in North America and India AMA." Industry experts provided invaluable insights and advice, guiding entrepreneurs through the intricacies of funding startups in these dynamic regions.

Venue: Java Capital Office, Indiranagar, Bengaluru
2:30pm-4:30pm, February 23rd

Attendees seized ample networking opportunities, connecting with fellow funders, founders, and industry experts. Engaging activities like bingo and a sustainability-focused quiz added a touch of fun and interaction. 

The event concluded with an Ask Me Anything session, allowing participants to seek insights and pose questions to the panelists and their peers. It was a dynamic gathering that combined learning, networking, and interactive engagement.

Venue: Karnataka Digital Economy Mission, HSR Layout, Bengaluru
5pm-7pm, January 30th

January 24 is celebrated around the world as the International Day of Education. As a follow-up event, MXR.world kicks off its first session of 2024 with a focus on education technology! With pitches by 5 edtech startups, this panel will feature investors, experts, government agencies, and ecosystem enablers. They will showcase and debate emerging edtech trends, implications for entrepreneurs and educators, and opportunities for collaboration

Venue: Moss Adams India, 4th floor , WeWork , Cherry Hills, Embassy Golf Links Business Park, Domlur(Challaghatta)
5pm-7pm, December 20th

This roundtable discussed on how AI is transforming enterprise workflow, knowledge and culture. The panel included startups, knowledge management (KM) experts, tech leaders, and investors. They showcased and debated on emerging AI trends, implications for organisational strategy and talent, and opportunities for collaboration. The event was held in partnership with the Bangalore K-Community, a forum of leading KM practtioners.

Venue: Karnataka Digital Economy Mission, HSR Layout, Bengaluru
11am-1pm, December 6th,

This event will feature five founders from the 10+ startups in Cohort III of the CySecK Centre of Excellence in Cybersecurity, Government of Karnataka. Along with a panel of experts and investors, the gathering will address core issues of cybersecurity mapping, responses, solutions, and market opportunities. Startups are driving a broad spectrum of innovation in this space, ranging from automated threat detection and secure contracts to network testing and malware detection.

Venue: BTS Startup Pavilion, Bangalore Palace
11am-1pm, November 30th

At the 26th edition of the three-day flagship Bengaluru Tech Summit, MXR.world will organise a panel discussion with startups and investors across a wide range of sectors. They include proptech, IT hardware, mixed reality, IoT, EV, cleantech, sustainability, fintec, and ecommerce. Investors will share tips for scaling startups, emerging tech trends, and funding outlook for 2024.

Venue: Starbucks (Vittal Mallya Road, near UB City), Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
9:30am-12pm, November 25th

The Funders & Founders Mixer was a vibrant hub of valuable insights and stimulating discussions. Attendees were treated to an enriching experience that brought together diverse perspectives from entrepreneurs and investors alike.

This enlightening event highlighted the critical importance of collaboration, innovation, and strategic alignment in the ever-evolving world of entrepreneurship and investment. 

Venue: Karnataka Digital Economy Mission, HSR Layout, Bengaluru
4pm-6pm, November 9th

This festival season represents hopes for a bumper crop for India’s ecommerce sector! Emerging and converging technologies like GenAI and the metaverse bode well for retailers and D2C brands.

The meetup addressed a wide range of issues. How are new waves of technology impacting the ecommerce sector? How can corporates, incubators, and startups co-innovate together? What new policies and regulations are impacting ecommerce players? What investment opportunities open up across this sector? What are the broader ethical and legal implications of ecommerce?

Venue: T-Hub, Hyderabad
12pm-2pm, November 3rd,

This exciting mixer brought together the brightest minds in AgriTech to explore how technology is revolutionizing agriculture and improving the lives of farmers and communities. Discovered cutting-edge solutions that address pressing agricultural challenges, promote sustainable practices, and empower digital citizens. An opportunity of networking, learning, be inspired by the tech for good movement and shaping the future of agriculture in India and beyond. More info: https://dsummit.defindia.org/

Venue: Karnataka Digital Economy Mission, HSR Layout, Bengaluru
10am-12pm, October 26th,

The sky is not the limit – the year 2023 has been the year of aerospace for India, with everything from drones to satellites pushing new frontiers of technological possibilities! The Chandrayaan-3 landing on the Moon has sparked everyone’s imagination, and new innovators are stepping into this space – literally.

October 4-10 is celebrated as World Space Week, and this month we shine the spotlight on entrepreneurs in this emerging sector. Entrepreneur opportunities in this space include 3D printing, opto-electronics, chip foundries, engine design, astro-navigation systems, thermal materials, drones/UAM, aerospace education, and even sustainable solutions.

Venue: Karnataka Digital Economy Mission, HSR Layout, Bengaluru
5-7 pm, October 18th,

Digital transformation in enterprises means using digital technologies to improve customer experiences, optimize processes, make data-driven decisions, and stay competitive. It involves technologies like AI, IoT, and data analytics to enhance operations and innovation.

The meetup addressed a wide range of issues. How are new waves of technology impacting enterprise knowledge flows? What challenges and opportunity does GenAI pose? How can corporates and startups co-innovate together? What are the broader ethical and legal implications of deep-tech?

