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Startups building in Bhubaneswar
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Priyabrata Patnaik (Founder/CMD)
GovTech enterprise delivering digital public infrastructure, AI, analytics, GIS and e-governance platforms for governments and enterprises.
Satyabrata Satapathy, Gaurav Achha, Rahul Kumar, Umang Kumar Rathi, Abinash Sahoo, Sultan Alam
Manufacturer of heavy-payload unmanned aerial vehicles for logistics, defence and high-altitude operations.
Health/tech venture; listed among Odisha-state startups at Startup Mahakumbh 2025 exhibitor directory. Exact product scope unverified. Odisha-based (Bhubaneswar region); confirm exact HQ.
Abhishek Dwivedy, Abhilash Dwivedy
Technology-enabled, farmer-centric platform transforming shrimp aquaculture by connecting smallholder farmers to organised domestic and export markets with productivity, traceability and market access. Opera...
Pranab Ranjan Choudhury, Bhabani Sankar Swamy
Eco-social enterprise connecting small farmers and NTFP collectors to urban consumers with millets, indigenous rice, arrowroot, pigeon pea and medicinal plant products (myrobalans etc.). Headquartered in Bhu...
Deepak Kumar Sahoo
IoT and reliability-engineering solutions to improve manufacturing productivity and asset reliability. Headquartered in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
Cloud kitchen offering regional Odia cuisine via delivery apps. Headquartered in Bhubaneswar, Odisha (per local listing; verify).
Sibasish Mishra, Swosti Mishra, Deepak Dash, Sonny Mohanty
B2B SaaS for hotels — booking engine, channel manager and property management to cut OTA commissions and boost direct bookings.
Rakesh Das
Online delivery service for flowers, cakes and chocolates. Headquartered in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
Raunak Singh, Sarvesh Pathak
Online food ordering and delivery portal focused on Tier-2/Tier-3 cities in eastern and northern India. Headquartered in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
Debansh Das Sharma
Online boutique / e-commerce platform selling traditional and hand-crafted ethnic women's clothing. Headquartered in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
Animation studio producing 2D/3D animation and visual content. Headquartered in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
Priyadarshi Mohapatra, Shobhan Mahapatra, Sanjay Swain
Hybrid rural healthcare model combining a digital platform with physical eClinics staffed by health workers (Swasthya Mitras), offering teleconsultation, diagnostics, medicine delivery and concierge hospital...
Amiya Samantaray, Asish Sahoo, Nataraj Sahoo, Amrit Biswal
Industrial IoT + AI platform that turns OEM machines into connected, SaaS-monetizable products (asset monitoring, predictive maintenance).
Swoyan Satyendu
EdTech platform building an online school to remove barriers of location, income and teacher quality.
Hrudananda Senapati (associated; founder not fully confirmed)
Self-drive car rental service offering hourly, daily and monthly rentals with unlimited kilometres and 24x7 roadside assistance across a multi-brand fleet. Headquartered in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
Provides live classes, test preparation and local-language educational content. Headquartered in Bhubaneswar, Odisha (per local listing; verify).
Prasantha Kumar Sahoo
E-commerce platform for gifts and customizable/personalized products. Headquartered in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
Tapan Sahoo
Retailer of women's ethnic apparel. Headquartered in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
Amit Kumar, Bhanu Ranjan, Chandra Shekhar Satti, Pritish Patnaik, Shikha Gautam
Online food ordering portal focused on Tier-2 cities. Headquartered in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
Satyajeet Patnayak, Sinchan Kr Mishra, Dharam Chand Patnaik
Loyalty, rewards and hyperlocal discovery platform helping small and mid-sized retailers drive footfall and repeat purchases via AI-powered behavior analysis, personalized cashback and hyperlocal deals. Head...
Rajan Lal Srivastav
Gold valuation and sales platform with a KYC-based process. Headquartered in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
Ananda Mishra
Hyper-local delivery marketplace facilitating B2B and B2C delivery and onboarding small and medium businesses. Headquartered in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
Studio offering app development and Android game development services. Headquartered in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
Bodhisattwa Sanghapriya, Om Prakash, Ashish Kumar Jena, Sambit Prasad Parida, Shuvam Dash
Indigenous drone systems for surveying, mapping, inspection and defence surveillance; built India's first 5G drone and a drone simulator. Bhubaneswar (Niladri Vihar) — R&D HQ; expanding ops to Gujarat.
Gyan Ranjan Das
Products and services for the mineral/mining industry. Headquartered in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
Debasis (Debiprasad) Sahoo; co-founders include Amit Tyagi, Debi Prasad Sarangi, Debashis Mohapatra, Umakant Sahoo (per Tracxn)
Cloud-native banking/BaaS infrastructure platform enabling agency banking, card issuance, remittance and neo-banking for financial enterprises. Headquartered in Bhubaneswar (remains R&D/ops base after Niyogi...
E-commerce platform promoting regional artisans and Odisha handicrafts online. Headquartered in Bhubaneswar, Odisha (per local listing; verify).
