Meanwhile, across eChai
Sanjiv Goyal (founding family)
Research-driven manufacturer of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), intermediates and finished dosage forms, specialising in cephalosporin anti-infectives. Headquartered/registered in Chandigarh with m...
Soshil Kumar Jain (founding family)
Generic and specialty pharmaceutical and vaccine maker — formulations, vaccines, biosimilars and natural products; major manufacturing at Lalru near Chandigarh. Principal offices New Delhi/Mumbai; large manu...
Mohit Vohra (promoter/founder)
Next-gen train control & signalling systems for Indian Railways' KAVACH project, plus specialty cables division.
Taranjeet Singh Bhamra, Mrigank Sharad, Sparsh Kaur
AI-powered SaaS platform for instant, automated food-quality assessment — post-harvest procurement grading, quality auditing, inventory monitoring and food traceability for agribusinesses. Headquartered in M...
Interactive media and creative-tech company with divisions including Orbiex by Alone Clone and AloneClone Studios spanning gaming, business solutions and creative content.
Sushil Singal
NBFC providing loans to MSMEs; became Wint Wealth's wholesale-lending arm. Headquartered in Chandigarh.
Harbir Khurana (co-founder)
Online platform to upload, share and convert PowerPoint presentations.
Lithium-ion battery manufacturer for EVs, energy storage and power solutions, positioning as a large Made-in-India Li-ion maker in the Chandigarh region.
AI-focused events, conferences and online community (data intelligence, cloud, AI). Headquartered in Chandigarh.
Sector-agnostic; active in SaaS, Enterprise/B2B, Consumer/D2C, FinTech, HealthTech, EdTech, DeepTech, GameTech. Pre-seed, Seed and early growth; some debt. 40-42 portfolio companies incl. Paymart (Chandigarh-based fintech, co-invested wi...
Sector-agnostic; technology, consumer, services. Early-stage (seed) plus follow-on support into growth rounds. Investment arm of TiE Chandigarh, backed by 100+ TiE charter members (accredited professionals). Specific portfolio companies ...
Multi-sector: FinTech, HealthTech, EdTech, ClimateTech/CleanTech, consumer platforms, mobility, EV, gaming. Early-stage through growth-stage companies. Portfolio incl. Envinova Smart Tech (cleantech), NXTmile Mobility, Basil (healthtech)...
Sector-agnostic; tech-enabled startups in Punjab. Pre-seed, seed and early-revenue; accelerator cohorts. ~47 investments made. Deploys Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS) grants, experimental capital of Rs 3 lakh to accelerator startu...
Sector-agnostic; grassroots and tech entrepreneurship, AI-for-good. Pre-seed and seed. Founded 2014; makes direct early-stage investments and invests into larger funds. Strong Punjab footprint. CEO Vineet Khurana (also VP-era figure at C...
Sector-agnostic; student and regional startups. Idea to early seed. Operates Startup India Seed Fund (SISFS) disbursals; provides incubation and co-working across Chandigarh Tricity. Individual portfolio deals not itemized publicly - unk...
Seed & growth-stage startups across sectors. Angel investment Rs 10 lakh - Rs 2 crore per company (some sources $100-$400K); mentorship; monthly pitch sessions; CANNABLE flagship event. 85+ investors onboarded, 40 portfolio startups, 12,...
IT startups, freelancers, small businesses; Tier-II/III ecosystem building. Managed office/coworking space (plug-n-play), infrastructure support, access to global startup events, mentors, ecosystem updates. Scaled from 90-seater to 4 cen...
Mentoring, networking, education, funding, incubation across sectors. TiE Young Entrepreneurs (TYE) program, TiE Chandigarh Angels (TCHAI) funding + mentorship, STPI Open Challenge Programme coordination (up to Rs 1 lakh reward). 400+ me...
Early-stage founder networking and community. Networking events, community connections, ecosystem meetups. unknown; note: eChai Ventures is HQ'd in Ahmedabad, runs a Chandigarh chapter
Grassroots early-stage entrepreneurs across Bharat. 'Startup In A Box' coworking space, monthly mentoring, acceleration & incubation programs, funding support. Goal to empower 100,000 grassroots entrepreneurs by 2030
unknown (general early-stage startups). Four-month acceleration program with mentor, service-provider, expert and potential-investor networking. unknown; flag: multi-city operator, HQ location unconfirmed as Chandigarh
~15,000 sq ft, ~300 seats; corporate/professional. Projectors, laser printing, storage, meeting rooms, meals/cafeteria, high-speed internet. Awfis's first Chandigarh-region centre (opened 2018). National listed player (IPO 2024); branch ...
