MENTOR

CONCLAVE

20 25

Precursor to

HUDDLE GLOBAL

25 OCT 2025

@Technopark, Trivandrum

The Mentor Conclave 2025, organized by Kerala Startup Mission, is a one-of-its-kind gathering that celebrates the vital role of mentorship in building resilient and successful startups. The conclave serves as an exclusive precursor to Huddle Global 2025, one of India’s largest startup ecosystem festivals.

Startups thrive not only on innovation and funding but also on the guidance and wisdom of mentors who help founders navigate challenges, stay resilient during setbacks, and scale effectively. Mentor Conclave 2025 shines a spotlight on these unsung champions, creating a platform where mentors and founders come together to share, learn, and grow.

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For KSUM-empanelled mentors only

What’s Happening at Mentor Conclave 2025

The event promises a rich mix of learning, networking, and recognition:

Masterclasses for mentors and founders by eminent leaders in the industry
Panel Discussions to bring together diverse perspectives on how mentorship shapes strong founders in the ecosystem
Demo Day: A showcase of 5 selected women founders from the WE Grow Incubation Cohort, presenting their startups to an audience of mentors and ecosystem enablers.
Crash Bootcamp for founders, addressing a high demand topic identified through KSUM’s mentorship programmes.
Recognition Ceremony: Honoring outstanding mentors from the KSUM ecosystem with badges of recognition for their invaluable contributions.
Awards, Announcements and Launching of initiatives

Who Will Be There

Mentor Conclave 2025 is a carefully curated event that brings together:

Startup Mentors from diverse domains including technology, marketing, business development, investment, product, and more.
Selected Founders who are part of KSUM’s mentorship initiatives and incubation programmes.
Ecosystem Partners including industry experts, investors, and collaborators who are deeply invested in nurturing startups.

Why Mentor Conclave Matters

Entrepreneurship is as much about resilience as it is about innovation. Founders often face emotional stress, market uncertainties, and leadership challenges, and mentors play a critical role in guiding them through these struggles. Mentor Conclave 2025 provides a space to:

Celebrate the impact of mentorship in entrepreneurship.
Facilitate knowledge sharing between mentors and founders.
Provide visibility and recognition to mentors who are shaping Kerala’s startup landscape.
Set the stage for deeper collaborations that will continue during Huddle Global 2025.
To improve Kerala’s Startup ecosystem through Mentor Engagement and best practices.

OUR SPEAKERS

Agenda

WE Grow Demo Day: Mentorship in Action

The Mentor Conclave 2025 proudly showcases the top 7 women-led startups from the WE Grow Incubation Programme. These founders have not only achieved remarkable growth but also leveraged mentorship to shape their journey. Explore their stories, the mentors who guided them, and the impact of structured mentorship in building Kerala’s vibrant startup ecosystem.