Industries Minister Shri PK Kunhalikutty launches Huddle Global 2026 app and AI Chatbot

Trivandrum / October 15, 2026

Thiruvananthapuram, Oct. 15: Minister for Industries, IT and AI Shri P. K. Kunhalikutty today launched an exclusive app and AI chatbot for the Huddle Global 2026, Asia’s largest beachside startup festival being organized by Kerala Startup Mission (KSUM) from November 12 to 14 at Kovalam here.

Shri Kunhalikutty launched the app in the presence of Shri Seeram Sambasiva Rao, IAS, Special Secretary, Department of Electronics & IT, Government of Keralam, KSUM CEO Shri Anoop Ambika, Shri Nisarudeen Rawther, Secretary and Registrar, KSUM, Shri Ashok Kurian Panjikaran Head - Business Linkages and other KSUM officials.

The app is designed to facilitate smooth and seamless networking among entrepreneurs, mentors, investors and other participants of the Huddle Global, besides scaling up the business collaborations and exchange of ideas.

The app has all the information about Huddle Global 2026 including the various sessions, venues, services and products of the participating start-ups. The app also provides profiles of mentors, investors, speakers, exhibitors, startups and their products.  Participants can book time slots to meet with investors and mentors through the app.

The AI Chatbot named ‘Nila’ will provide quick and convenient access to event-related information, helping delegates find answers to their queries and navigate the event more efficiently.

Now into its 8th edition, Huddle Global 2026, will see convergence of founders, investors, social entrepreneurs, innovators, policymakers and industry leaders to shape the future of technology and entrepreneurship, imparting an added thrust to innovation and growth.

More than 4000 startups, 200 HNI’s (High Net worth Individuals), 300 plus startup mentors, 200 plus corporates, 150 plus exhibitors, over 150 investors and 300 eminent speakers will attend Huddle Global 2026.

The flagship event will facilitate products launch, round table-conferences of GCC leaders, exhibitions, 500 plus investor matchmaking, business networking and mentoring sessions.

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