3000 Startups to Take Part in Startup Mahakumbh 2025: DPIIT Joint Secretary Sanjiv Singh

Close to 3000 startups are set to participate in the upcoming ‘Startup Mahakumbh’, which is set to commence from April 3, said Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) Joint Secretary Sanjiv Singh.

He said, “This year's Startup Mahakumbh is bigger and better than last year. Pavillions have been set up in area double than last year's. Nearly 3000 startups will be participating this time, as compared to 1500 last year. Masterclasses will be organised this year. Delegates from 64 countries are coming to take part in it.”

He added that a grant challenge has also been announced by various corporate houses wherein a grant of ₹50 crores will be distributed to various start-ups and they would be mentored.

‘Startup Mahakumbh’ will take place at Bharat Mandapam from April 3-5.

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal will lay the foundation stone for the second-edition of the prestigious event that aims to bolster India's economic growth and showcase the country's unfolding story to the world.

Tribal entrepreneurs are also set to participate in this event with more than 45 startups incubated at IIM Calcutta, IIM Kashipur, and IIT Bhilai.

Archana Jahagirdar, Founder and Managing Partner at Rukam Capital and Startup Mahakumbh Organizing Committee Member, applauded the efforts from the government and said, “The support from the Government of has been instrumental towards propelling the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047, and we hope to play an integral role by organizing the 'World's Biggest Showcase of Innovation' - Startup Mahakumbh.”

Prashanth Prakash, Founding Partner, Accel and Startup Mahakumbh Organizing Committee Member, said, “The second edition of Startup Mahakumbh will prove to be a gamechanger as it returns with a bigger, bolder and better vision and agenda. These events underscore the importance of public and private partnerships in achieving a common agenda of propelling India to the top of the startup ecosystem globally."

Sanjeev Bikhchandani, Co-founder and Executive Vice Chairman, Info Edge and Startup Mahakumbh Organizing Committee Member, added, “The startup industry is Darwinian in nature and these forums help follow best global practices and drive innovation to build capital for businesses that can not only transform India but the world.”