Dr. Sarthak Patnaik, Tushar Patnaik, Kamini Parmar, Harish Kumar
Telemedicine platform connecting doctors and patients. Headquartered in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
Pradeep Rout, Suraj Kumar, Gaurav Anand
Cold-chain solutions provider for pharma/biologics, post-harvest fruit & vegetable shelf-life preservation and retail; manufactures refrigerated vehicles. Headquartered in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
Dr. Lalit Manik, Shashank Singhal, Ajit Choudhary, Siba Prasad Panda
Medical aggregator combining specialist teleconsultation, diagnostics and drugs in one platform. Headquartered in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
Dr. Lalit Ranjan Manik, Ajit Choudhury, Dr. Timiresh Das (also cited: Shashank Singhal, Siba Prasad Panda)
Connected-care / remote patient monitoring platform providing interoperability across IoMT medical devices. Born in Bhubaneswar; some databases (Inc42/Tracxn) list HQ as Bengaluru — flag: HQ may have moved t...
Srikumar Misra, Rashima Misra, Lt Col Ashit Mahapatra
Ethical dairy company producing milk and value-added dairy under the Milky Moo brand; launched D2C dairy subscription app DailyMoo in 2021. Operations began 2012 with a factory in Gop, Odisha. Headquartered ...
Debi Prasad Deo
Retailer of natural, gourmet and hand-crafted food and wellness products. Headquartered in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
Nishita Baliarsingh, Nikita Baliarsingh
Deep-science cleantech startup developing lithium-free, biodegradable battery cells made from proteins derived from crop residue/farm waste; claims 8-10x faster charging, 20-30% longer life and 30-40% lower ...
Om Swarup Bindhani
Co-working spaces and managed office solutions provider. Headquartered in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
Dinesh Kumar Das
Travel booking and bus ticketing service for Odisha routes. Headquartered in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
Develops charging infrastructure for electric vehicles. Headquartered in Bhubaneswar, Odisha (per local listing; verify).
Curated online store for ethnic and traditional products of India, including Odisha handicrafts and regional specialties. Headquartered in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
Sakyasingha Mahapatra
Robotics startup designing and selling robots, robotics DIY kits, robotics toys and online robotics education.
Plaban Mohapatra, Basant Mohapatra, Debashish Dash
Services platform for senior citizens covering groceries, medicines, home maintenance and daily-need assistance. Headquartered in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
Soumendra Jena
One-stop online store for superbikes, motorcycle accessories and gear with 27,000+ products from major brands. Headquartered in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
Abhishek Mohanty
Online retail store for handmade art and craft products. Headquartered in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
Ashutosh Kumar Shandilya
EdTech professional training / upskilling platform delivering courses and career training programs. Headquartered in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
Rakesh Parida
Global online marketplace for Indian handlooms and handicrafts, connecting weavers/artisans to buyers. Headquartered in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
Divya Mallick, Trilochan Parida
AI-driven, no-code e-commerce platform / website builder helping artisans and small businesses create their own online stores with SEO, marketplace management and customer support. Headquartered in Bhubanesw...
Priyam Mohanty
Aerospace design and unmanned aircraft (drone) solutions. Headquartered in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
Premium D2C brand promoting Odisha handloom sarees and handicrafts to a worldwide audience. Odisha-based (Bhubaneswar region); confirm exact HQ.
Vishal Chandra Khan, Abhishek Kumar, Aditya Gupta
Pipeline repair solutions using polymer composite technology. Headquartered in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
EV brand with its own electric scooter assembling and production line, plus showroom operations. Headquartered in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
Biswadeep Kumar Nayak, Nitish Kumar Nayak
Digital insurance technology and services company offering customized general insurance solutions. Headquartered in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
Deepak Kumar Sahoo
IoT-based reliability engineering and predictive maintenance (product 'APARNA') to improve manufacturing plant productivity.
Jay Prakash Didwania, Harsh Vardhan Didwania
Manufacturer of IoT-enabled electric scooters with swappable Li-ion batteries, geotagging and keyless entry.
Harshwardhan Kumar, Nitin Kumar, Satish Kumar, Dhiraj Choudhary, Josef Suess
Web solutions and services firm across cloud computing, AI, mobile apps, desktop apps and IoT.
Swastika Paul, Abhishek Dutta
Biotech startup developing exosome products (Exosure, Leucosure, PlantExosure) to reduce toxicity/side-effects of anti-cancer drugs.
Partha Pratim Das Mahapatra, Chaitali Roy, Sudip Roy Chowdhury
Medtech startup that developed AJO/EzeCheck, a non-invasive, IoT-enabled portable diagnostic device that scans the eye to test hemoglobin (anemia), bilirubin (jaundice) and blood oxygen saturation. Headquart...
Partha Pratim Das Mahapatra, Chaitali Roy, Sudip Roy Chowdhury
Non-invasive, IoT-enabled diagnostic device (EzeCheck/AJO) screening anaemia, glucose, jaundice, oxygen saturation without drawing blood.
