The country recently witnessed the successful organisation of a religious gathering like Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj after 144 years. India, is now going to organize another Maha Kumbh. This Maha Kumbh will be a gathering of people associated with the startup ecosystem of the country – “Startup Maha Kumbh 2025.”
As the world’s largest innovation showcase, the biggest and grandest event of the country’s startup ecosystem, Startup Maha Kumbh 2025 will be held in Delhi from 3 to 5 April.
This historic event going to be held from 3 to 5 April, 2025 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi is set to shape the future of India’s startup ecosystem under the theme ‘Startup India @ 2047: Unfolding the Bharat Story’.
Theme based on the journey and vision of India’s startup ecosystem
This year the theme of Startup Mahakumbh will focus on the journey and vision of India’s startup ecosystem over the next two decades. As the country’s ambitious goal is to shape a self-reliant and innovative and developed India by 2047, this time the Startup Mahakumbh will have a special focus on the policies, people and partnerships that will help transform the country into a global leader in innovation and entrepreneurship.
A bigger event than before
The Startup Mahakumbh 2025 will be attended by 3,000 startups, more than 1,000 investors and incubators, more than 10 thousand representatives from more than 50 countries and more than 50 thousand business visitors. All these will create a strong platform to shape the future of India’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. The curated programme will showcase thematic pavilions focused on AI, DeepTech and Cybersecurity, HealthTech and BioTech, AgriTech, Climate Tech, Incubators and Accelerators, D2C, FinTech, Gaming and Sports, B2B and Precision Manufacturing, Defence and Space Tech and Mobility.
Each pavilion will host global showcases for startups and sector based exhibitions, conference sessions, masterclasses, pitching opportunities, roundtable conferences, etc. The mega event includes exhibitions based on different themes, engaging panels, masterclasses, fireside chats, pitching sessions, and more.
An exciting highlight of the event is the Startup Maharathi Challenge, an impactful platform designed to identify and accelerate India’s earliest to growth stage startups. This year’s theme will focus on the journey and vision of India’s startup ecosystem over the next two decades, with the aim to shape a self-reliant, innovative and developed India by 2047.
An initiative by the country’s leading startup leaders
This mega and ambitious event is spearheaded by the country’s leading startup ecosystem leaders.
The organizing committee includes Aman Gupta (Co-founder Boat Lifestyle), Anjali Bansal (Founding Partner Avaana Capital), Zerodha founder Nithin Kamath, Lenskart co-founder Peyush Bansal, Archana Jahagirdar, Founding and Managing Partner, Rukam Capital, Prashant Prakash (Founding Partner, Excel India), Sanjay Nair (Founder and Chairman, Sorin Investments), Sanjeev Bikhchandani (Founder and Executive Vice President, Info Edge) and many other eminent industry leaders.
Meaningful ideas will emerge through the conference
The Startup Maha Kumbh Conference is going to be a powerhouse of insight, innovation and collaboration. It will include sessions on different topics in 10 thematic pavilions. This conference will bring together startup founders, investors, policy makers, industry leaders and people associated with the global ecosystem to engage in meaningful conversations and bring about impactful change.
You will get many unprecedented experiences and information in Startup Maha Kumbh:
Empowerment Programs
- Conference: 10 thematic tracks, which will include keynote sessions, panel discussions and interactive sessions. Under these, the latest trends in the startup ecosystem will be discussed and solutions to challenges will be considered.
- Exhibition: A vibrant and interactive space for startups, soonicorns, unicorns and other organizations to showcase cutting-edge products and services.
- Investor Connect: A platform for startups to directly contact leading investors and get funding to grow their business.
- Grand Challenge: A competition to identify and reward unique solutions to challenges in key sectors, encourage creativity and provide recognition.
- Networking opportunities: An opportunity to meet policymakers, experts, industry leaders and fellow entrepreneurs to exchange ideas and build valuable partnerships.
- Workshops and Masterclasses: Insightful sessions providing practical insights that help startups improve their strategies, increase efficiency, and scale effectively.
- Pitching Sessions: A dynamic platform for startups to present their innovative ideas to leading investors and industry experts. This provides them with growth and funding opportunities.
