Chandigarh, Feb. 22 -- More than 150 applications have been received so far for the TiECON Chandigarh 2025, which is scheduled to take place on March 7.

The entrepreneurial conclave has announced Rs.5 crore instant funding for startups. Applications have been received from diverse business sectors, including software as a service (SaaS), direct-to-consumer (D2C), electric vehicles and agritech. Entrepreneurs from cities like Bengaluru, Mumbai, NCR, Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh have shown keen interest in the funding opportunity.

This instant funding initiative is being organised in collaboration with TiE Chandigarh and Chandigarh Angels Network (CAN). While Rs.5 crore is the minimum amount set for disbursement, additional funds may be...