Meanwhile, across eChai
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.
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; 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...
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...
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...
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
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...
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...
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...
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)
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)
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
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
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
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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