India’s startup ecosystem is booming, yet many early-stage entrepreneurs—especially from Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities—continue to face a significant challenge: lack of visibility. While some startups bask in media limelight, countless others—solving real problems in healthcare, agritech, clean energy, AI, and manufacturing—remain unseen and unheard.

To bridge this gap, TICE, in collaboration with the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), has launched a first-of-its-kind initiative — The Startup Club of India.

This isn’t just a platform. It’s a movement to empower DPIIT-recognised startups by giving them a voice, visibility, and a direct link to investors, policymakers, and the national stage.

Why ‘The Startup Club of India’ Is a Game-Changer

Under a strategic MoU signed on July 29, 2025, DPIIT and TICE have joined hands to spotlight every DPIIT-registered startup across India. This initiative ensures that the real innovators of Bharat finally get the attention and support they deserve—not just in Delhi or Bengaluru, but in cities like Indore, Bhubaneswar, Surat, and Guwahati.

With over 1.8 lakh registered startups, India is the third-largest startup ecosystem in the world. Yet mainstream media often highlights only a select few, ignoring the grassroots innovators who are building solutions with passion but limited resources.

The Startup Club of India aims to change this narrative. It enables founders to share their own stories, showcase their work, and inspire others. This is storytelling by startups, for startups—a true bottom-up media movement.

“During Startup Mahakumbh 2025, we met hundreds of entrepreneurs at the TICE booth. Most were looking for affordable media and PR solutions. Many told us that mainstream media ignores small startups unless paid. That’s when the idea for The Startup Club of India germinated. We wanted to solve this problem. With support from DPIIT, we now have a platform that delivers on the promises of our MoU—and this is just the beginning.”
— Manoj Singh, Founder & Editor, TICE

What Makes The Startup Club of India Unique?

✅ Entrepreneur Generated Content (EGC): Founders become storytellers. Share your journey in your own words via video, blogs, and product showcases.

✅ Media & PR Access at Zero Cost: Get featured on TICE News—and reach both national and global audiences.

✅ Policy Advocacy with Impact: Your stories can help shape policy dialogue and influence startup-friendly reforms.

✅ Inclusive, Bharat-Focused Platform: Especially designed for DPIIT-recognised startups from non-metro cities.

Who Can Submit Their Startup Story?

✅ Only DPIIT-recognised startup founders are eligible.
❌ Submissions from PR agencies will not be accepted. This platform is founder-first, focused on authentic, direct storytelling.

How to Submit: Tell Your Story, Your Way

Visit the official submission page:

🔗 Submit Your Story – The Startup Club of India

What You’ll Need to Share:

1. Startup Details (Not for publication):

Startup Name, Sector, DPIIT Recognition Number, Location, Website/App URL, Contact Info

2. Your Startup Story (For publication):

• Problem You Are Solving 
• Founder Journey: Your inspiration, mission, key challenges, breakthroughs
• Key Achievements: Awards, funding, partnerships, growth metrics
• Your Learning and Advice to Startup Entrepreneurs 

📝 Note: Submit complete and accurate information. Once submitted, no changes will be made.

India’s First Startup-Driven Media Movement

At TICE, we believe every startup story matters—whether you’re funded or bootstrapped, from Bengaluru or Bhopal. Through The Startup Club of India, we’re building India’s largest user-generated startup content platform—where founders lead the narrative.

Let your story inspire. Let it spark partnerships. Let it shape India’s startup future.

🎯 Submit Now → Click Here