New Delhi, March 16, 2025 – The highly anticipated second edition of Startup Mahakumbh is set to take place from April 3 to 5, 2025, at Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. Themed "Startup India @ 2047—Unfolding the Bharat Story," the mega event will showcase India’s thriving startup ecosystem and lay the foundation for its future as a global innovation hub.
Building on the success of its inaugural edition, which attracted over 1,300 exhibitors and 48,000 business visitors, this year’s Startup Mahakumbh is expected to be even larger. Organizers anticipate participation from over 3,000 startups, 1,000 investors and incubators, and 10,000 delegates from more than 50 countries. The event is projected to draw an audience of over 50,000 business visitors eager to explore India’s booming entrepreneurial landscape.
Key Highlights of Startup Mahakumbh 2025
The event will feature sector-focused pavilions covering:
- AI, Deeptech & Cybersecurity
- HealthTech & BioTech
- AgriTech & Climate Tech
- FinTech & D2C (Direct-to-Consumer) Brands
- Gaming & Sports, Mobility, and Defence & Space Tech
- B2B & Precision Manufacturing
- Incubators & Accelerators
Attendees can engage in exhibitions, panel discussions, masterclasses, fireside chats, and live pitching sessions. One of the most anticipated events is the Startup MahaRathi Challenge, which aims to identify and accelerate India’s most promising early- to growth-stage startups.
Industry Leaders and Government Support
Startup Mahakumbh 2025 is being organized by FICCI, in collaboration with ASSOCHAM, nasscom, TiE, IVCA, and the Bootstrap Foundation. The event is supported by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT).
The organizing committee includes prominent figures from India's startup ecosystem, such as:
- Alok Mittal (TiE Global)
- Aman Gupta (Co-founder, boAt Lifestyle)
- Anjali Bansal (Founder, Avaana Capital)
- Nithin Kamath (Founder, Zerodha & Rainmatter)
A Platform to Drive India’s Startup Growth
With India rapidly emerging as a global startup powerhouse, Startup Mahakumbh 2025 is expected to provide entrepreneurs, investors, and policymakers with networking opportunities, funding prospects, and strategic collaborations.
For more details and registration, visit the official website: startupmahakumbh.org.