Christ Academy Institute for Advanced Studies (CAIAS), Bangalore is a higher educational institution, affiliated to Bangalore University, and administered by the members of Carmelites of Mary Immaculate (CMI) who pioneered the cause of social upliftment through their service in the fields of education and various other humanitarian activities for more than a century and a half. The academic fraternity of CAIAS is passionate about serving the higher educational needs of its students through its bachelor and post graduate degree programs.

The CAIAS Startup Summit aims to be a premier event designed to bring together visionary entrepreneurs and start up enthusiasts to exchange ideas and network and is dedicated to recognizing and celebrating the most promising and innovative startups that are shaping the future of business with groundbreaking ideas, relentless passion and lasting social impact.