ACIC–KL Startups Foundation at TiECON Vizag 2026 on 6th & 7th March 2026.

“Conversations that spark ideas. Insights that drive innovation. Connections that shape the future.”

Mr. Ramankanth Vallabhaneni, CEO of ACIC KL Startups Foundation, participated in TiEcon Vizag 2026, the inaugural flagship conclave of the TiE Vizag Chapter, hosted in Visakhapatnam. The event brought together entrepreneurs, investors, innovators, and industry leaders, highlighting Andhra Pradesh as a rapidly emerging hub for innovation, technology, and startups.

The two-day conclave served as a powerful platform to explore the future of innovation, capital, and entrepreneurship in India. Through a series of insightful panel discussions and knowledge sessions, Mr. V. Ramankanth gained valuable perspectives on emerging industry trends and the evolving startup landscape.

->Key sessions included:

* Net Zero Data Centers: Is India Ready for AI & Quantum Compute Infrastructure?
* Venture Capital for Innovation, Private Equity for Scale, Sovereign Funds for Stability.
* Women Entrepreneurship: Contribution to Bharat’s Evolving GDP.
* Women in Leadership: Breaking the Glass Ceiling in the Corporate World.
* Startup & Investor Pitch Sessions.

Beyond the sessions, he interacted with startups, venture capitalists, innovators, and ecosystem stakeholders at the exhibitor stalls, exchanging ideas and exploring potential collaborations to further strengthen the startup ecosystem.

Events like TiEcon continue to play a crucial role in connecting founders with capital, ideas with execution, and innovation with impact. Participation in such platforms reflects ACIC–KL Startups Foundation’s commitment to enabling entrepreneurship, fostering innovation, and building meaningful ecosystem partnerships.