Biswajit Muduli
Online platform to book trucks and vehicles for shifting, moving and freight; commission-based transport aggregator model. Headquartered in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
IIT Bhubaneswar-incubated deeptech developing indigenous semiconductor sensors, gas detection systems, rapid diagnostics and 3D prototyping.
Sumona Karjee Mishra, Aseem Mishra
Biotech company building nanosensor + IoT + AI point-of-care diagnostic tools for chronic conditions such as preeclampsia and chronic kidney disease; flagship product Proflo-U for kidney health assessment. H...
Chandan Sahoo (Founder/CEO), Pabitra Kumar Sahoo (Co-founder/CTO)
Application security testing, penetration testing, QA and automation for finance, healthcare, govt, AI/ML, IoT and blockchain clients.
Raghab Prasad Panda
Affordable fertility clinic and research institute providing IUI/IVF, semen/egg banking and freezing, integrating AI, ML and IoT; aims to make fertility care accessible in Tier II/III cities. Headquartered i...
Sanmaya Kumar Dhal (co-founder/CEO/CTO); Bibhu Datta (co-founder)
Cloud-based GST-ready accounting and profitability software for small businesses and startups.
Electric-scooter brand with an assembling and production line and EV showroom in Bhubaneswar.
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Who funds founders in Bhubaneswar
The funding ladder here, from a first angel cheque up to later-stage funds. Jump to a rung, or browse the list.
Operator angels 3
Often a founder's first cheque, from operators who've built here.
Sector-agnostic; local Odisha startups. Seed / early-stage. President of TiE Bhubaneswar; co-founder/champion of Bhubaneswar Angels fund; Principal Partner at SRB & Associates (CA firm). Specific personal angel deals not publicly disclosed
Sector-agnostic; local Odisha startups. Seed / early-stage. Vice President of TiE Bhubaneswar and contributor to Bhubaneswar Angels; founder of 'The Crown'. Frequently quoted local angel voice in Odisha ecosystem coverage. Specific deals...
Astrotech / spiritualtech / SaaS. Seed / angel. Led the angel round of AstroNext (Astronext Technologies Pvt Ltd), a Bhubaneswar-HQ'd astrotech startup (announced early 2026)
Angel networks 6
Syndicates that pool angel money into early rounds.
Sector-agnostic; explicit emphasis on industry and agriculture; local Odisha ventures. Seed / early-stage (idea to early SME). unknown (no specific portfolio companies publicly documented; fund set up to seed Odisha entrepreneurs). INR 1...
Sector-agnostic; local founders. Seed / early-stage. Operates the Bhubaneswar Angels fund (28 charter members contributed ~INR 10 Cr); specific portfolio companies not publicly disclosed. INR 10-50 lakh via Bhubaneswar Angels
Sector-agnostic. Seed / early-stage. Active in Odisha via IAN Alpha Fund; anchors angel-network recognition under Startup Odisha. Typically INR 25 lakh - few Cr (network round dependent)
N/A (network; members act as individual angels). ~36+ member entrepreneurs; a source pool of local HNI angels rather than a fund itself
Sector-agnostic; local family businesses, corporates, HNIs. Seed / early-stage (investor readiness). Program to convert Odisha family-business owners/HNIs into active angels and build a local angel cluster; not a fund with its own portfo...
Dairy / food / agri. Seed / early-stage. ~22 angels seeded Milk Mantra (Bhubaneswar-HQ'd dairy) alongside Aavishkaar before its growth rounds; individual names not fully public. unknown (small angel cheques)
Venture capital firms 14
Multi-stage firms that lead Series A and beyond.
Deeptech, biotech, healthcare, IT, agritech (broad). Idea / pre-seed / seed; also incubation LaunchPad grants. Incubated 480+ startups; portfolio companies have collectively raised ~INR 1,600 Cr external funding. Nodal incubator recogniz...
Sector-agnostic (agritech, IT, AI, healthcare, fintech, biotech). Idea to early-stage; incubation + facilitation. Facilitation platform rather than direct equity investor; hosts up to 400 startups and connects them to funds/angels. N/A (...
Sector-agnostic; 1,800+ recognized state startups. Idea / pre-seed / seed. Implements seed grants and the Odisha Startup Growth Fund (fund-of-funds); recent seed-stage backing includes Bornbhukkad (Oct 2025); grant to AstroNext. Seed fun...
Sector-agnostic; SEBI Cat-I/II AIFs and angel funds as partners. Seed to early-growth (through partner funds). INR 100 Cr target corpus; SIDBI committed INR 100 Cr; capital flows to state startups via empaneled partner AIFs (indirect). V...
Sector-agnostic; scalable execution-driven companies. Early-stage / pre-Series A / Series A. Co-led ~INR 45 Cr Series A into Aquapulse (Phoenix Marine Exports and Solution Pvt Ltd), a Bhubaneswar-HQ'd seafood-export/aquaculture startup (...
