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Startup Mahakumbh 2025: What to Expect at India’s Biggest Startup Festival

What exciting updates were revealed at the Startup Mahakumbh 2025 press conference? Find out about the ₹50 crore Startup Maharathi Challenge, 150 mentors, 1000 investors, and more!

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Startup Mahakumbh 2025 Press Conference Sets the Stage

In a high-profile press conference held ahead of Startup Mahakumbh 2025, key officials from the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), members of the organizing committee, and senior leaders from Government e-Marketplace (GeM), Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI), and Export Credit Guarantee Corporation of India Limited (ECGC) shared exclusive updates on the much-anticipated startup extravaganza.

With an expansive area of 56,000 sq. meters, Startup Mahakumbh 2025 is poised to be the world’s largest startup event, bringing together industry leaders, policymakers, investors, and entrepreneurs under one roof.

Key Highlights of Startup Mahakumbhh 2025

  • Startup Maharathi Challenge: A major attraction this year, the event will feature the Startup Maharathi Challenge, which offers a massive grant of INR 50 crore to innovative startups, further strengthening India's entrepreneurial ecosystem.

  • Unprecedented Mentorship & Investment Opportunities: The event will see participation from 150 mentors and over 1,000 investors, offering an unmatched platform for networking and collaboration.

"This is the second edition of Startup Mahakumbh, and we have taken into account the feedback received from last year’s event. We are committed to making it bigger and better every year," said Archana Jahagirdar, Founding & Managing Partner at Rukam Capital, while speaking exclusively to TICE after the press conference.

Government E-Marketplace to offer end-to-end support to Startups

GeM to Offer Free Support for Startups Adding to the significance of the event, Government e-Marketplace (GeM) announced its dedicated efforts to support startups. "GeM will be present at Hall No. 5 during Startup Mahakumbh, where we will provide free assistance to startups, from registration on GeM to mentoring sessions. We have also organized five buyer-specific sessions focused on helping startups navigate opportunities within their respective domains," said Ajit B. Chavan, Additional CEO, GeM, in an exclusive interaction with TICE.

With an array of initiatives, including grants, mentorship, and investor networking, Startup Mahakumbh 2025 is all set to become a game-changer for the Indian startup ecosystem. Entrepreneurs, investors, and stakeholders can expect a transformative experience at this grand startup congregation.

 

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