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AI Powered Artificial Intelligence & Data Futures

Passion Track · 02

AI Powered Electronics, Robotics & Semiconductor Innovation

Passion Track · 03

AI Powered Content Creation & Entertainment

Passion Track · 04

AI Powered Science, Research & Deep Innovation

Passion Track · 05

AI Powered Fashion, Apparel & Lifestyle Design

Passion Track · 06

AI Powered Healthcare, Biotech & Life Sciences

Passion Track · 07

AI Powered Wellness & Mental Health

Passion Track · 08

AI Powered Climate, Sustainability & Green Economy

Passion Track · 09

AI Powered Architecture & Construction

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AI Powered Mechanical Innovation, Manufacturing & Mobility

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AI Powered Commerce, Finance & Business Futures

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AI Powered Rural & Agri Economy

India's First GenZ UnConference

SPARK FEST2026

Bengaluru · October 2, 3 & 4 2026

2,000
GenZpreneurs
100
Colleges
12
Passion Tracks
50+
Investors
3
Days
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SPARK Karnataka — Igniting Young Minds
Organised By
proofile.in
Powered by SPARK Karnataka
Location
BENGALURU
  • Karnataka, India
  • Indoor + Outdoor
  • 3 Passion Rooms + Spaces
Dates
OCT 2–4
  • Days 1 & 2: 9AM–8PM
  • Day 3: 10AM–4PM
  • Students aged 16–26
Format
UNCONF
  • No speakers. No lectures.
  • Student-led sessions
  • Proofile moderators
Backed By
KDEM
  • Govt of Karnataka
  • Govt of India
  • Proofile.in
Backed By Investors
Backed By Investors

25 Lakhs

Seed Fund For GenZpreneurs

Our investor partners commit to deploying seed capital into the boldest GenZpreneurs pitching at SPARK Fest 2026. Real cheques, real conversations, real follow-through.

Meet Our Investors
Mount Judi Ventures
Mount Judi Ventures
The StepUp Ventures
The StepUp Ventures
Seedicon
Seedicon
Expert Dojo
Expert Dojo
Naandi Ventures
Naandi Ventures
SIAN — South India Angel Network
SIAN — South India Angel Network
bridge32 VC
bridge32 VC
Next Unicorn
Next Unicorn
WeFounderCircle
WeFounderCircle
888vc
888vc
Mela Ventures
Mela Ventures
Blue Ocean Venture Partners
Blue Ocean Venture Partners
Mount Judi Ventures
Mount Judi Ventures
The StepUp Ventures
The StepUp Ventures
Seedicon
Seedicon
Expert Dojo
Expert Dojo
Naandi Ventures
Naandi Ventures
SIAN — South India Angel Network
SIAN — South India Angel Network
bridge32 VC
bridge32 VC
Next Unicorn
Next Unicorn
WeFounderCircle
WeFounderCircle
888vc
888vc
Mela Ventures
Mela Ventures
Blue Ocean Venture Partners
Blue Ocean Venture Partners
Mount Judi Ventures
Mount Judi Ventures
The StepUp Ventures
The StepUp Ventures
Seedicon
Seedicon
Expert Dojo
Expert Dojo
Naandi Ventures
Naandi Ventures
SIAN — South India Angel Network
SIAN — South India Angel Network
bridge32 VC
bridge32 VC
Next Unicorn
Next Unicorn
WeFounderCircle
WeFounderCircle
888vc
888vc
Mela Ventures
Mela Ventures
Blue Ocean Venture Partners
Blue Ocean Venture Partners
What Makes Spark Different

Core Experiences

01 / 05
Pitch Fest venue — NakshatraVenue · Nakshatra

Pitch Fest

Where ideas meet investment

The only student pitch event in India where the audience is 50+ real investors, not a college committee. Shortlisted UniProofilers, curated by Proofile, present their startups for genuine investment conversations that extend well beyond the stage.