Agritech, agri supply chain, rural, aquaculture. Early to growth (agri/rural). Led ~INR 45 Cr round in Aquapulse (Bhubaneswar-HQ'd aquaculture/seafood export startup) via AgriSURE Fund (2026). ~INR 5-25 Cr
Impact, agri/dairy, financial inclusion, rural. Early to growth. Early and follow-on backer of Milk Mantra (Bhubaneswar-HQ'd dairy startup, founded 2009; acquired by Hatsun Agro for INR 233 Cr in Jan 2025). unknown (early to growth)
Impact, food/agri, sustainability, eastern India. Growth / late-stage. Led Milk Mantra's USD 10 Mn Series D (2017); Milk Mantra HQ'd in Bhubaneswar. unknown (growth rounds)
Consumer, food/agri, tech. Growth / Series C+. Participated in Milk Mantra (Bhubaneswar-HQ'd dairy) growth rounds. unknown (growth)
Impact, food/agri. Growth / debt+equity. USD ~10 Mn into Milk Mantra (Bhubaneswar-HQ'd dairy, 2020)
Sector-agnostic. Idea / proof-of-concept / prototype / early traction. Grants/convertible funding to Odisha startups routed via approved Bhubaneswar incubators. Up to INR 20 laka grant / up to INR 50 lakh via debt/convertibles (per SISFS...
Sector-agnostic; Tier-2/3 mandates including Bhubaneswar. Via partner AIFs (seed to growth). Committed INR 100 Cr to Odisha Startup Growth Fund; empaneled AIFs mandated to invest in Bhubaneswar-HQ'd startups. Via partner funds
Sector-agnostic. Seed to early-growth. Connects investment-ready Odisha startups with marquee investors and local HNIs; facilitation platform, not a direct investor. N/A (facilitation)
Deeptech, life sciences, sustainability, urban innovation. Idea / pre-seed / seed. Emerging East-India incubator cluster supporting/funding early-stage Bhubaneswar startups; specific equity deals not publicly documented. unknown (grants/...
Family offices 2
Private capital investing across stages.
Global market entry, cross-border scaling; broad sectors. Early to growth. Signed MoU with Startup Odisha (Feb 2025) to provide mentorship, funding and global market-entry support to Odisha startups; portfolio company of Hunch Ventures
Air mobility, sustainable food supply chains, ports & logistics, healthtech, F&B, B2B SaaS. Multi-stage (early to growth). Global portfolio across India, Canada, US, UAE, UK, Singapore, Tanzania; active with Odisha ecosystem via Hunch Ci...
Accelerator funds 1
Programs that invest as they take you through a cohort.
Fintech, insurtech, AI, GCC. Pre-seed / early-stage (3-month cohorts). Runs incubator/accelerator cohorts providing venture development and market access; direct-investment track record not yet established (launched Aug 2025). unknown (a...
Incubators & accelerators in Bhubaneswar
Incubators, accelerators, corporate programs and institutions. Jump to a type, or browse the list.
Incubators 1
Agriculture, food processing, agri-allied and social entrepreneurship. Agri-business incubation, mentoring and technology access via CHES Bhubaneswar, CTCRI, NRRI (National Rice Research Institute), RPRC; nodal for agri-startup evaluatio...
University & research 9
Biotechnology, digital health, electronics, cleantech, food & nutraceuticals, waste-to-value, defence & aerospace, manufacturing. 130,000 sq ft built-up space; office/lab/prototyping/testing facilities; BIRAC Bio-NEST bio-incubation, Bio...
Deep-tech, engineering, technology and social entrepreneurship. Office space, seed funding, technical support, mentorship (business strategy, marketing, legal), networking events, VC/angel access; '100-Cube' initiative to build 100 start...
Management, knowledge and technology-based ventures; cross-sector. Workspace, laboratory facilities, mentorship, investor networks; acts as Nodal Centre for Startup Odisha. Supported 70+ entrepreneurship ideas; mentored ventures incl. Ki...
Business management-led startups across multiple domains. Mentoring for POC-to-scale startups, virtual mentoring for out-of-state startups; idea hunts, investors' summits, short-term entrepreneurship and skill-development programs. Found...
Technology products and services; deep-tech and campus-led ventures. Mentorship from industry professionals, seed funding (ticket size Rs 50 lakh-3 crore), customer connect for early-stage product validation, anchor-client access, VC net...
Management-led / general early-stage ventures. Management training, business basics, IP management, marketing research, comprehensive business training; mentoring; open to individuals/teams, registered firms and subsidiary units
Technology and engineering-based ventures. On-campus incubation, mentorship, infrastructure (companion centre to AIC-CVRCEF)
Agriculture, food processing and social entrepreneurship. Nodal agency for registering, evaluating and recommending startups for funding in agriculture, food processing and social entrepreneurship. Created/supported 40+ startups (agricul...
Technology, engineering and deep-tech startups. Incubation space, mentorship, prototyping, DST-backed support via Centre for Technology Innovation and Industry Relations (TIIR). Flag: NOT headquartered in Bhubaneswar (Rourkela, Odisha ~3...
Government & public 11
Sector-agnostic; Agritech, IT, AI, healthcare, fintech, biotech, manufacturing. ~4 lakh sq ft twin-tower (G+12) facility, capacity ~400 startups; subsidised plug-and-play co-working, cabins, testing labs, modular manufacturing space; men...
