The maiden edition of Startup Mahakumbh was a phenomenal success, bringing together 1300+ exhibitors, including unicorns, soonicorns, startups, as well as incubators and accelerators, exhibiting across 10 thematic pavilions. The event was graced by the kind presence of Shri Narendra Modi, Hon’ble Prime Minister of India, whose inspiring Keynote Address resonated deeply with the audience. The expo attracted 48,000+ business visitors, creating an unparalleled platform for innovation, networking, and collaboration. The event featured a conference with 392 top-tier speakers, including unicorn founders, thought leaders, policymakers, and influencers speaking across 10 thematic tracks. The conference was attended by 5000+ delegates, including 200+ leading angel investors, VCs, and family offices. The event also drew 4000+ future entrepreneurs.
Building on this resounding success, we are now pleased to announce the second edition of Startup Mahakumbh – themed, ‘Startup India @ 2047: Unfolding the Bharat Story.’ This edition will be held from April 3–5, 2025 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. Promising to be bigger, bolder, and more impactful, the event is designed to ignite entrepreneurship, foster innovation, and establish itself as a transformative platform for the startup ecosystem. As a prelude to this landmark event, a curtain-raiser was held on January 16, 2025, marking the 9th anniversary of Startup India on the National Startup Day.
Startup Mahakumbh will bring together 3,000+ exhibiting startups, 12 thematic pavilions, 1,000+ investors, 1,000+ incubators & accelerators, 10,000+ delegates, 50+ countries, 5,000+ entrepreneurs, 50,000+ business visitors, and representatives from 30+ States & UTs.
The event is led by FICCI in collaboration with key industry stakeholders like ASSOCHAM, IVCA, and Bootstrap Foundation, and is well supported by the National Startup Advisory Council (NSAC), DPIIT, and Startup India. The programme is curated by an Organizing Committee comprising prominent leaders from the Indian startup ecosystem, including Prashanth Prakash (Founding Partner, Accel India), Sanjeev Bikhchandani (Founder & Executive Vice Chairman, Info Edge), Sanjay Nayar (Founder & Chairman, Sorin Investments), and Archana Jahagirdar (Founder & Managing Partner, Rukam Capital), amongst others.
Startup Mahakumbh will feature thematic pavilions highlighting emerging sectors and industries, including AI & DeepTech, Cybersecurity, B2B & Precision Manufacturing, Defence & Space Tech, BioTech & HealthTech, D2C, FinTech, Gaming & Sports, AgriTech, Climate Tech, Incubators & Accelerators and Mobility. The Event will also have a series of high-impact sessions and thought leadership discussions. Among the highlights will be masterclasses, panel discussions, fireside chats, pitching opportunities, roundtables, etc., to facilitate global exposure and opportunities for startups.
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