Startup-heavy, strong community vibe. Dedicated 100 Mbps leased line + backup, meeting rooms with AV, phone booths, unlimited tea/coffee pantry. Described as strongest startup community of any Tricity coworking space; regular events/pitc...
Corporate serviced-office feel; small-to-mid teams. 24/7 access, breakout zones, cafeteria, parking, high-speed internet, meeting/conference rooms. Global IWG serviced-office brand; premium plug-and-play. Branch only.. from ~Rs 8,000-12,...
Corporate serviced office; mid teams. 24/7 access, cafeteria, parking, high-speed internet, meeting/conference rooms. Elante business-park location co-located with the city's premier mall/office hub. Branch only.. from ~Rs 8,000-12,000/s...
~7,000 sq ft built / 5,000 sq ft carpet; design-forward, startup/premium. High-speed WiFi, meeting rooms, cafe, printing, events; premium interiors. One of the earliest premium branded coworking spaces in Chandigarh (in a mall). Branch o...
Managed/enterprise workspace; mid-to-large teams. Fully managed workspace, meeting rooms, connectivity to business zones (per operator). IndiQube's Mohali managed-office presence; enterprise-focused. Branch only.
Entrepreneurship, mentoring, angel investment, networking across Tricity; verticals include sales, marketing, finance, scaling, HR, legal. 50+ events/year across Tricity; Mentor Brew, Members Connect, Masterclass Series; TCHAI (TiE Chand...
Northern India's biggest entrepreneurial conference — opportunities, challenges, mentorship, funding, networking. Annual multi-day conclave with keynotes, panels, startup showcases, investor connects; 11th edition in 2026. Active, annual...
Seed and early/growth-stage startup investment across Enterprise Applications and Consumer sectors. Monthly investor pitch meetings; feedback on business plans, funding, mentoring, professional network, acceleration; typical ticket Rs 10...
Connecting investors with early-stage startups in the Punjab/Chandigarh region. Investor-startup matchmaking, guidance, coaching, help showcasing to clients/investors. Status unclear — appears active but low public profile; verify. Websi...
Coworking, community, mentorship for startups, freelancers, small businesses in Tricity. World-class startup events/meetups with mentors & angel investors; community mobile app; 400+ entrepreneur network; growth & networking meetups (e.g...
Educating, inspiring, connecting entrepreneurs via founder fireside chats. Monthly events featuring local founders, innovators, educators, investors sharing stories/lessons (e.g. Milind Kwatra of Hum Hain; 'Rise of Influencers' panel). C...
casual / coffee-first solo work
Roastery-style coffee café
casual meetings / team catch-ups (daytime)
American/Italian gastropub; full bar; Elante mall parking
casual meetings / team lunch offsite
All-day dining café chain; wide comfort-food menu
casual solo work / quick 1:1
Consistent Starbucks menu; predictable, reliable environment
team offsite / investor dinner meetings (evening)
Microbrewery (Tricity-founded Brew Estate brand); special meeting zones
casual / quick team lunch near IT offices
Convenient café for IT Park / Kishangarh office workers
Answers about the Chandigarh startup scene
What does the startup ecosystem in Chandigarh look like?
Chandigarh's ecosystem is strongest in SaaS, AI and Ecommerce, 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 Chandigarh?
Mostly at community meetups rather than conferences, clustered around hubs like Mohali Industrial Area Phase 8 / 8B (Sector 71, 74). eChai runs free, open founder meetups in Chandigarh, 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 Chandigarh?
Go where founders already gather. Most pairings start informally at meetups, not on platforms. Come to a few eChai events in Chandigarh, 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 Chandigarh?
eChai is free and open: pick an upcoming Chandigarh 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 Chandigarh?
SaaS, AI and Ecommerce 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 Chandigarh?
Chandigarh 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 Chandigarh?
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 Chandigarh?
The upcoming events block above is live: RSVP to the next Chandigarh meetup. eChai's events are free and open, and the communities section lists the other vertical meetups and conferences worth following.
New to Chandigarh's startup scene? Start here.
eChai runs free, open founder meetups in Chandigarh. No membership, no fee, just show up. RSVP to the next one and meet the people building the city.
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