The second Startup Mahakumbh began on 3rd April 2025, at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. The event was inaugurated by the Union Commerce and Industry Minister Shri Piyush Goyal. The festival is a three-day event that aims to boost the startup ecosystem in India and nationwide economic growth.
Jitin Prasada, the Electronics and Information Technology Minister, delivered a special address at the inauguration.
Startup Mahakumbh is not just an event but a platform where entrepreneurs, investors, and thought leaders meet, exchange ideas, and build meaningful connections. The event is featuring the participation of over 50 countries and many districts of India, highlighting diversity and business opportunities.
This event is bringing the wave of entrepreneurship to India. Renowned institutions like Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta, Indian Institute of Management Kashipur, and IIT Bhilai Innovation and Technology Foundation (IBITF) are also participating in the event with their incubated startups as well as including 45+ tribal entrepreneurs.
“This year’s Startup Mahakumbh is bigger and better than last year. Pavilions have been set up in an area double that of last year’s. Nearly 3000 startups will be participating this time, as compared to 1500 last year. Masterclasses will be organized this year. Shri Sanjiv, Joint Secretary of the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), said, “Delegates from 64 countries are coming to take part.”
Shri Sanjiv described the event as a true “sangam” of startups and industry leaders. The first event attracted over 48,000+ visitors from around 26 states and 14 countries and promised to attract more this year.
The event is organized by leading industry bodies like FICCI, IVCA, ASSOCHAM, and Bootstrap Advisory & Foundation and is also supported by SIDBI, GEM, ECGC, MeitY, and DPIIT’s Startup India initiative. The organizing committee involves famous entrepreneurs, founders, and leaders who are at the top across industries. Aman Gupta, Piyush Bansal, Alok Mittal, Anjali Bansal, Prashanth Prakash, Shanti Mohan, and Sunali Rohra are some of the members of the organizing committee.
Startup Mahakumbh 2025 is a testament to India’s evolving startup scenario and dynamics. A place where entrepreneurs thrive, collaborate, innovate, and contribute to economic growth
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