Startup Mahakumbh, India’s largest gathering of startups, will take place from April 3 to 5 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi to help India’s most promising startups move forward.
The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) will lead the event, with key organizers including 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.
India Emerging as Startup Powerhouse
It is well-supported by 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, demonstrating a national commitment to promoting innovation and entrepreneurship.
India has emerged as a worldwide startup powerhouse, owing to a healthy innovation culture and a strong entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Startup Mahakumbh Objective
With over 1.67 lakh companies, the country is experiencing an increase in Fintech, AI, DeepTech, Agritech, HealthTech, BioTech, ClimateTech, FinTech, Gaming, Mobility, Manufacturing, and SpaceTech advancements. Despite this momentum, many firms struggle to secure finance, mentorship, and worldwide expansion, making scalability and industry collaboration critical for long-term success.
Startup Mahakumbh seeks to bridge this gap and be a vibrant convergence of ideas, giving companies the opportunity to demonstrate their innovations while meeting with stakeholders who are critical to their success.
Startup Mahakumbh Companies Participating
Over 50 countries, 1,000 investors, and 3,000 exhibitors are scheduled for participation. Startup Mahakumbh will provide an unrivaled chance for startups to pitch their ideas to notable global investors and acquire insights from top accelerators, policymakers, and business executives from the United States, Europe, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia.
The event will feature industry pioneers such as Aman Gupta (boAt Lifestyle) in the D2C segment, Anjali Bansal (Avaana Capital) in Climate Tech, Aakrit Vaish (INDIAai Mission) in AI & DeepTech[SM1], Harsh Jain in Gaming, Nithin Kamath in FinTech, and Rikant Pittie in Mobility, among others, who will anchor key sector-specific pavilions, providing targeted guidance and deep industry insights.
Learning and Mentorship for Startups
The event will also act as a valuable networking opportunity for entrepreneurs to connect with industry experts and open up new growth opportunities through strategic partnerships.
Founders will obtain practical insights and help on developing scalable business models through exclusive knowledge sessions, masterclasses, mentoring sessions, fireside chats, and a special challenge called Startup Maharathi. The competition aims to find and accelerate India’s most promising early and growth-stage startups.
How will Startup Mahakumbh Help?
It will also include interactive exhibitions demonstrating cutting-edge solutions and technologies that can spark new ideas and collaborations. Participating in these interactive engagements allows founders to uncover possible partners and access lucrative funding opportunities, which can help them accelerate their growth trajectory.