Venue: Karnataka Digital Economy Mission, HSR Layout, Bengaluru
5-7 pm, October 16th,

October 16 is celebrated as World Food Day, to commemorate the date of the founding of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO). Governments, businesses, civil society, and concerned citizens around the world get involved in activities focusing on food security, freedom from hunger, agricultural sustainability, and approaches to tackle climate challenges. 

For the Tech4Good V event, we focused on the role of technology in agricultural productivity and innovation. We featured pitches from agri-tech entrepreneurs as well as insights from experts and investors in the space of livelihood solutions, marketplace platforms, smart agriculture, and financial literacy for farmers.

Venue: Karnataka Digital Economy Mission, HSR Layout, Bengaluru
3-5 pm, October 9th,

India’s property and construction markets are experiencing major shifts, riding the waves of economic growth as well as global trade realignment. This meetup addressed a wide range of issues in this space, bringing together innovators across borders. 

What are the opportunities, challenges and trends in proptech? How are startups and investors eyeing this space? How are corporates and tech firms innovating in this domain, and engaging with startups? What is the proptech outlook for India? What new opportunities open up for collaboration with global players?

Venue: UX India 2023 Conference,
The Leela Bhartiya City 12-1 pm, September 29

Sign up for our MXR DESIGN event on Sep 29, 12-1 pm, to meet designers, entrepreneurs, investors, and ecosystem enablers! UX India 2023, now in its 19th edition, is regarded as the biggest UX design conference in India. Conference organiser UMO.Design has partnered with MXR.world to organise a unique session with startup pitches followed by an expert panel. 

This will enhance visibility across design, tech, business, and investor ecosystems, thus empowering design-led entrepreneurs to shine globally. The speakers at the UX India-MXR panel will share their progress in this space, plans for the future, inspiring stories of impact, trends in the design market, AI shifts, and recommendations for ecosystem growth.

Venue: Karnataka Digital Economy Mission, HSR Layout, Bengaluru
5-7 pm, September 27th,

Since 1980, the United Nations World Tourism Organisation has celebrated World Tourism Day on September 27. MXR.world (‘mixers across the world’) is holding a meetup on Wednesday September 27, 5-7 pm for startups in tourism and travel, along with influencers, investors, and ecosystem enablers.

Held at Karnataka Digital Economy Mission (KDEM) in Bengaluru, and spread awareness about opportunities in the tourism economy, sustainable travel, tourist platforms, B2B workflow, B2C analytics, and much more!

Venue: Heritage House, Saraswathipuram, Mysuru, Karnataka 570009
5-7 pm, September 24th,

MXR.world is delighted to kick off its fourth Tech4Good MXR event, following up on the highly successful first three sessions. The event featured pitches from entrepreneurs with social impact, and insights from experts and investors in inclusive cultural education, heritage preservation, literature and arts, local wellness and health.

The curated audience includes ecosystem enablers such as accelerators, media houses, artists, local entrepreneurs, cultural practitioners among others. Taken together, the two-hour meetup yielded productive matchmaking and discussion on trends in this space and scaling strategies for entrepreneurs and stakeholders. 

Venue: Karnataka Digital Economy Mission, HSR Layout, Bengaluru
5-7 pm, August 29th,

National Sports Day in India is celebrated on 29 August, marking the birth anniversary of legendary hockey player Dhyan Chand. MXR.world (‘mixers across the world’) held a meetup for sports-related startups, influencers, and enablers of the sports ecosystem.

The entrepreneurs and experts at the MXR.world meetup shared what they are doing in this space, progress so far, plans for the future, inspiring stories of impact, trends in the sports market in India, and recommendations for ecosystem growth.

Venue: Karnataka Digital Economy Mission, HSR Layout, Bengaluru
5-7 pm, August 25th,

Our third Tech4Good event featured 5 outstanding pitches from entrepreneurs with social impact. The panel of experts and investors shared insights on inclusive health, education opportunities, democratisation of AI, and local language content. There were also a special delegation from the US, exploring opportunities for cross-border collaboration.

Venue: Starbucks (Vittal Mallya Road, near UB City), Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
10am-1pm IST, August 19th

This unique MXR PHOTO panel featured eight outstanding photo-entrepreneurs and artists, on the occasion of World Photography Day. We discussed careers and entrepreneurship opportunities for photographers, trends such as the rise of GenAI, and social impact of photography.

Venue: Karnataka Digital Economy Mission, Bangalore
5-7 pm IST, August 16th

This highly-interactive and engaging meetup will address a wide range of issues, including: What are the opportunities, challenges and impacts of enterprise tech? How are startups and investors eyeing this AI/ML space? How are corporates and tech firms innovating in this space, and engaging with startups? What is the AI ecosystem opportunity for India? What are the broader legal and ethical implications of deep-tech? 

Venue: Karnataka Digital Economy Mission, Bangalore
3-5 pm IST, August 3rd

Climate change and urban pollution are creating havoc across the world, calling for a range of urgent measures. Circular economy solutions are one such approach for environmental sustainability, while also generating business value. This unique event features pitches by 5 women entrepreneurs followed by a panel of 5 investors/experts, and keynotes. The audience includes tech firms, marketing experts, talent recruiters, banks, lawyers, and aspiring entrepreneurs.