India’s largest startup event, Startup Mahakumbh 2024, will take place from April 3-5 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. The event will bring together over 1,000 investors, 3,000 exhibitors, and global leaders. It will offer funding, mentorship, networking, and industry insights for startups looking to scale and innovate.
The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) will lead the event. Other organizers include the Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM), NASSCOM, The Indus Entrepreneurs (TiE), the Indian Private Equity & Venture Capital Association (IVCA), and the Bootstrap Foundation. Government bodies like the Government e Marketplace (GeM), the Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI), the Export Credit Guarantee Corporation of India Limited (ECGC), the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), and Startup India also support the event.
India has become a global startup powerhouse. It has over 167,000 companies in sectors like FinTech, AI, DeepTech, Agritech, HealthTech, BioTech, ClimateTech, Gaming, Mobility, Manufacturing, and SpaceTech. However, many startups face challenges in getting financing, mentorship, and global expansion.
Scalability and industry collaboration are important for their long-term success. Startup Mahakumbh aims to create a place for ideas to come together. It will give companies a chance to show their innovations and connect with important stakeholders.
Global leaders gather at Startup Mahakumbh
Over 50 countries are expected to take part. This will give startups a chance to pitch their ideas to international investors.
They can also get insights from top accelerators, policymakers, and business executives from the United States, Europe, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia. Industry pioneers like Aman Gupta (boAt Lifestyle), Anjali Bansal (Avaana Capital), Aakrit Vaish (INDIAai Mission), Harsh Jain (Gaming), Nithin Kamath (FinTech), and Rikant Pittie (Mobility) will lead sector-specific pavilions. They will provide guidance and industry insights.
Entrepreneurs will also benefit from knowledge sessions, masterclasses, mentoring sessions, fireside chats, and a special competition called Startup Maharathi. This challenge aims to find and help India’s most promising early and growth-stage startups. The event will have interactive exhibitions showing cutting-edge solutions and technologies.
This will stimulate new ideas and collaborations. Founders can identify potential partners and secure funding opportunities to help their growth. Startup Mahakumbh 2024 seeks to transform the startup ecosystem in India.
It is an event not to be missed for those in the startup world.
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