Get ready for Startup Mahakumbh, the biggest event of innovation and entrepreneurship! Following a phenomenal inaugural edition, which was graced by the Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, the landmark event returns with its second edition, and is set to take place from April 3–5, 2025, at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.
With the focal theme as ‘Startup India @ 2047—Unfolding the Bharat Story’, Startup Mahakumbh will feature 3,000 startups, 1,000+ investors and incubators, 10,000+ delegates from 50+ countries, and 50,000+ business visitors, creating an unparalleled platform to shape the future of India’s entrepreneurial landscape. Experience cutting-edge innovation at the thematic pavilions focusing on key sectors like AI, Deeptech & Cybersecurity, HealthTech & BioTech, AgriTech, Climate Tech, Incubators & Accelerators, D2C, FinTech, Gaming & Sports, B2B & Precision Manufacturing, Defence & Space Tech and Mobility. Thematic activities include exhibitions, engaging panels, masterclasses, fireside chats, pitching sessions and so much more! An exciting highlight of the event is the Startup MahaRathi Challenge, a high-impact platform designed to identify and accelerate India’s most promising early to growth-stage startups
The comprehensive program is curated by an Organizing Committee featuring prominent leaders from India’s startup ecosystem. Led by FICCI, the key organizers include ASSOCHAM, nasscom, TiE, IVCA and Bootstrap Foundation. The event is well supported by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), reinforcing its commitment to fostering innovation and entrepreneurship at a national level.
Don’t miss this chance to be part of India’s startup revolution as we chart the course toward Viksit Bharat. Mark your calendars for April 3-5, 2025, and prepare to unleash your potential at Startup Mahakumbh!
About Startup Mahakumbh
Following the phenomenal success of its inaugural edition, graced by Shri Narendra Modi, Hon’ble Prime Minister of India, Startup Mahakumbh returns in a bigger, bolder, and more impactful avatar! Scheduled from April 3–5, 2025, at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, this landmark event is set to shape the future of India’s startup ecosystem under the theme, ‘Startup India @ 2047: Unfolding the Bharat Story.’
The event is spearheaded by India’s foremost Startup Ecosystem Leaders and led by FICCI in collaboration with ASSOCHAM, IVCA, nasscom, Bootstrap Foundation, and other key industry stakeholders, with support from the National Startup Advisory Council (NSAC), DPIIT, and Startup India. The curated program will showcase sectoral pavilions focused on AI, Deeptech & Cybersecurity, HealthTech & BioTech, AgriTech, Climate Tech, Incubators & Accelerators, D2C, FinTech, Gaming & Sports, B2B & Precision Manufacturing, Defence & Space Tech and Mobility. Each pavilion will host sector-based exhibitions, conference sessions, master classes, pitching opportunities, roundtables, etc., to facilitate global exposure and opportunities for startups.
This year’s theme will focus on the journey and vision of India’s startup ecosystem over the next two decades, aiming to shape a self-reliant and innovative and Viksit Bharat by 2047. It will highlight the evolving policies, people, and partnerships that will drive the country’s transformation into a global leader in innovation and entrepreneurship.
About Exhibition
As an exhibitor at the Startup Mahakumbh , you can gain unparalleled visibility and access to key stakeholders from the Startup Ecosystem like angel investors, alternative investment funds, family offices, HNIs, bankers, academic, corporate and ecosystem-driven incubators, accelerators, captains of industry, government agencies, and the international community.
We have specially curated Startup Booth/Pod available in each of these Pavilions, for startups and other organizations to exhibit. We are excited to invite you to exhibit at Startup Mahakumbh and be a part of this vibrant ecosystem!
There will be 10 thematic pavilions focused on industries like AI, Deeptech & Cybersecurity, HealthTech & BioTech, AgriTech, Climate Tech, Incubators & Accelerators, D2C, FinTech, Gaming & Sports, B2B & Precision Manufacturing, Defence & Space Tech, Mobility. The Event is anticipated to draw a substantial number of visitors, comprising registered delegates as well as other professionals eager to explore and collaborate.
About Conference
Startup Mahakumbh Conference is set to be a powerhouse of insights, innovation, and collaboration, featuring engaging sessions across the 10 thematic pavilions. The conference will bring startup founders, investors, policymakers, industry leaders, and global ecosystem enablers to engage in meaningful conversations and drive impactful change.
Key Highlights
- One Main track & 10 Thematic tracks
- High-Impact Panel Discussions featuring Founders, Investors, Policymakers, exploring trends, investment landscapes, global expansion strategies, and challenges designed to inspire and empower entrepreneurs.
- Fireside Chats and exclusive candid conversations with unicorn founders, VCs, Global Thought Leaders offering insights into their journeys and success stories.
- Masterclasses & Workshops offering hands-on, sector based learnings
- Mentoring & Investor Connect- Select Startups will get the opportunity to present their ventures to a panel of Investors, unlocking potential investments and strategic collaborations.
With a strong lineup of renowned speakers, global mentors and successful startup founders, the Startup Mahakumbh Conference invites you to be a part of the conversations shaping the future of entrepreneurship and innovation in India and beyond.
Who Should Attend?
- Â Startups & Entrepreneurs: Looking to scale their businesses and gain visibility
- Â Investors & VCs: Seeking the next big idea
- Â Policymakers & Government Bodies: Shaping policies to strengthen the startup ecosystem
- Â Corporate Leaders & Innovators: Exploring collaborations and future-ready solutions
- Â Future Entrepreneurs: Seeking knowledge and inspiration
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