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Calling All Tech & Automation Startups
Igniting Innovation, Scaling the Future
Automation Expo South 2026, South India’s largest exhibition for Automation, Smart Manufacturing & Industrial Technology, invites disruptive startups to showcase innovations that are shaping the future of industry.
If you’re building solutions in automation, AI, robotics, IIoT, smart factories, energy efficiency, or industrial digitalisation — this is your stage.
Startup Innovation Award
Automation Expo South 2026 | 12–14 March 2026
New Exhibition Hall, Chennai Trade Centre (CTC)
Get the opportunity to exhibit at Automation Expo South 2026 at a highly subsidised cost, gain national visibility, and present your innovation in front of industry leaders, investors, OEMs, system integrators, and decision-makers.
How to Participate
Step 1
Create a short video introducing your startup and innovation.
Step 2
Explain how your solution solves an industry problem via automation
Step 3
Submit the video for evaluation
Step 4
Our jury will shortlist the Top 10 most promising startups
Industries Driving Demand
Smart Manufacturing
Innovative solutions for MES, robotics, and predictive analytics.
AI & Machine Learning
GenAI copilots, digital twins, and process optimization.
Industrial Robotics
Collaborative robots, AGVs/AMRs, and autonomous systems.
Biotech & Healthcare Tech
AI-powered diagnostics, drug discovery platforms, and med-tech devices.
Energy & Cleantech
Startups driving renewable, hydrogen, and net-zero solutions.
Supply Chain & Logistics
Digital platforms for real-time visibility and optimization.
2026 – Inflection Point
Surge in industrial AI and robotics adoption across sectors.
2027 – Expansion
Deeper integration of cleantech, biotech, and digital supply chain startups.
2030 – Scale Up
Automation startups drive India’s Industry 4.0 leadership globally.
Rewards for the Top 10 Startups
Top 3 Winners
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Get a 6 sq. m stall for just ₹20,000 (inclusive of GST)
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1st Position Winner receives the
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Priority visibility at the exhibition
Next 7 Selected Startups
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Get a 6 sq. m stall for ₹35,000 (inclusive of GST)
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Opportunity to present your product to:
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Industry leaders
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Investors
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CXOs
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OEMs & System Integrators
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65,000+ trade visitors
Each selected startup receives a fully equipped 2 × 3 sq. m exhibition stall, including:
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Octonorm wall panels
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Carpet flooring
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Name fascia
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1 table & 2 chairs
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3 spotlights
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1 power plug point (5 Amps)
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Waste bin
All-inclusive setup — just walk in, showcase your innovation, and engage with the industry.
What’s Included for All 10 Startups
Why Participate: Strategic Advantage
Showcase Disruption
Put your ideas in front of India’s most powerful industrial buyers.
Prime Visibility
Gain media coverage and position your startup at Asia’s largest automation showcase.
Investor Connect
Meet VCs, accelerators, and corporate venture arms.
Policy & Government Linkages
Opportunities to align with Make in India & Digital India initiatives.
Discover the next wave of automation disruptors.
Witness live demos of breakthrough technologies in action.
Connect with India’s most promising founders in industrial AI, robotics, cleantech, and biotech.
Engage with investors and accelerators looking to fund scalable automation solutions.
Official Publication
Community Partner
Gold Sponsors
Silver Sponsors
Supporting Associations
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