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Open Innovation

Enables open innovation in India by helping global enterprises collaborate with startups, build strategic partnerships and deploy enterprise ready solutions that drive measurable business outcomes

Trusted by corporates, investors, startups and governments.

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What do We Do?

Open Innovation often know where to innovate but struggle with execution. Access alone is not enough. What matters is the right partner at the right time. We enable global enterprises to build startup partnerships by connecting them with relevant deeptech startups validating through programs and driving measurable outcomes.

Our Expertise

Corporate Innovation Solutions That Deliver

Our Ecosystem

Access curated 3L+ startups/MSMEs in India, enabling global enterprises to tap into high potential technologies and innovation talent.

Smart Discovery

Identify startups aligned with your business needs through structured sourcing and evaluation across India’s deeptech ecosystem.

Customized Programs

Design and execute open innovation programs that connect global enterprises with Indian startups around real use cases.

Corporate Startup Partnerships

Build and scale startup corporate partnerships in India, moving from pilots to long term collaboration and deployment.

The Ecosystem we’ve Built

Bringing together key stakeholders across startups, investors, mentors, universities, incubators, government, and research into one connected ecosystem
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Startups/MSMEs

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DeepTech Startups

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Corporate Partners

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Pilots & Innovation Engagements

Corporates Love US

Trusted by our clients and partners across the ecosystem

Atul Sharma

Co Founder, Presage Insights

“Velocity gave us the structure and visibility we needed – SanchiConnect’s network introduced us directly to enterprise buyers and investors who believed in our industrial AI story.”

Girish Shivani

Executive Director & Fund Manager, YourNest VC

“Managing nearly 1,300 applications with a complex evaluation model involving multiple juries and rounds wad seamless with SanchiConnect.

“Their ability to handle diverse evaluation parameters and deliver real-time communication with custon feedback through their software, significantly streamlining our process. The team’s exceptional support ensured efficiency and presicion at every step.”

Lalit San

Yamaha (YMSLI)

“SanchiConnect brought strong structure and execution rigor to our corporate innovation efforts. Their ability to translate open-ended problem statements into“

“well-defined use cases, identify high-quality deep-tech startups, and drive focused technical evaluations made the engagement highly effective. What stood out was their practical understanding of enterprise constraints and deployment realities-ensuring that startup engagements were not exploratory conversations, but PoC-ready and outcome-driven. The team demonstrated deep ecosystem access, disciplined process management, and a clear bias toward execution, making them a valuable partner for corporates looking to move from innovation intent to real-world validation”

Dewansh Poddar

Co-Founder, EV Recharge

“Participating in the Startup Pavilion opened doors we didn’t expect – meaningful conversations, real investor interest, and connections with the right people in the industry.“

“Beyond the event, the SanchiConnect team consistently showed up with initiatives that made a real difference – pitch feedback sessions, mentor connects, and more. A team that genuinely invests in the startups they back.”

Dr. Harsh Sethi

CEO & Founder,TriNANO Technologies Pvt. Ltd.

“A truly wonderful experience interacting with fellow entrepreneurs, angel and VC investors and industry exhibitors. The team created a platform where real connections and real”

“opportunities come to life. A proud moment for us — we signed an MOU marking a breakthrough in our space. Thank you for the opportunity to showcase our technology on such a big stage.”

Antariksh Parichha

CEO, Serendipity Space

“SanchiConnect is super helpful for startups beginning their journey especially because of the visibility it provides to even the topmost VC firms and investors.

“Speaking from experience! To all startup owners, make the most out of the platform to get connected with investors, mentors, corporates and so much more!”

Rahul Pareek

CEO & Co Founder, Midoffice Data Solutions

“SanchiConnect understood what we are building at Midoffice Data – a real-time, an automated data and workflow layer for finance – and connected us with investors”

“whose thesis aligned with that vision. The alignment made a meaningful difference in our fundraise!”

Raghu V

Founder & Chief Business Officier, Anscer Robotics (Robotics & Warehouse Automation)

“SanchiConnect gave us the roadmap – from refining our financial model to prepping our”

“investor narrative – and unlocked conversations with the right strategic investors. Their support was pivotal.”

