The second edition of Startup Mahakumbh, the largest startup conclave globally, commences today at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, and continues until April 5, 2025. Here's all you want to know about this milestone event:
Event Highlights
Scale and Participation:
More than 3,000 startups, 1,000 investors, and 10,000 delegates from over 50 nations.
A predicted attendance of 50,000+ business travelers.
Theme: "Startup India @ 2047: Unfolding the Bharat Story", envisioning India's entrepreneurial journey towards a self-reliant and innovative future.
Key Features
Thematic Pavilions:
Focused on industry areas such as AI, HealthTech, FinTech, AgriTech, SpaceTech, Gaming, and Climate Tech.
Exhibitions of latest innovations.
Special Programs:
Startup MahaRathi Challenge: INR 30 crore funding corpus with grants up to INR 5 lakh for potential startups.
Government e-Marketplace Pavilion: Opportunities for startups to interact with government buyers.
Networking Opportunities:
Meet venture capitalists, angel investors, and corporate funds.
Exclusive platforms for cross-border collaborations and international market access.
Speakers and Activities
Industry leaders such as Kris Gopalakrishnan (Infosys), Nithin Kamath (Zerodha), and Bollywood actors-turned-investors such as Sonam Kapoor will preside over discussions.
Masterclasses, fireside sessions, live product launches, and policy-oriented panels are some of the activities on offer.
Backed by DPIIT and leading industry associations such as FICCI and NASSCOM, Startup Mahakumbh is a revolutionary platform that is building India's entrepreneurial future.
Sources: Times of India, YourStory, Startup Mahakumbh Official Site