MeitY Startup Hub

This Baisakhi, we celebrate the spirit of new beginnings, growth, and prosperity — values that resonate deeply with the entrepreneurial journey. 🌾 At MeitY Startup Hub, we continue to nurture innovation and empower startups across India to harvest the fruits of their hard work and ideas. Here's to a season filled with success and inspiration! Ashwini Vaishnaw | Jitin Prasada | S Krishnan | Nand Kumarum | Krishan Kumar Singh | Panneerselvam ( PS ) Madanagopal | Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology | Digital India Programme | MyGov India | STPI - Software Technology Parks of India | IndiaAI | India Semiconductor Mission | Startup India | NITI Aayog Official | Anish Somani | Utkarsh Mathur | Sajid Raza | Pankaj Anand | Sonu Giri | Moniya K. | Simran Joshi | Itinder Singh | SHAHNAWAZ ANSARI | Kartikey Manan | Sokashree P. Kalra | Rashi Sharma

At the MSH DeepTech Arena during Startup Mahakumbh 2025, we witnessed an insightful exchange of ideas and bold visions in a power-packed panel moderated by Ms. Sangeeta Bavi (COO, YourStory). With thought leaders like Mr. Vikas (Hero for Startups), Mr. Sanjeev Mehta (Founder, Akashverse; Ex-MD, Standard Chartered Bank), Mr. Ramanan Ramanathan (Former Mission Director, Atal Innovation Mission), Mr. @Chander Shekher Joshi (Head - Technology & Innovation, TCS), and Mr. Amitesh Sinha (VP & Head - Corporate VC, Vedanta Spark) , the #deliberations spotlighted how cross-sector collaboration, mission-driven programs, and corporate-startup synergy are powering India’s innovation engine. From building robust startup ecosystems to harnessing deeptech for inclusive growth, the dialogue was a testament to India’s unstoppable entrepreneurial momentum. #MSHDeepTechArena #StartupMahakumbh2025 #InnovationForBharat #DeepTechIndia #BuildingForTheNation #ViksitBharat2047 #TechForGood #MeitYStartupHub Ashwini Vaishnaw | Jitin Prasada | S Krishnan | Nand Kumarum | Krishan Kumar Singh | Panneerselvam ( PS ) Madanagopal | Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology | Digital India Programme | MyGov India | STPI - Software Technology Parks of India | IndiaAI | India Semiconductor Mission | Startup India | NITI Aayog Official | FICCI | Startup Mahakumbh | Anish Somani | Utkarsh Mathur | Sajid Raza | Pankaj Anand | Sonu Giri | Moniya K. | Simran Joshi | Itinder Singh | SHAHNAWAZ ANSARI | Kartikey Manan | Sokashree P. Kalra | Rashi Sharma

🌟 Introducing: People of MSH 🌟 Behind every big milestone at MeitY Startup Hub is a passionate team member driving change, building ideas, and pushing boundaries. We’re excited to kick off this new series by spotlighting the incredible people who make it all happen — starting with Sonali Deewakar, our new Finance Executive. From managing compliance and accounting to dreaming of serving as a Finance Officer with the Government of India, Sonali brings precision, purpose, and positivity to Team MSH. When she’s not crunching numbers, she’s cruising on long drives or singing her heart out! Stay tuned as we bring you more stories from the heart of MeitY Startup Hub. #PeopleOfMSH #TeamMSH #BehindTheScenes #WomenInFinance #StartupIndia #MSHVoices Ashwini Vaishnaw | Jitin Prasada | S Krishnan | Nand Kumarum | Krishan Kumar Singh | Panneerselvam ( PS ) Madanagopal | Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology | Digital India Programme | MyGov India | STPI - Software Technology Parks of India | IndiaAI | India Semiconductor Mission | Startup India | NITI Aayog Official | Anish Somani | Utkarsh Mathur | Sajid Raza | Pankaj Anand | Sonu Giri | Moniya K. | Simran Joshi | Itinder Singh | SHAHNAWAZ ANSARI | Kartikey Manan | Sokashree P. Kalra | Rashi Sharma

