Vadodara To Host Vibrant Gujarat Exhibition For MSMEs, Startups And Industry Leaders

The Gujarat government will host a large-scale industrial and entrepreneurial showcase in Vadodara next week as part of the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference (VGRC) 2026, bringing together micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), startups, artisans, and industry leaders from across Central Gujarat.

The Vibrant Gujarat Regional Exhibition (VGRE) will be held at GSFC University from June 29 to July 3, alongside the two-day regional conference scheduled for June 29 and 30. The event will span more than 8,000 square metres of exhibition space and is expected to highlight the region’s industrial strength and growing innovation ecosystem.

According to officials, the exhibition aims to create a unified platform where entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers, and business leaders can interact and explore opportunities for collaboration. It will feature participation from MSMEs, women-led enterprises, tribal producers, cooperatives, startups, and large industries, reflecting a broad cross-section of Central Gujarat’s economic landscape.

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The exhibition will include key business initiatives such as a Reverse Buyer-Seller Meet (RBSM) and an ‘Udyami Mela’, designed to connect small businesses and artisans with domestic and international buyers. Dedicated stalls will also showcase products from Tribal Haat, award-winning artisans, and emerging startups, alongside displays of government schemes and development programmes.

Organisers have divided the exhibition into three thematic halls. The first hall will focus on industry and corporate participation, including public and private sector companies, financial institutions, and organisations promoting trade and investment. The second hall will highlight innovation, startups, and livelihoods, featuring contributions from institutions such as IIT Gandhinagar, Gujarat Student Startup and Innovation Hub participants, and major enterprises like State Bank of India and Amul.

The third hall will focus on entrepreneurship development and export promotion, with initiatives led by the Centre for Entrepreneurship Development (CED) and the Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO). Officials said the event is designed to strengthen market access, promote innovation, and showcase Central Gujarat’s growing role as a hub for industry, entrepreneurship, and sustainable economic development.

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