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GCV Connect: India
Agenda
Thursday, September 4
14:00
Guests arrive
14:30
Welcome remarks from GCV
14:35
Welcome remarks from TDK Ventures
14:45
Opening keynote: From apps to atoms – the new frontier of Indian innovation
India’s venture ecosystem’s transformation from consumer to deeptech
Discover emerging opportunities in AI, energy, semiconductors and mobility
India’s engineering talent and digital foundations
What this shift means for investors eyeing long-term opportunities in India
15:15
Fireside chat: Patient capital – how CVCs are outlasting the boom-and-bust cycle
The strategic edge: Why corporate VCs are uniquely positioned in today’s market
From funding to partnerships: Aligning incentives and vision between startups and corporates
Resilience in the downturn: Are CVCs better equipped to weather volatility?
Scaling smart: Case studies of successful CVC-backed startups in India
16:00 Networking break
16:30
Panel: Industrial-grade innovation – when open innovation meets deeptech
Bengaluru is a global hub for energy, mobility, AI and hardware innovation
New directions: Investing in physical tech, infrastructure and industrial AI
Navigating India’s market: What global CVCs must understand beyond funding
Building local capacity: Why long-term presence and cultural fluency matter
17:15
Closing keynote: Purpose at scale – climate, impact and the next billion
India's climate and social challenges are sparking global-scale solutions
Partnering with local CVCs, VCs and startups for ecosystem access
Can impact and profitability coexist in India’s evolving VC ecosystem?
Why now – corporates must lead with both capital and conscience
17:45
Closing remarks from GCV
17:50
Closing remarks from TDK Ventures
18:00 Networking reception