Startup Mahakumbh 2025, the world’s largest startup event is poised to return with an ambitious vision to ignite innovation, empower entrepreneurs and elevate India’s position on the global startup stage. Scheduled to take place from April 3 to 5, 2025, the second edition of this flagship event is set to foster collaboration, inclusivity and technological […]
The initiative aims to empower startups across Maharashtra with Rs.30 crores allocated to each regional division, underscoring commitment to fostering a vibrant startup ecosystem and spurring economic growth. Boosting Maharashtra’s potential to become India’s startup capital, the Small Industries Development Bank of India announced Rs 200 crores fund to support innovation and entrepreneurship. Unveiled on […]
Out of 1.52 lakh startups recognized under the Startup India initiative by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), 5,063 startups—around 3.3% of the total—have been shut down, according to data shared by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs as of December 5, 2024. This information was disclosed by Jitin Prasada, Minister of […]
Swiggy’s largest investor Prosus could realise more than $500 million from the food and grocery delivery firm’s upcoming IPO as it plans to offload 5% stake during the listing. The amount is calculated based on Swiggy’s estimated listing valuation at $11-12 billion. It may change depending on the final issue price. Besides Prosus, other investors […]
LinkedIn released its seventh annual top startups list for India, showcasing the country’s emerging companies based on data from the professional social-networking site. The report comes amid a booming environment for entrepreneurs. In fact, India has the third-largest startup ecosystem in the world, according to official government site Startup India. “As of 2022, the number of unicorns […]
From agritech to healthtech and edtech, explore the booming sectors in smaller cities and the opportunities they offer for startups. Learn how entrepreneurs are thriving in these regions, solving local problems, and driving economic growth. India’s startup revolution, once confined to the tech parks of Bengaluru or the financial corridors of Mumbai, is now spreading […]
Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh says Chandrayaan-3 will raise the level of India’s International collaborations, particularly in Science, Technology, Innovation and StartUps India and the United States today jointly launched a call for proposals on Critical and Emerging Technology: Quantum Technologies and Artificial Intelligence for Transforming Lives India’s Science Minister Dr Jitendra Singh said, the […]
Support being provided in curated tracks like Investor Pitching, Government Connects, Corporate & Unicorn Engagements, Brand Showcase and International Market Access The handholding support for winners and finalists of National Startup Awards 2022 was launched by the Secretary, DPIIT, Shri Rajesh Kumar Singh on 02.05.2023 after the announcement of the result of the National Startup […]
Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Science & Technology; Minister of State (Independent Charge) Earth Sciences; MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh announced a special drive for StartUps and R&D activities in the new and emerging areas in the University ecosystems of North Eastern region, Jammu & Kashmir […]
16th January. Yes, that is the day Startup India started up. The day which is being celebrated as National Startup Day. To celebrate the spirit of Indian startup ecosystem and mark this momentous day, we have chosen 10th January 2023 to 16th January 2023 as Startup India Innovation Week. In this context, various workshops, capacity building sessions […]
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