At the MSH DeepTech Arena during Startup Mahakumbh, a powerful panel led by Mr. Rajiv Kumar Gupta, President-PB Fintech Ltd, explored how identity technologies are shaping the future of Digital Bharat. Featuring thought leaders from across the ecosystem: 🔹 Mr. Abhay Parekh – Head, AePS NFS & Market Initiatives, NPCI 🔹 Mr. Zach Ninan – Head of Innovation, UIDAI 🔹 Mr. Karan Tandon – Senior Manager, NeGD, MeitY 🔹 Mr. Ankush Tiwari – CEO, Pi Labs The session delved into how ID tech is enabling inclusion, securing digital identities, and powering innovation at population scale. From Aadhaar-driven authentication to next-gen fintech and gov-tech solutions, the discussion highlighted how Bharat is becoming a global model in identity-led digital transformation. #MSHDeepTechArena #StartupMahakumbh2025 #InnovationForBharat #DeepTechIndia #BuildingForTheNation #ViksitBharat2047 #TechForGood #MeitYStartupHub Ashwini Vaishnaw | Jitin Prasada | S Krishnan | Nand Kumarum | Krishan Kumar Singh | Panneerselvam ( PS ) Madanagopal | Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology | Digital India Programme | MyGov India | STPI - Software Technology Parks of India | IndiaAI | India Semiconductor Mission | Startup India | NITI Aayog Official | FICCI | Startup Mahakumbh | Utkarsh Mishra Anish Somani | Utkarsh Mathur | Sajid Raza | Pankaj Anand | Sonu Giri | Moniya K. | Simran Joshi | Itinder Singh | SHAHNAWAZ ANSARI | Kartikey Manan | Sokashree P. Kalra | Rashi Sharma

🚀 Meet the Interns of MeitY Startup Hub! Fresh ideas, bold dreams, and a whole lot of passion, our interns are bringing energy and creativity to the MSH ecosystem every day. From designing creatives and crafting content, To analyzing data and exploring finance strategies — they’re diving headfirst into the world of innovation and entrepreneurship! Get to know: 1. Avantika Chauhan – Technology driven human with a passion for entrepreneurship. 2. Baishali – Storyteller with a passion for policy & classical dance 3. Vipin Kumar Gaur – Our design whiz & future filmmaker 4. Sriya Kanneganti – Startup enthusiast, finance intern & your go-to for chocolate cake and cricket chats! Here’s to the future changemakers of India’s startup ecosystem. #InternsOfMSH #TeamMSH #StartupIndia #YoungMinds #FutureOfInnovation Ashwini Vaishnaw | Jitin Prasada | S Krishnan | Nand Kumarum | Krishan Kumar Singh | Panneerselvam ( PS ) Madanagopal | Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology | Digital India Programme | MyGov India | STPI - Software Technology Parks of India | IndiaAI | India Semiconductor Mission | Startup India | NITI Aayog Official | Anish Somani | Utkarsh Mathur | Sajid Raza | Pankaj Anand | Sonu Giri | Moniya K. | Simran Joshi | Itinder Singh | SHAHNAWAZ ANSARI | Kartikey Manan | Sokashree P. Kalra | Rashi Sharma

At the MeitY Startup Hub’s DeepTech Arena, industry leaders came together to decode the future of startup-corporate collaboration. Moderated by Ms. Kuppulakshmi Krishnamoorthy, Global Head , Zoho for Startups, the dynamic panel featured: 🔹 Mr. Utkarsh Mishra – Global Innovation & Strategy, Hero MotoCorp 🔹 Mr. Udit Chugh – Associate Director, Wipro 🔹 Mr. Achyut Chandra (AC) 🇮🇳 – Group Manager & Lead, HCLSoftware 🔹 Ms. Nayani Nasa – Innovative & Strategic Partnerships Specialist, Microsoft They shared powerful insights on how large enterprises are opening doors to co-create with startups,through innovation playbooks, partnership models, and ecosystem-building strategies. A masterclass in how collaboration fuels scale, speed, and sustainable impact in the deeptech space. Ashwini Vaishnaw | Jitin Prasada | S Krishnan | Nand Kumarum | Krishan Kumar Singh | Panneerselvam ( PS ) Madanagopal | Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology | Digital India Programme | MyGov India | STPI - Software Technology Parks of India | IndiaAI | India Semiconductor Mission | Startup India | NITI Aayog Official | FICCI | Startup Mahakumbh | Utkarsh Mishra Anish Somani | Utkarsh Mathur | Sajid Raza | Pankaj Anand | Sonu Giri | Moniya Kulkarni | Simran Joshi | Itinder Singh | SHAHNAWAZ ANSARI | Kartikey Manan | Sokashree P. Kalra | Rashi Sharma