State-wide startup policy, recognition, funding, incubation coordination across Agritech, IT, AI, healthcare, fintech, biotech. Startup recognition/certification; Rs 100 crore Fund of Funds (SIDBI-managed) for seed-stage capital; 50% inc...
Agriculture, health, education, IT & IoT, mining, clean energy, waste management, social enterprises. ~10,000 sq ft incubation space; co-working, sector-specific labs and FabLab with prototyping; mentoring, networking, industry partnersh...
HealthTech, AgriTech, AI/ML, CleanTech, social innovation, deep tech. Mentorship, funding opportunities, infrastructure, incubation programs, global exposure; backed by INR 10 crore AIM Grant-in-Aid. Newly established (grant sanctioned; ...
Hub-and-spoke innovation across food & nutrition, waste-to-wealth, wetland management, advanced materials, biosciences, polymer sciences, societal & environmental innovation. Consortium-mode collaboration connecting research institutions...
Software/IT, ESDM (electronics), emerging-tech startups. Ready-to-use incubation facilities; ESDM Lab; Next Generation Incubation Scheme (NGIS) with seed funding and services; hosts Centres of Entrepreneurship. One of 14 STPI jurisdictio...
Electronics System Design & Manufacturing (ESDM), hardware, IoT. 7,000 sq ft built-up space with ESDM Lab; incubation, mentoring, prototyping for hardware/electronics startups. Targets 35-40 incubatees over five years (~8/year); eight st...
Agriculture & allied fields, electricity, new & renewable energy, environmental sustainability, ICT, sensor technology, manufacturing & engineering. Brainstorming sessions, consultancy, mentors, network and infrastructure to develop idea...
Plastics/polymer/petrochemicals engineering, technical skilling, new-entrepreneur development. Training, technical support, plastics/polymer testing and design; supports Skill India & Startup India entrepreneur development. Established A...
Precision tooling, design, prototyping, manufacturing/hardware support. Training, production, design and consultancy; prototyping and manufacturing infrastructure supporting hardware startups
Seed-stage capital across all Startup Odisha-recognised sectors. Rs 100 crore corpus disbursed over 5 years via SEBI-registered Category I/II AIFs and angel funds; minimum 1:1 co-investment into state-registered startups. Rs 100 crore Fu...
Coworking spaces in Bhubaneswar
Where founders and early teams set up.
Mid-size premium studio; startups & small teams; 24/7. Fibre internet, centralized AC, electronic door access, CCTV, lockers/storage, pantry, printing, reception, business registration/call answering, IT & admin support, conference/meeti...
Budget-friendly, student/early-startup vibe; open ~9:30am-8:30pm Mon-Sat. Hi-speed WiFi, AC workstations, CCTV + biometric access, meeting rooms, shared conference rooms, business mailing, dedicated lockers, cafeteria. Multi-branch local...
Local multi-branch network; startups, freelancers, SMEs; event/seminar space. Flexible/fixed workstations, event & seminar space, lounge, WiFi + national calls, printer/scanner, kitchen (kettle/fridge), 2W/4W parking, AC, power backup, f...
Quiet, focused 'serious work' environment; remote workers, startups & corporates; ranked #1 in Saheed Nagar by some listings. Dedicated desks, private cabins, AC, printer/scanner, pantry with unlimited tea/coffee, breakout zones, mailing...
Premium, modern; 40,000+ sqft at Esplanade; individuals to corporates. Fully furnished cabins, dedicated desks, meeting rooms, day pass, plug-and-play, reliable internet, business address, lounges, parking, AC, power backup. Premium mult...
Cafe-integrated, 'home-like' vibe; freelancers, students, startups. Enterprise-grade WiFi, free parking (rare in city), in-house The Divine Bite Cafe, printing, day passes, dedicated desks, meeting rooms. Only Odisha coworking powered by...
24/7 space; entrepreneurs, freelancers, startups, remote workers; daily/weekly/monthly options. High-speed WiFi, workstations, private meeting rooms, printing, kitchenette, lounge, networking events, 24/7 access. Markets itself as an ear...
Affordable private offices + coworking; startups & small business. 2W/4W parking, WiFi (24x7), printer, water, desks/chairs, separate washroom, pantry, AC, charging, power backup, fire extinguisher, reception, lounges. Long-standing Pati...
Small furnished coworking; startups & professionals. High-speed internet, waiting area, pantry, modern workstations with storage pedestal drawers. Nayapalli-cluster independent. Genuinely HQ'd in Bhubaneswar.. From Rs 6,000/seat/mo
Hybrid startup studio + co-living (male co-live at Dhauli Square); very budget. WiFi, printer, water, desks/chairs, separate washroom, pantry, AC, charging, power backup, fire extinguisher. Blends coworking with co-living for founders; a...