  • Open only to shortlisted UniProofilers, curated by Proofile
  • 50+ investors from across industries present live
  • Investment announcements made on stage at Grand Finale
  • Day 2, 11AM–1PM at the main stage
Exclusive Partnership · SPARK Fest 2026 × Ideabaaz

TOP 3 PITCHESSTRAIGHT TOIDEABAAZ SEMI-FINALS

Ideabaaz
“Idea Aapka, Paisa Humaara.”

The top 3 pitches at SPARK Fest 2026 win a direct seat at the semi-finals of Ideabaaz — India's biggest televised pitch show. Skip the queues, face the panel, and unlock real capital, mentors, and a national stage.

Direct Semi-Final Entry
National TV Exposure
Investor Panel Access
Pitch Your Idea
Ideabaaz judging panel
Meet The Panel
Top Indian Founders & Investors
3
Direct Entries
₹Cr+
Funding Pool
Nat'l
TV Spotlight
A Fest in Three Acts

The Energy of SPARK

Picture three days where the loudest people on stage are students, the biggest deals close at lunch, and the after-party is the second biggest reason people come.

Pitch Fest Energy
On Stage

Pitch Fest Energy

50+ investors. Real cheques. Live announcements.

Passion Communities
In the Room

Passion Communities

12 tracks. 2,000 GenZpreneurs. Roadmaps built together.

Culture Mela
After Hours

Culture Mela

Music. Art. Open mics. The fest never sleeps.

Academic Partners

Trusted by Karnataka's Top Institutions

BGS Medical College & Hospital, Bengaluru
BGSMCH
Vidyavardhaka College of Engineering, Mysuru
VVCE
Maharaja Institute of Technology, Mysore
MIT Mysore
Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering, Bangalore
Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering
Presidency University, Bengaluru
Presidency University
Kristu Jayanti (Deemed-to-be University), Bengaluru
Kristu Jayanti
Amruta Institute of Engineering & Management Sciences, Bangalore
Amruta Institute
Adichunchanagiri University
ACU
T John Group of Institutions, Bengaluru
T John
Kristu Jayanti (Deemed-to-be University)
Kristu Jayanti
Presidency University
Presidency University
Ballari Institute of Technology & Management
BITM Ballari
ATME College of Engineering
ATME
St Joseph's University
St Joseph's
BGS Medical College & Hospital, Bengaluru
BGSMCH
Vidyavardhaka College of Engineering, Mysuru
VVCE
Maharaja Institute of Technology, Mysore
MIT Mysore
Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering, Bangalore
Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering
Presidency University, Bengaluru
Presidency University
Kristu Jayanti (Deemed-to-be University), Bengaluru
Kristu Jayanti
Amruta Institute of Engineering & Management Sciences, Bangalore
Amruta Institute
Adichunchanagiri University
ACU
T John Group of Institutions, Bengaluru
T John
Kristu Jayanti (Deemed-to-be University)
Kristu Jayanti
Presidency University
Presidency University
Ballari Institute of Technology & Management
BITM Ballari
ATME College of Engineering
ATME
St Joseph's University
St Joseph's
Bengaluru · Indoor + Outdoor

Venue & Spaces

Passion Room 1
Main Hall

Indoor, main hall. Designed for high-energy sessions and large-group community building.

Capacity 400+
Passion Room 2
Secondary Hall

Indoor, secondary hall. Built for focused discussion and roadmap deliberations.

Capacity 350+
Passion Room 3
Deep-Dive Space

Indoor, third space. Intimate setting for deep-dive champion showcases.

Capacity 300+
OUTDOOR · ALL DAYS
Amphitheatre

Outdoor stage. Hosts the Inaugural Torch Lighting, Co-Founder Connect, and the Grand Finale.

DAY 1 AFTERNOON
GenZ Expo Floor

Open hall where students showcase real, built products. Investors walk the floor on Day 1 afternoon.

How It All Begins

The Inaugural

Day 1 Opening · 9:00 AM

The Torch Lighting Ceremony

No lamp. No garland. No chief guest reading from a paper. SPARK opens the only way it should, with fire, energy and the students themselves igniting what comes next.

