Startup Mahakumbh

#StartupMahakumbh emerged as a confluence of young innovators, bringing together a diverse range of startups from across the country. @Dr. Ekroop Caur highlighted the vibrant energy of the event, applauding the strong participation from Karnataka and beyond. With tech-driven solutions, product-focused ventures, and innovation across domains, it was a space that truly reflected the scale and spirit of India’s #startup movement. #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 | MeitY Startup Hub | Nithin Kamath | nasscom | nasscom deeptech | Dr.Panneerselvam ( PS ) Madanagopal | Rikant Pittie | Prashanth Prakash | Sanjiv Singh | Sumeet Jarangal | SIDBI(Small Industries Development Bank of India) | Sanjeev Bikhchandani | Startup India | Sanjay Nayar | TiE

#StartupMahakumbh, founders got the space they needed to showcase real solutions to real-world problems. Naveen Gupta, founder of Trev Mobility, was there with his EV-based ride platform aimed at improving everyday travel experiences. Events like these helped startups connect, learn, and take the next step forward. #StartupMahakumbh #BharatInnovates #DPIIT #StartupEcosystem #Mobility 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 | MeitY Startup Hub | Nithin Kamath | nasscom | nasscom deeptech | Dr.Panneerselvam ( PS ) Madanagopal | Rikant Pittie | Prashanth Prakash | Sanjiv Singh | Sumeet Jarangal | SIDBI(Small Industries Development Bank of India) | Sanjeev Bikhchandani | Startup India | Sanjay Nayar | TiE

Tanveer Ahmed, Co-Founder & CTO of Digantara, shared his excitement about how #StartupMahakumbh was enabling a deeper exploration into India’s growing defense and space-tech ecosystem. For him, the event wasn’t just a showcase, it was a signal that India’s deep-tech innovation was ready to scale independently. With so many stakeholders under one roof, #StartupMahakumbh helped catalyze the next wave of launches, collaborations, and breakthroughs in cutting-edge tech. #StartupMahakumbh #BharatInnovates #StartupEcosystem #SpaceTech #DeepTech 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 | MeitY Startup Hub | Nithin Kamath | nasscom | nasscom deeptech | Dr.Panneerselvam ( PS ) Madanagopal | Rikant Pittie | Prashanth Prakash | Sanjiv Singh | Sumeet Jarangal | SIDBI(Small Industries Development Bank of India) | Sanjeev Bikhchandani | Startup India | Sanjay Nayar | TiE

Nidhi Bansal, Director, Technology Development Fund, shared how #StartupMahakumbh played a crucial role in bridging the gap between government and industry. She emphasized the need for continuous collaboration, evolving policies, and knowledge exchange, highlighting how platforms like this offered startups and stakeholders the exposure they needed to align better and grow together. #StartupMahakumbh #BharatInnovates #StartupEcosystem #TDF #DRDO 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 | MeitY Startup Hub | Nithin Kamath | nasscom | nasscom deeptech | Dr.Panneerselvam ( PS ) Madanagopal | Rikant Pittie | Prashanth Prakash | Sanjiv Singh | Sumeet Jarangal | SIDBI(Small Industries Development Bank of India) | Sanjeev Bikhchandani | Startup India | Sanjay Nayar | TiE

#StartupMahakumbh demonstrated how the diversity of innovation could address the varied needs of India. Adarsh Menon, Operating Partner at Fireside Ventures, emphasized the untapped potential within the country and the ecosystem's capacity to realize this potential. #StartupMahakumbh #BharatInnovates #D2C 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 | MeitY Startup Hub | Nithin Kamath | nasscom | nasscom deeptech | @Dr.Panneerselvam ( PS ) Madanagopal | Rikant Pittie | Prashanth Prakash | Sanjiv Singh | Sumeet Jarangal | SIDBI(Small Industries Development Bank of India) | Sanjeev Bikhchandani | Startup India | Sanjay Nayar | TiE

Dr Dhaval Mody, Founder, and Aysel Engineer, Co-Founder of SpEd@school, shared how #StartupMahakumbh had helped them gain strong leads, valuable connections, and seamless government support. #StartupMahakumbh #BharatInnovates #StartupEcosystem #DPIIT 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 | MeitY Startup Hub | Nithin Kamath | nasscom | nasscom deeptech | Dr.Panneerselvam ( PS ) Madanagopal | Rikant Pittie | Prashanth Prakash | Sanjiv Singh | Sumeet Jarangal | SIDBI(Small Industries Development Bank of India) | Sanjeev Bikhchandani | Startup India | Sanjay Nayar | TiE

#StartupMahakumbh stood as a shining example of India’s commitment to nurturing innovation and empowering the next generation of changemakers. Shri AV Muralidharan, Chief Buyer Officer - States & Union Territories, Government e Marketplace (GeM), shared that these startups were poised to shape India’s future, and GeM took every step to support them on their journey. #BharatInnovates #StartupMahakumbh 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 | Indian Venture and Alternate Capital Association (IVCA) | Jitin Prasada | Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology | MeitY Startup Hub | Nithin Kamath | nasscom | nasscom deeptech | Dr.Panneerselvam ( PS ) Madanagopal | Rikant Pittie | Prashanth Prakash | Sanjiv Singh | Sumeet Jarangal | SIDBI(Small Industries Development Bank of India) | Sanjeev Bikhchandani | Startup India | Sanjay Nayar | TiE

Alankrita Khera, Director at ACT, shared how #StartupMahakumbh created the right space for meaningful collaboration between innovators and enablers. For her, it was about moving beyond future plans to real, actionable ideas that could take shape then - exactly the kind of momentum the ecosystem needed. #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 | MeitY Startup Hub | Nithin Kamath | nasscom | nasscom deeptech | Dr.Panneerselvam ( PS ) Madanagopal | Rikant Pittie | Prashanth Prakash | Sanjiv Singh | Sumeet Jarangal | SIDBI(Small Industries Development Bank of India) | Sanjeev Bikhchandani | Startup India | Sanjay Nayar | TiE

Aloke Bajpai , Founder of ixigo, shared his thoughts on the vibrant energy at #StartupMahakumbh, calling it a true sangam of the entire startup ecosystem. From early-stage ventures to unicorns and listed companies, the event brought together a powerful mix of startups, investors, industry leaders, and key government stakeholders. With such diversity and depth under one roof, Startup Mahakumbh truly lived up to its name. #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 | MeitY Startup Hub | Nithin Kamath | nasscom | nasscom deeptech | Dr.Panneerselvam ( PS ) Madanagopal | Rikant Pittie | Prashanth Prakash | Sanjiv Singh | Sumeet Jarangal | SIDBI(Small Industries Development Bank of India) | Sanjeev Bikhchandani | Startup India | Sanjay Nayar | TiE

#StartupMahakumbh brought together some of the most influential voices in the ecosystem. Rahul Handa, Chief Business Officer, NBSL (NPCI BHIM Services Limited), shared his experience at the event and urged founders to address inefficiencies in their finance and tech stacks. #BharatInnovates #StartupMahakumbh #YouthEntrepreneurship 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 | MeitY Startup Hub | Nithin Kamath | nasscom | nasscom deeptech | Dr.Panneerselvam ( PS ) Madanagopal | Rikant Pittie | Prashanth Prakash | Sanjiv Singh | Sumeet Jarangal | SIDBI(Small Industries Development Bank of India) | Sanjeev Bikhchandani | Startup India | Sanjay Nayar | TiE