Small independent; startups/professionals. unknown (standard coworking amenities implied). Listed on cosqrd aggregator; limited independent verification. HQ assumed Bhubaneswar but unconfirmed.. From Rs 6,000/mo
Small tech-startup-run space. Appears to be coworking run alongside/by a tech startup (Navan.ai); low verification. Confirm before citing.. ~Rs 6,000/mo
~100 members; professional, enterprise-grade; Infocity tech hub. High-speed WiFi, meeting rooms with VC, private cabins, dedicated/flexi desks, cafe/pantry, parking, app-based booking. Awfis's flagship Bhubaneswar center in the core Info...
~100 members; open 9am-8pm Mon-Sat, closed Sun. WiFi, dedicated desks, 2-6 seater private cabins, meeting rooms, pantry, parking. Second Awfis center, in the Jaydev Vihar/Nayapalli business belt. National chain branch.. Plans from ~Rs 7,...
Managed/coworking within a government-linked technology centre; IT startups. WiFi, meeting rooms, managed workspace, parking (standard Awfis stack). Awfis-managed space tied to Odisha's IT infrastructure (OCAC ecosystem). National chain ...
Large (100+) corporate serviced-office feel; enterprises & professionals. Private cabins, dedicated desks, meeting rooms, high-speed WiFi, stocked kitchen, lift access, reception. Global IWG serviced-office brand; premium/corporate posit...
Managed office + coworking; SMEs & enterprises; central Saheed Nagar. Managed workspace, coworking desks, meeting rooms, WiFi, standard managed-office stack. National managed-workspace chain branch in Saheed Nagar. Not HQ'd in Bhubaneswa...
Compact managed branch office; SMEs, remote teams, virtual-office users. Tea/coffee, water, pantry, meeting rooms, desks/chairs, separate washroom, AC, WiFi, charging, power backup, 2W/4W parking, fire extinguisher, security personnel, f...
Very large incubator (capacity ~400 startups); India's largest govt incubator. Coworking space, mentorship, investment facilitation, business development, Fab Lab, CoE, modular manufacturing, events. State-run one-stop startup hub; genui...
Deep-tech/biotech incubator; researchers & founders. Incubation space, labs, mentorship, grants (BIRAC BIG, SAMRIDH), coworking/desks. Est. 2009; NITI Aayog #1 for healthcare/medtech/biotech incubation. Genuinely Bhubaneswar-based (KIIT)...
Deep-tech innovation cluster; startups, researchers, industry. Incubation support, collaboration/networking space, mentorship, funding facilitation. Flagship innovation cluster under Office of PSA (PM-STIAC). Genuinely Bhubaneswar-based....
Startup communities & events in Bhubaneswar
The wider scene eChai is part of: communities, recurring meetups and annual conferences. Jump to a type, or browse the list.
Communities 22
Visibility, community and resources for women in technology. 'Tech Trailblazers' talks, panels, hands-on workshops; International Women's Day events. ACTIVE (event-driven; annual IWD + periodic events)
State-wide startup & innovation ecosystem: recognition, grants/incentives, incubation, mentoring, market/investor access. Startup recognition, funding facilitation, Startup Odisha Yatra (grassroots scouting), bootcamps, hackathons, Angel...
State's flagship incubation hub: co-working, modular manufacturing, Fab Lab/CoE, mentorship, investment facilitation. Co-working & cabins, testing labs, modular manufacturing, conference halls; boot-camps, workshops, seminars, hackathons...
Angel funding for early-stage Odisha startups. Investor-startup matchmaking; funding recognized under Startup Odisha incentive framework. UNKNOWN activity level — referenced on Startup Odisha portal; recent deal cadence not verified
Tech/ICT/livelihood startups: healthcare, agri, energy, environment, food, fintech, edtech, biotech, Industry 4.0. Incubation & acceleration; govt programs (DST NIDHI EIR/PRAYAS, DBT-BIRAC BIG, Boeing BUILD, SIIP, Invest India Agri Grand...
Fostering entrepreneurship among KIIT students; connecting to KIIT-TBI resources. E-summits, workshops, speaker sessions, startup mentoring. ACTIVE (student-run; academic-year cadence)
Promoting entrepreneurship in the IIT BBS academic community; venture mentoring & funding facilitation. Runs Technology Incubation Centre & Startup Centre; mentorship, startup facilitation; e-summit collaborations (e.g. with BCE). ACTIVE...
Promoting entrepreneurial spirit and startup culture on campus. Student-run non-profit; awareness events, workshops, startup activities. UNKNOWN cadence — active LinkedIn presence but recent-event frequency not verified
Training and motivating students to start businesses; anchors Silicon Business Incubator & Institute Innovation Council. Incubation support, mentoring, workshops; advisory board with MSME Ministry, DIC Bhubaneswar, SIDBI, NABARD, EDII. A...
Inclusive network of entrepreneurs & startup enthusiasts in/around Bhubaneswar. Networking, knowledge sharing, mentorship, funding/incubation access, academia-industry bridging, student entrepreneurship promotion; organized via Meetup. U...
Business owner networking, referrals and structured lead generation ('business funnel'). 2 meetings/month (in-person + online), leadership & business coaching, business-meet training; ran an e-summit with IIT Bhubaneswar (2,000+ students...