MeitY Startup Hub proudly felicitates Zoho as an Innovation Champion in the SAAS sector , recognizing their outstanding contributions to India's digital transformation journey. The honour was presented by Shri S Krishnan, Secretary, MeitY at the Msh Deeptech Arena, at Startup Mahakumbh 2025. Here's to driving tech excellence and inspiring the next wave of startups! #InnovationChampions #SAASInnovation #MeitYStartupHub #StartupMahakumbh #DeeptechIndia #CorporateInnovation #ViksitBharat2047 Ashwini Vaishnaw | Jitin Prasada | S Krishnan | Nand Kumarum | Krishan Kumar Singh | Panneerselvam ( PS ) Madanagopal | Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology | Digital India Programme | MyGov India | STPI - Software Technology Parks of India | IndiaAI | India Semiconductor Mission | Startup India | NITI Aayog Official | FICCI | Startup Mahakumbh | Kuppulakshmi Krishnamoorthy Anish Somani | Utkarsh Mathur | Sajid Raza | Pankaj Anand | Sonu Giri | Moniya Kulkarni | Simran Joshi | Itinder Singh | SHAHNAWAZ ANSARI | Kartikey Manan | Sokashree P. Kalra | Rashi Sharma

MeitY Startup Hub proudly felicitated Hero MotoCorp as a Champion in Corporate Innovation in the Mobility Sector — a recognition of their unwavering commitment to technological excellence and for driving India’s innovation ecosystem forward. The honor was presented by Shri S Krishnan, Secretary, MeitY, during Startup Mahakumbh 2025, as a testament to the pivotal role Hero MotoCorp continues to play in shaping the future of mobility. Here’s to building the future — one innovation at a time. #InnovationChampions #MobilityInnovation #MeitYStartupHub #StartupMahakumbh #DeeptechIndia #CorporateInnovation #ViksitBharat2047 Ashwini Vaishnaw | Jitin Prasada | S Krishnan | Nand Kumarum | Krishan Kumar Singh | Panneerselvam ( PS ) Madanagopal | Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology | Digital India Programme | MyGov India | STPI - Software Technology Parks of India | IndiaAI | India Semiconductor Mission | Startup India | NITI Aayog Official | FICCI | Startup Mahakumbh | Utkarsh Mishra Anish Somani | Utkarsh Mathur | Sajid Raza | Pankaj Anand | Sonu Giri | Moniya Kulkarni | Simran Joshi | Itinder Singh | SHAHNAWAZ ANSARI | Kartikey Manan | Sokashree P. Kalra | Rashi Sharma

#StartupMahakumbh was a powerhouse of innovation, bringing together startups, investors, and industry leaders from across the country. Panneerselvam ( PS ) Madanagopal, CEO of MeitY Startup Hub, highlighted the high energy and impactful participation that shaped India’s startup landscape. As new ideas and innovations took center stage, the event inspired entrepreneurs and visionaries alike. #StartupMahakumbh #BharatInnovates #StartupEcosystem Archana Jahagirdar | ASSOCHAM (The Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India) | Dr. Arvind Gupta | Bootstrap Incubation and Advisory Foundation | Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade | ECGC Limited | FICCI | Government e Marketplace (GeM) | Indian Venture and Alternate Capital Association (IVCA) | Jitin Prasada | Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology | Nithin Kamath | nasscom | nasscom deeptech | Rikant Pittie | Prashanth Prakash | Sanjiv Singh | Sumeet Jarangal | SIDBI(Small Industries Development Bank of India) | Sanjeev Bikhchandani | Startup India | Sanjay Nayar | TiE

MeitY Startup Hub at the MSH Deeptech Arena at Startup Mahakumbh introduced the Electronic Manufacturing & Design Open Challenge with Shri S Krishnan, Secretary, MeitY launching the challenge. In collaboration with ELCINA, this initiative aims to fuel innovation, entrepreneurship, and self-reliance in India’s ESDM sector.  Startups at the idea stage can compete to win early-stage recognition grants, financial incentives, and a chance to execute a paid Proof of Concept (PoC) by clicking on this link - https://lnkd.in/grCV_sm3 Let’s work together to position India as a global leader in Deeptech innovations! #MSHDeepTechArena #StartupMahakumbh2025 #InnovationForBharat #DeepTechIndia #BuildingForTheNation #ViksitBharat2047 #TechForGood #MeitYStartupHub Ashwini Vaishnaw | Jitin Prasada | S Krishnan | Nand Kumarum | Krishan Kumar Singh | Panneerselvam ( PS ) Madanagopal | Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology | Digital India Programme | MyGov India | STPI - Software Technology Parks of India | IndiaAI | India Semiconductor Mission | Startup India | NITI Aayog Official | FICCI | Startup Mahakumbh | Anish Somani | Utkarsh Mathur | Sajid Raza | Pankaj Anand | Sonu Giri | Moniya Kulkarni | Simran Joshi | Itinder Singh | SHAHNAWAZ ANSARI | Kartikey Manan | Sokashree P. Kalra | Rashi Sharma