BharatNetra Startup Bootcamp | 28th May 2026

​The Government of Odisha, in partnership with the Singapore-based Global Finance and Technology Network (GFTN), has launched the BharatNetra Initiative with the establishment of the Integrated Global Financial Technology Capability Hub (I-GFTCH) in Bhubaneswar. Through a four-pillar strategy - STEP (Space, Talent, Ecosystem and Policy) - the initiative aims to strengthen FinTech and InsurTech innovation while positioning Odisha as a gateway to world-class digital finance growth.

​​Leveraging Odisha’s strategic location on India’s eastern coast and its position within a multi-billion-dollar APAC financial technology corridor, BharatNetra is positioning the state as a gateway to world-class fintech growth and digital transformation. Under the broader I-GFTCH , Startup Réseau will operate a series of thematic bootcamps, incubation, and acceleration programs over the year.

​Earlier this year we hosted the first BharatNetra Startup Bootcamp in Bhubaneswar, Odisha with 30 founders participating.

​The day-long engagement featured three hands-on workshops and a speed mentoring session with industry experts. Following the bootcamp, four startups were shortlisted for the BharatNetra Startup Incubator Programme, which commenced in March 2026.

​The upcoming cohort of the Bootcamp is designed for FinTech + InsurTech innovators and emerging ventures from Odisha. This is a 1-day mentorship bootcamp designed to help founders strengthen business model viability, sharpen product–market fit and explore integration opportunities within the Government of Odisha’s digital and financial ecosystem.

​With deep domain expertise, personalised guidance and strategic ecosystem access, the bootcamp will serve as a crucial evaluation pathway for startups aiming to secure a place in the next phase - the Incubation Program.

​​Agenda for the Bootcamp

​10:00 AM - Registrations & Networking

​10:15 AM - Opening Remarks

​​10:30 AM - The FinTech Founder's Journey & Reality Check: What It Actually Takes to Build in India

​​11:15 AM - Business Canvas Model

​​1:00 PM - Lunch Break

​​2:00 PM - Overview of Fintech Landscape in India and Demystifying Regulatory Frameworks

​​3:30 PM - 1:1 Cluster-Based Mentoring Sessions

​​4:30 PM - Networking & High-Tea