Communication and leadership skills (adjacent to founder/professional community). Regular Toastmasters speech & leadership meetings; open to all. UNKNOWN — listed on Toastmasters directory; meeting cadence/active status not verified
Single-window ecosystem for women-led enterprises: finance, market linkages, mentorship, skilling. Financial assistance access, market linkages, mentorship, skill development; integrates Mission Shakti, MSME Dept, Startup Odisha, banks. ...
Technology-based startups solving societal problem statements. Incubation, mentoring, innovation programs. ACTIVE (AIM-supported AIC)
Innovation & entrepreneurship incubation. Startup incubation, mentoring, innovation support. ACTIVE (AIM-supported). Note: verify exact campus location — Nalanda Institute of Technology is in the Bhubaneswar area; confirm metro-region HQ
Pre-incubation (Srinovation club) and incubation (SSU Innovation Pvt Ltd) for startups. Pre-incubation support, incubation; AICTE-approved 2-yr full-time Entrepreneurship programme (only such in Eastern India). ACTIVE (activity frequency...
Financial technology & InsurTech capability building, innovation acceleration, GCC/nearshore hub. Global Learning (NUS-AIDF + GFTN 5-month hybrid FinTech course, target 7,000+ students), Innovation Acceleration (incubation/mentorship/ven...
Grassroots innovator scouting; spreading entrepreneurship across Odisha districts. Van campaigns across 200+ institutions in 30 districts + 60+ bootcamps in 30 districts. RECURRING (edition-based). Yatra 2.0 ran as ~60-day campaign; Yatr...
Investment attraction, industry & manufacturing, includes startup/innovation showcase. Business conclave + exhibition; TiE Bhubaneswar has partnered with Startup Odisha for conclave participation. RECURRING (biennial-style state conclave...
Civic-tech: disaster management, education, healthcare, tourism problem statements. 36-hour hackathon; 200+ participants from institutions across Odisha. RECURRING (edition-based; latest edition date UNKNOWN)
National startup incubation/acceleration program. N/A locally. NOT HEADQUARTERED / no verified Bhubaneswar warehouse. Nearest NASSCOM 10000 Startups Warehouse in the east is Kolkata; no Bhubaneswar center verified. Flagged per request to...
Early-stage startup community (Startup Saturdays etc.). N/A locally. NO verified Bhubaneswar chapter. Headstart operates in 30+ cities but Bhubaneswar not confirmed among them. Flagged per request to cover Headstart
Recurring meetups 10
Entrepreneurship: mentoring, networking, education, funding, incubation; women & student entrepreneurship. Conferences, workshops, networking; TiEcon flagship summit; sub-programs TiE Young Entrepreneurs, TiE U, TiE Women, Nurture equity...
Founder education, networking and connections for startups and scaleups. Monthly-style events: fireside/panel discussions (e.g. 'How AI is Transforming the Business Landscape in India', 'Idea to Plan: How a Vision Turns Into a Venture', ...
Google technologies, Android/web/cloud/AI developers; general dev ecosystem building. Tech talks, demos, hackathons, workshops; hosts DevFest (annual), Google I/O Extended, HackFest; WhatsApp + Google Groups community. ACTIVE. DevFest 20...
Google Cloud, AI/ML, cloud-native development. Cloud/AI workshops (e.g. 'Build With AI on Cloud'), hands-on sessions using TensorFlow/AutoML/Google Cloud AI. ACTIVE (frequency unknown; event-driven)
Flutter / FlutterFlow low-code app development. Meetups ('FlutterFlow for Mobile App Startups' Jul 2025 at O-Hub), FlutterFlow Developers Day, BuildSprint hackathons. ACTIVE. Event 12 Jul 2025 (O-Hub); FlutterFlow BuildSprint scheduled 2...
WordPress users, bloggers and developers. Meetups on WordPress development and use. UNKNOWN — listed on Meetup but recent-activity cadence not verified; possibly dormant
Student technology empowerment and collaborative learning (Google tech). Workshops, tech sessions, orientations, hackathons; 1,000+ members. ACTIVE. Founded 15 Aug 2021
Google technologies; student developer skilling. Online/offline sessions (e.g. Web System Design/scalable web design), Tech Winter Break program, workshops. ACTIVE (academic-year cadence)
Technology, innovation and coding community for students. Coding workshops, tech talks, collaborative projects. ACTIVE (academic-year cadence)
Promoting women entrepreneurship and professional excellence in Odisha. Seminars, panels, vocational/skill training, workshops, awards honoring women innovators/entrepreneurs. ACTIVE. FLO founded 1983; one of 17 national chapters
Annual conferences 4
Entrepreneurship & innovation summit; AI-driven growth, women entrepreneurship. Keynotes, panels, pitch, initiative launches; 500+ delegates, 100+ national/international guests (Sri Lanka, Singapore, UAE, USA). ANNUAL (new). First-ever e...