PROVEN OUTCOMES ACROSS THE

DEEPTECH ECOSYSTEM

Delivering measurable outcomes as trusted deeptech ecosystem partner
  • 10 Months

Presage Insights joined the Velocity Accelerator Program as an early-stage startup building an AI-driven predictive maintenance engine aimed at manufacturing and heavy-industrial clients. Through SanchiConnect’s accelerator framework – including technical mentorship, enterprise customer introductions, and investor access – they sharpened their value proposition, closed key pilot deals, and secured ₹5.6 Cr in Seed funding.

TRANSFORMATION METRICS

BEFORE

AFTER

FUNDING

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INR 5.6Cr (Seed Round)

TEAM SIZE

8

30

CLIENTS

INR 50Lakhs

INR 1.8Cr

  • 10 Months

Presage Insights joined the Velocity Accelerator Program as an early-stage startup building an AI-driven predictive maintenance engine aimed at manufacturing and heavy-industrial clients. Through SanchiConnect’s accelerator framework – including technical mentorship, enterprise customer introductions, and investor access – they sharpened their value proposition, closed key pilot deals, and secured ₹5.6 Cr in Seed funding.

TRANSFORMATION METRICS

BEFORE

AFTER

FUNDING

–

INR 5.6Cr (Seed Round)

TEAM SIZE

8

30

CLIENTS

INR 50Lakhs

INR 1.8Cr

  • 10 Months

Presage Insights joined the Velocity Accelerator Program as an early-stage startup building an AI-driven predictive maintenance engine aimed at manufacturing and heavy-industrial clients. Through SanchiConnect’s accelerator framework – including technical mentorship, enterprise customer introductions, and investor access – they sharpened their value proposition, closed key pilot deals, and secured ₹5.6 Cr in Seed funding.

TRANSFORMATION METRICS

BEFORE

AFTER

FUNDING

–

INR 5.6Cr (Seed Round)

TEAM SIZE

8

30

CLIENTS

INR 50Lakhs

INR 1.8Cr

WHY PARTNER WITH US?

SanchiConnect helps you to connect with Indian startups, validate emerging technologies, and build scalable innovation pipelines.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What does SanchiConnect do for open Innovations?

SanchiConnect works as a partner to enterprises, enabling access to deeptech startups in India and supporting structured engagement through discovery, pilots, and long term collaboration.

We provide curated access to our ecosystem and help enterprises identify, engage, and work with startups aligned with their business needs.gy sector and exist for the purpose of solving bigger goals. At idea level deep tech involves scientific discovery or engineering innovation while general tech or any other tech includes business innovation.

Working with a partner ensures faster access, better alignment, and structured execution, reducing the risk associated with startup collaboration.

We work across AI, robotics, aerospace, defense, cybersecurity, and industrial technologies.

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FINALE

Selected startups are announced for grant disbursement under Catalyst For Impact.

These top ventures move ahead to receive support for scaling their impact.

VIRTUAL PITCH

Present your solution to a panel of domain experts in a live virtual session.

REGISTRATION

All submissions shall be evaluated by an esteemed & independent jury

All registered participants get access to exclusive content curated for startups

Last date for submission – 13 April 2025

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Know what fits best for your business needs!!


FINALE

Finalists to make in-person pitch to top VCs, investors for a funding opportunity and will be featured in Leap to Unicorn Finale aired on CNBC TV18

All Finalists get featured on CNBCTV18’s Young Turks show and get coverage on Forbes India

SHORTLISTING

Shortlisted participants create a video pitch basis insights from the boot camp for further evaluation

Top 20 startups take their pitches further for jury evaluation

BOOTCAMP

Top 400 participants participate in extensive 15-day virtual knowledge sharing sessions on creating impactful pitch-decks

Insights from industry experts, unicorn founders, and investors

REGISTRATION

All submissions shall be evaluated by an esteemed & independent jury

All registered participants get access to exclusive content curated for startups

Last date for submission – 24th March 2025

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