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The Indian government has approved ₹916.91 crore in funding for 217 startup incubators under the Startup India Seed Fund Scheme. These incubators will play a crucial role in supporting early-stage startups across India by offering capital, mentorship, infrastructure, and market access to accelerate innovation, job creation, and entrepreneurship.
The second edition of Startup Mahakumbh, the world's largest platform for innovation and entrepreneurship, is scheduled from April 3–5, 2025, at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. Building on the success of its inaugural edition, the event aims to showcase India's startup ecosystem under the theme "Startup India @ 2047 — Unfolding the Bharat Story."
IIM Kashipur’s FIED has funded 23 startups with INR 5 crore, fostering innovation in AI, fintech, and healthcare. The initiative, backed by DPIIT’s Startup India Seed Fund Scheme, aims to strengthen India’s entrepreneurial ecosystem by providing early-stage capital, mentorship, and networking opportunities to high-potential startups.
Former Union Minister Jayant Sinha and Sandiip Bhammer, Founder of Green Frontier Capital, have co-authored "India’s Green Startups", launched on January 21, 2025. Published by Juggernaut Books with a foreword by Nandan Nilekani, the book celebrates the achievements of Indian entrepreneurs driving sustainable innovation. It offers valuable insights into merging profitability with environmental responsibility, aiming to inspire the next wave of green startups.
Celebrating National Startup Day, the Startup India initiative has recognized three Telangana-based startups—Skyroot Aerospace, Axial Aero, and Autocracy Machinery—as top performers. These companies have demonstrated exceptional innovation and growth in their respective fields, contributing significantly to India's burgeoning startup ecosystem.
Since its inception in 2016, the Startup India initiative has dramatically shaped the nation’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. With over 57,000 recognized startups, more than $100 billion in funding, and the rise of 108 unicorns, India stands as a global startup powerhouse. National Startup Day, declared on January 16, 2022, highlights the government's commitment to innovation and economic growth.
In celebration of National Startup Day 2025, the Startup Policy Forum (SPF) has launched two initiatives, 'Startup Baithak' and 'Startup Baatcheet', in collaboration with the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) and Startup India. These programs aim to foster innovation, facilitate dialogue, and strengthen India's startup ecosystem.
Prashant Pitti, co-founder of EaseMyTrip, announced that his fintech startup, Optimo, garnered 4,344 applications for a 'Founder's Office' role aimed at transforming MSME lending in India. The position, based in Bangalore, offers candidates the opportunity to work directly with Pitti on multiple projects.
In a strategic move to enhance India's manufacturing sector, DPIIT has signed an MoU with JK Cement. This collaboration aims to provide startups with access to advanced infrastructure, R&D facilities, and mentorship, fostering innovation and entrepreneurship across the nation.
In a groundbreaking initiative, Kerala-based startup Green Bio Products, under the aegis of the Kerala Irrigation Infrastructure Development Corporation (KIIDC), is set to launch 'Hilly Aqua,' India's first eco-friendly compostable water bottle. This move aims to replace conventional plastic bottles with biodegradable alternatives, significantly contributing to environmental sustainability.
Balmer Lawrie & Co. Ltd., a leading PSU under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, has announced a ₹1 crore equity investment in NapTapGo, a Noida-based pod hotel startup. Founded by Nitin Malhotra, NapTapGo aims to revolutionize affordable luxury in hospitality with AI and IoT-powered capsule accommodations. This strategic funding, part of Balmer Lawrie's annual startup programme, highlights the PSU’s commitment to fostering innovation in alignment with the government's Startup India initiative.
The Circle: Founders Club led a delegation of Indian startups to COMEUP 2024, South Korea’s flagship global startup event. Representing sectors like AI, IoT, and influencer marketing, the startups participated in pitch competitions and networking with international investors, corporates, and accelerators. Backed by DPIIT and Startup India, the initiative fostered strategic collaborations and introduced Indian startups to South Korea’s innovation ecosystem, enhancing their global expansion opportunities.