Prayagraj: Purvanchal Startup Samvad-2026 will be held on Nov 4 at Rajju Bhaiya University. It will showcase new ideas and technology to solve local problems of Purvanchal. The event is jointly organised by the university and AKTU Lucknow, and over 50 startups will display their innovations.University vice-chancellor Prof Akhilesh Kumar Singh said that the event would be the first of its kind in Purvanchal and is expected to draw around 1,000 participants. Representatives from 17 state universities and more than 100 universities are expected to attend the programme. More than 100 startup representatives will also participate.A startup expo will form a key part of the event, with 10 startups associated with the university displaying their work. The event will provide a platform for startups, universities and academic institutions to discuss technology-driven solutions to local problems and explore opportunities for collaboration and innovation.Several newly developed facilities on the university campus will also be inaugurated during the programme.