AA KA MAAA KA MABizz Buzz Soirée 2026

Long before startups, Kalinga had the Sadhabas: seafaring merchants who sailed their boitas to Bali, Java and Sumatra. Odisha still remembers them every year at Boita Bandana and Bali Jatra.

AA KA MA is RCM's business carnival, where Odisha's young founders, artisans and student entrepreneurs sell, pitch and learn side by side. It began in 2024. In 2025 it grew to 51 exhibitors, with ₹4.5 lakh invested in the Startup Sprint winners.

Edition

3rd

Since

2024

Exhibitors in 2025

51

Invested in 2025 winners

₹4.5 L

The six experiences

1. 01The Captain's PitchBring your pitch deck to experts and investors at the Startup Pitch & Idea2Success Summit.
2. 02Enterprise HarbourThe marketplace of ventures: 50+ stalls from Odisha's founders, makers and student entrepreneurs.
3. 03Trade WindsNetworking with founders, mentors and investors.
4. 04The Innovation VoyageA space for creative thinking.
5. 05The Trade ChallengeStrategic and entrepreneurial decision-making challenges.
6. 06Legacy of the SadhabasA tribute to Odisha's maritime trading heritage, remembered each year at Boita Bandana and Bali Jatra.

2025 Startup Sprint winners

1. 1Matihandichennapoda.com2025 Startup Sprint winner₹2 lakh investment
2. 2Chakho Choco2025 runner-up₹1.5 lakh investment
3. 3Davik2025 second runner-up₹1 lakh investment

From past editions

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  CraftSmith (opens in a new tab)

  Handicrafts

  Handicrafts, bags and jewellery.

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  K R Fashions (opens in a new tab)

  Gifts

  Fancy gifts.

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  Sanskarii Traders (opens in a new tab)

  Fashion

  A modern, fashionable identity.

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  Nishar Jewels (opens in a new tab)

  Jewellery

  Trendy, affordable anti-tarnish jewellery.

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  Chilika Spices (opens in a new tab)

  Spices

  A homegrown spice brand from Odisha, offering fresh organic spices.

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  The Little Loom (opens in a new tab)

  Crochet · Student

  Handmade crochet, decorative candles, cute items and keyrings.

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  Dumbo Delight (opens in a new tab)

  Street food · Student

  A fun, pocket-friendly food brand.

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  Fruitopia (opens in a new tab)

  Fruit salads · Student

  Fresh, colourful fruit salads. A bowl full of happiness!

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  Pav & Pour (opens in a new tab)

  Snacks & drinks · Student

  Delicious moments with irresistible flavours and fresh delights.

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  Icy Popps (opens in a new tab)

  Ice pops · Student

  On a mission to revive every '90s kid's favourite.

• LVisit

  Laadli Fashion (opens in a new tab)

  Boutique

  A house-cum-stall boutique.

• DVisit

  Dangrad (opens in a new tab)

  Gifts · Student

  Scented candles, phone covers, bracelets and artificial flowers.

Pitch registration

• Student Startup PitchFor students with an idea or prototype₹1,000Register (opens in a new tab)
• Early-Stage StartupFor startups ready to grow₹1,500Register (opens in a new tab)
• Established BusinessFor businesses already trading₹2,000Register (opens in a new tab)

*Funding of up to ₹1 Cr is an opportunity, not a guarantee, and is subject to the organisers' terms.

Chief guest

Speakers

• SPSoumya PandaFounder & Corporate Founder Coach, Simplifoundr
• KAK. Ajay KumarFounder, XBandGlobalK. Ajay Kumar on LinkedIn (opens in a new tab)
• KRKrishna RathFounder & CFO, Zenisk Insurance · finvestor.in
• MSProf. Maheswar SatpathyProfessor, Utkal University · Founder & CEO, Global-ALTProf. Maheswar Satpathy on LinkedIn (opens in a new tab)
• MMMohar MishraCTO & Co-Founder, Inovaare CorporationMohar Mishra on LinkedIn (opens in a new tab)
• SMSrustijeet MishraStrategic M&A Advisor · Founder, ActionLab 2050 Foundation
• VSVenkatesh SettyFounder, VCPlus
• PPDr. Priti Prativa BholaEx-OAS · Leader & Speaker