Huddle Global 2026

India's largest beachside startup festival returns to Kovalam for its eighth edition, hosted at The Leela Raviz on the same stretch of coast that served over 3,000 meals on the opening day of 2025's edition alone. Organized by the Kerala Startup Mission (KSUM), the three-day gathering brings together founders, investors, mentors, policymakers and corporates across tracks spanning artificial intelligence, deep tech, aerospace, health and agriculture, with startup pitch competitions, investor meet-ups, panel discussions and product launches. Past editions have drawn thousands of visitors, exhibitors and speakers, alongside initiatives like KSUM's AVGC-XR accelerator for animation/gaming startups and EV-ecosystem incubation programmes. Source: https://www.huddleglobal.co.in/