Bihar Records 3,766 Startups as DPIIT Crosses 1.8 Lakh Recognition Mark

India’s startup ecosystem has crossed a significant milestone with 1,80,683 DPIIT-recognised startups in 2025, reflecting the country’s rapid rise as a global innovation hub. According to Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Jitin Prasada, this growth is being powered by government policy support and industry partnerships, which are fueling entrepreneurship at both national and regional levels.

Among the recognised ventures, Bihar has emerged as a strong contributor with 3,766 startups — a clear sign of the state’s startup ecosystem growth in 2025.

Bihar’s Startup Ecosystem: 3,766 DPIIT-Recognised Ventures in 2025

As of June 2025, 3,766 startups from Bihar have been recognised by DPIIT — a record achievement that underlines the entrepreneurial energy spreading across the state. Of these, 3,049 were recognised in just the last five years (2020–21 to 2024–25).

• Total recognised startups in Bihar: 3,766
• Startups added in last five years: 3,049
• Closed startups in Bihar: 95

Unlike traditional hubs like Bengaluru or Delhi NCR, Bihar’s startup growth reflects the penetration of the Startup India initiative beyond metropolitan hubs, empowering entrepreneurs from Tier-II and Tier-III cities. From agritech solutions in Muzaffarpur to edtech in Gaya and handloom e-commerce ventures in Bhagalpur, founders are solving local challenges with global relevance.

This grassroots innovation, combined with government funding schemes and industry–startup partnerships, is setting the stage for Bihar to become a regional entrepreneurship hub in eastern India.

Stride Ventures MoU with DPIIT: Boosting Funding & Mentorship

To further accelerate growth, DPIIT signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Stride Ventures (Stride Fund Advisors LLP), a leading venture debt firm in India.

The collaboration aims to provide:

• Access to venture debt funding
• Strategic mentorship for scaling businesses
• Business development opportunities across industries
• Global market access for Indian startups

According to DPIIT, the initiative integrates financial support with structured mentorship, helping startups raise capital and build resilience. For states like Bihar, where funding access is often a challenge, this partnership offers new startup funding opportunities in 2025.

India Recognises 1.38 Lakh Startups in Last Five Years

Data presented in Parliament shows that India recognised 1,38,031 startups between 2020–21 and 2024–25, underscoring the strength of the India startup ecosystem.

• Total startups recognised (till June 2025): 1,80,683
• Closed startups: 6,019
• Inactive startups: 59

While closures are inevitable due to funding gaps, changing market dynamics, and global headwinds like the funding winter, India’s startup ecosystem remains resilient and fast-expanding.

Government’s 19-Point Startup Action Plan

The government continues to drive growth through its 19-point Startup Action Plan India, focused on:

• Simplified compliance & handholding
• Financial support through flagship schemes
• Industry–academia partnerships for innovation

Key schemes powering growth include:

• Fund of Funds for Startups (FFS)
• Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS)
• Credit Guarantee Scheme for Startups (CGSS)

In addition, ecosystem-building initiatives such as the States’ Startup Ranking, National Startup Awards, Innovation Week, and large-scale events like Startup Mahakumbh are creating visibility for high-potential entrepreneurs.

Digital Platforms Enabling Collaboration

The government’s digital-first approach is further enhancing collaboration:

• Startup India Hub connects founders with mentors, investors, and incubators.
• Bharat Startup Knowledge Access Registry (BHASKAR) has attracted over 5.95 lakh registered users, becoming a major knowledge and collaboration platform for founders, investors, and ecosystem enablers.

These platforms are reducing entry barriers and helping entrepreneurs tap into shared resources and sectoral insights.

India Among World’s Fastest-Growing Startup Ecosystems

With over 1.87 lakh DPIIT-recognised startups spanning fintech, healthtech, agritech, deeptech, and sustainability, India is ranked among the world’s fastest-growing startup ecosystems.

The Startup India initiative, coupled with government–industry partnerships like the Stride Ventures MoU, ensures that the ecosystem is future-ready. As India moves toward becoming a $5 trillion economy, startups are expected to be at the heart of job creation, technology advancement, and global competitiveness.

For Bihar, with 3,766 recognised startups in 2025, the journey signals not just participation but leadership in India’s entrepreneurial transformation.