Developer festival: cutting-edge tech sessions, workshops, networking. Tech talks, hands-on workshops, inspirational talks. ANNUAL. DevFest 2025 held 9 Nov 2025 (Pipul Padmaja Convention, Chandrasekharpur); DevFest 2024 also held
Responsible & scalable AI adoption across priority sectors; policy + industry + research. Keynotes, panels, real-world AI deployment showcases. ANNUAL. Odisha AI Summit 2025 held 19-20 Dec 2025 in Bhubaneswar; official precursor to India...
AI, tokenisation, quantum computing, digital infrastructure — global mindshare pillar of BharatNetra. International summit gathering global tech/finance leaders. NEW / edition-based. Inaugural India edition held 5-6 Feb 2026 in Bhubaneswar
Cafes to work from in Bhubaneswar
Laptop-friendly cafes founders actually work from. Jump to your area, or browse the list.
Across Bhubaneswar 20
solo work / reading / creative sessions / casual meetings
Bookstore + library + art gallery; salads, pasta, pizzas, mini-bites
investor meetings / team offsite / client lunches
Mediterranean design, wood-fired pizzas, full bar; large-capacity venue
quick 1:1 meetings / short solo work
Standard CCD coffee menu; near XIMB business school
solo deep work / 1:1 meetings
Specialty coffee 'from tribal hands to your cup' - East-Indian direct-trade beans
investor/client meetings / solo work
Kruti specialty coffee
solo deep work / long sessions / casual meetings
Coffee, tiramisu latte, pancakes, pizza/pasta; books and canvas painting stations
casual quick meetups / chai breaks
Chai specialist, budget-friendly; road-facing outdoor seating
casual daytime meetings / coffee catch-ups
Award-winning Koraput (Odisha tribal-grown) coffee in a nature/park setting
solo deep work / casual meetings
Coffee, desserts; rustic-modern decor, outdoor tree-top seating
casual meetings / team catch-ups / relaxed work
South Indian breakfast, filter coffee; roomy layout
solo work / quiet 1:1 meetings
Espresso-based coffee, lattes; peaceful atmosphere
casual meetups / team hangout / light work
Pizzas, sandwiches, shakes, mocktails; photogenic decor
solo work / casual student-founder meetups
Kruti specialty coffee, sandwiches, Alfredo pasta, brownies
casual hangout / team social
Indoor + rooftop seating, hookah menu, photogenic setting
solo deep work / casual investor coffee / small 1:1 meetings
In-house roasted single-origin specialty coffee sourced direct from Odisha/Koraput tribal farmers; hand-brews, artisan bakery
casual hangout / informal team meet
Biker theme, PS4 gaming, pool table; inside Suzuki showroom
casual meetings / team catch-ups
Neapolitan pizzas; rooftop glass-ceiling dining
casual meetups / light work
Tea and coffee specialist; hookah available
solo work / casual meetings
Direct-trade specialty coffee
solo deep work / reading / casual meetings
Coffee, desserts; in-house library, live performances, outdoor seating
Answers about the Bhubaneswar startup scene
What does the startup ecosystem in Bhubaneswar look like?
Bhubaneswar's ecosystem is strongest in Deeptech & space, Ecommerce and SaaS, with a growing bench of companies building across the map. The Founder Circuit and vertical pages above list who is building what, filterable by vertical.
Where do founders network in Bhubaneswar?
Mostly at community meetups rather than conferences, clustered around hubs like Chandaka / Infocity (Info City). eChai runs free, open founder meetups in Bhubaneswar, alongside the vertical communities listed below. The simplest first step is to RSVP to an upcoming event.
How do I find a co-founder in Bhubaneswar?
Go where founders already gather. Most pairings start informally at meetups, not on platforms. Come to a few eChai events in Bhubaneswar, meet people building adjacent things, and the conversations tend to find their own way to co-founder fit.
How do I join the startup community in Bhubaneswar?
eChai is free and open: pick an upcoming Bhubaneswar event above, RSVP, and walk in. There is no application or membership fee, and the meetups are built so first time founders and seasoned operators end up in the same conversation.
Which are the top startup verticals in Bhubaneswar?
Deeptech & space, Ecommerce and SaaS lead, with active clusters in several more. Use the vertical chips above to browse the companies in each, or open a vertical page to see the names rising in that category.
Who are the active investors and VCs in Bhubaneswar?
Bhubaneswar has a working layer of VCs, micro VCs, family offices and angel networks. The investors section below lists the firms and networks active here, grouped by type.
Which incubators and accelerators are in Bhubaneswar?
The city has a mix of university and institutional incubators, government backed programs and private accelerators. The incubators section below lists them, alongside the coworking spaces where early teams set up.
What are the best startup events and meetups in Bhubaneswar?
The upcoming events block above is live: RSVP to the next Bhubaneswar meetup. eChai's events are free and open, and the communities section lists the other vertical meetups and conferences worth following.
New to Bhubaneswar's startup scene? Start here.
eChai runs free, open founder meetups in Bhubaneswar. No membership, no fee, just show up. RSVP to the next one and meet the people building the city.
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