Bringing together entrepreneurs, investors, government, academia, NGOs and communities to build enterprises that create meaningful social impact.
September 30
Hyatt Regency - Thiruvananthapuram
The Social Entrepreneurship Conclave 2026 is a platform designed to bring together social entrepreneurs, startups, investors, NGOs, government, academia, communities, and ecosystem partners to foster collaboration, knowledge exchange, mentorship, market access and partnerships. The conclave aims to strengthen the social entrepreneurship ecosystem in Kerala and to create social startups based on technology or product innovation. The conclave also envisions empowering social and women enterprises to scale their impact and build home-grown global brands from Kerala.
The conclave will facilitate knowledge exchange, partnerships, mentor connect, product showcase and market linkages, enabling social enterprises to scale their impact and build home-grown global brands from Kerala.
The event will also witness the launch of the first women startup cell in Kerala and the release of the Women Startup Handbook, alongside the Social Entrepreneurship Programme and the Startup Literacy Campaign.
A 12-week incubation programme curated for social entrepreneurs by KSUM, providing EDPs, mentoring, knowledgeable sessions, market access and funding opportunities for social startups.
Kerala's first Women Startup Cell — a single point of access connecting women entrepreneurs with KSUM schemes, mentorship, incubation, co-working spaces, labs and ecosystem support.
Taking startup awareness, knowledge and opportunities into Tier 2 and Tier 3 regions of Kerala through Startup Literacy Campaigns delivered in Malayalam.
With changemakers and ecosystem leaders.
From inspiring sessions and networking.
With partners and like-minded social entrepreneurs.
Innovative solutions creating real social impact.
Build a better future through sustainable enterprise.
Communities and drive inclusive growth.