01
The Gathering.

All students converge at the amphitheatre. No seats assigned. Standing together. The energy builds before a word is spoken.

02
The Torch Ignition.

One torch. Passed from student to student across all 12 passion tracks, each one representing a different future being lit. The last torch reaches centre stage.

03
The SPARK Declaration.

Not a speech. A collective declaration read aloud by students from every track. "We are not here to listen. We are here to lead." Then, the tracks open.

October 4, 2026 · Spotlight

Day 3ProofiHire

DAY 3 · PROOFIHIREOctober 4, 2026 · 10AM–4PM

SCAN · SEE · HIRE

India's first fully digital campus hiring experience. No resumes. No printouts. No paper. Every student's identity is their Proofile QR Code.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4 · 10AM–4PMCOMPANIES ONLY · NO INVESTOR FORMATQR-POWERED · ZERO PAPER
The Process

How It Works

Student Arrives with QR

Every attending GenZpreneur has their unique Proofile QR Code, linked to their full 180° Digital Profile. Skills, projects, video pitch, academic background, passion track and personality. Just a scan.

Company Scans & Sees Everything

Hiring managers walk the floor with a phone or tablet. One scan reveals the student's complete digital resume, richer than any paper resume could ever be. Live portfolio. Video pitch. Achievements.

Instant Hiring Decision

Companies shortlist, schedule interviews, or make on-the-spot offers, all digitally through the Proofile platform. Students get notified in real time. No waiting. No follow-up email chains.

For Students

Your Proofile QR Code is your identity. ProofiHire walks companies through your whole story — skills, projects, video pitch, academic background, passion track and personality. Just a scan.

Build Your Profile →

For Companies

Access 2,000 curated GenZ profiles. QR-powered, scan anyone. Richer than any paper resume could ever be. Make hiring decisions on the floor. Raise offer letters through Proofile. Digital. Fast. Direct.

Register Your Company →
Recognising Institutions

SPARK College Awards

At the Grand Finale on Day 2, colleges that sent the most engaged, most prepared and most impactful students are recognised. Not for sending the most students. For sending the right ones.

🏆

Most Engaged Campus

The college with the highest average student participation and interaction across all 3 days.

🌟

UniProofiler College of the Year

The institution that produced the most shortlisted UniProofilers for the Pitch Fest.

🚀

Best Startup from Campus

Awarded to the college whose student startup received the most investor attention at the Pitch Fest.

🎯

Passion Track Champion

The college whose students built the most impactful 1-Year Passion Roadmap.

🤝

Best Collaboration Campus

The college whose students formed the most cross-campus co-founder and collaboration connections.

💡

Innovation Spotlight

Awarded to the college with the most compelling GenZ Expo product on the expo floor.

Spotlight · After The Awards Ceremony

Educators Leadership Meet

Open to all SPARK Fest attendees

A candid roundtable between India's sharpest educators and learners on the future of education. How AI is rewriting the classroom, how the system is being digitalised over the next decade, and what students actually need to thrive in a world where the rules change every quarter. Held right after the SPARK College Awards ceremony, this is the conversation Indian education has been waiting for.

Educators & Founders
Deans, VCs, EdTech founders, students.
The Next 10 Years
What learning looks like by 2035.
Access System

UniProofiler Access Gate

Only UniProofilers attend SPARK.

This is not exclusion. This is quality. Every student at SPARK has done the work, completed their 180° profile and proven they are serious about their future. That is what makes the room what it is. That is why the conversations here are different from every other event.

📱
STEP 1
Download the Proofile app
Get started on iOS or Android.
STEP 2
Complete all 7 sections
Of your full digital profile.
🎥
STEP 3
Upload your 60-sec video pitch
Show the world who you are.
🔥
STEP 4
Hit 180° — UniProofiler unlocked
You're SPARK eligible.
🎯
STEP 5
Register for your passion track
Pick the one room that's yours.
🏆
STEP 6
Get shortlisted for Pitch Fest
Top students are curated by Proofile.
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