📌About the Event

VENTUREX – Ideathon 3.0 is the startup-focused third track of the Ideathon 3.0 – Innovation & Startup Carnival, organised by the Nims Sushma Innovation & Incubation Centre (NSIIC), NIMS University Rajasthan, Jaipur. Unlike the other Ideathon tracks aimed at early-stage ideas or healthcare innovation, VENTUREX is designed for existing startups and ventures looking for investment, growth, industry exposure, partnerships, and mentorship. Participants get an opportunity to showcase their startup before investors, mentors and industry experts and explore ways to take their venture from innovation to real-world impact.

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ℹ️ Event Details

• Parent Event: Ideathon 3.0 – Innovation & Startup Carnival
• Theme: “From Innovation to Impact”
• Organiser: Nims Sushma Innovation & Incubation Centre (NSIIC), NIMS University Rajasthan
• Venue: NSIIC, NIMS University Rajasthan, Jaipur
• Mode of Conduct: Offline / in-person
• VENTUREX is the third platform/day of the three-day Ideathon 3.0 carnival.
• The three tracks of Ideathon 3.0 are:- IGNITE: Early-stage ideas and problem identification.
• MEDDSPARK: Healthcare and MedTech innovation.
• VENTUREX: Existing startups seeking growth, partnerships and investment.

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📅 Important Dates

• Registration deadline: 15 October 2026
• Updated Ideathon 3.0 dates: 22–24 October 2026
• VENTUREX: 24 October 2026 — Day 3
• Venue: NSIIC, NIMS University Rajasthan, Jaipur

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🎯 Eligibility & Rules

• Eligibilty:
• VENTUREX is intended primarily for existing startups and ventures.
• Participants should ideally:- Already have an existing startup or venture.
• Be looking for investment or funding opportunities.
• Want to showcase their startup to investors and industry experts.
• Be seeking growth, visibility or strategic partnerships.
• Want to connect with mentors, investors and the broader startup ecosystem. StartupMelas.in
• Unlike IGNITE, which is suitable for participants at the idea stage, VENTUREX specifically lists an existing startup as a requirement.

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🏆 Benefits for the Participants

• The organiser has announced “3 Events, 3 Mega Cash Prizes” for Ideathon 3.0, covering IGNITE, MEDDSPARK and VENTUREX. LinkedIn
• The exact cash-prize amount allocated specifically to VENTUREX has not yet been publicly disclosed in the latest organiser announcement.
• VENTUREX participants can also benefit from:- Investor pitching opportunities.
• Networking with investors, mentors and industry experts.
• Startup growth and investment insights.
• Guidance on building, funding and scaling a venture.
• Opportunities to explore partnerships and collaborations.
• Increased visibility within the startup and incubation ecosystem