JAIN Launchpad along with SJCE-STEP hosts KAN Demo Day

BANGALORE, India - Nov. 3, 2025 - PRLog -- JAIN Launchpad, in collaboration with the SJCE-STEP and Government of Karnataka, proudly hosted the Karnataka Acceleration Network (KAN) Cohort 1 Demo Day — a grand culmination of months of mentorship, learning, and startup growth. The KAN Demo Day was successfully held on October 30, 2025, at Hotel Lalit Ashok, Bengaluru, marking a significant milestone in the state's commitment to fostering a vibrant and inclusive startup ecosystem. The event showcased 17 high-potential startups from Bengaluru, Mysuru and Mangaluru regions, that have undergone an intensive six-month acceleration program supported by the Department of Electronics, IT, Biotechnology and S&T, Government of Karnataka through KDEM (Karnataka Digital Economy Mission), implemented by JAIN Launchpad and SJCE-STEP.

Program Impact & Support Metrics
The KAN program has provided comprehensive support to the cohort through:

• Over 300 hours of personalized one-on-one mentoring, ensuring each startup received tailored guidance and strategic feedback
• 6 intensive group mentoring sessions addressing shared challenges and fostering peer learning
• 2-day residential workshop at JAIN Global Campus of JAIN (Deemed-to-be University) off Kanakapura Road, enabling immersive learning and collaboration
• Investment Readiness Module featuring investor sessions and mock pitches to prepare founders for real investor interactions
• 30+ industry connect meetings facilitating market access and strategic partnerships
• 2 international sessions featuring expert speakers from Canada and Austria, bringing global perspectives and best practices

Stakeholder Quotes

Mr. Rahul Sharanappa Sankanur, MD, KITS, Govt of Karnataka:
"The Karnataka Acceleration Network is more than just a acceleration program – it is a carefully designed ecosystem to support the next generation of entrepreneurs who will drive economic growth across our state. With KDEM's backing and the expertise of premier accelerators like JAIN Launchpad and SJCE-STEP, KAN is breaking geographical barriers and ensuring that innovation thrives in every corner of Karnataka."

Mr. Nayaz Ahmed, CEO, JAIN Launchpad:
"The KAN program represents a transformative approach to startup acceleration in Karnataka. What sets this initiative apart is its collaborative model – bringing together Bengaluru's expertise through JAIN Launchpad with emerging innovation hub in Mysuru via SJCE-STEP. Today's Demo Day is a testament to the quality of startups selected and the intensive support provided by our mentor ecosystem. "

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