Startup India Showcase

Introduction

Startup India Showcase is an online discovery platform for the most promising startups of the country chosen through various DPIIT and Startup India programs exhibited in a form of virtual profiles.

About These Startups

The startups highlighted on the platform have distinctly emerged as leaders in their fields. These innovations have been handpicked by experts; and have gone through multiple rounds of screening and evaluation.

These innovations span across various cutting-edge sectors such as Fintech, EntrepriseTech, Social Impact, HealthTech, EdTech, among others. From winning national competitions to being successful sellers on GeM, these startups are solving critical problems and have shown exceptional innovation in their respective sectors. Ecosystem stakeholders have selected and supported these startups, thereby validating their presence on this platform.

What makes these Startups unique?

Trust

Tax exempted startups are evaluated & approved by an Inter-Ministerial Team comprising of representatives from DPIIT, DST, DBT and NRDC.
Quality Council of India carries out financial & technical due diligence for all startups registered on GeM.

Ability to Deliver

Startups registered on GeM have generated sales over INR 950 crores & have received excellent feedback. GeM has checks and balances that ensure that each startup delivers top-quality products in a timely manner.

Competitiveness

Startup India hosts competitions and grand challenges regularly in collaboration with the ecosystem, and winners emerge after stringent scrutiny by industry veterans, sector experts, academicians, incubators, investors, etc.
Startups who are hand-picked for exposure at international events also undergo rigorous evaluation and have learnings from global ecosystems.

Agility

Startups that have joined the fight against COVID-19 have shown exceptional agility by customizing their production capacity and capability in a short span of time.

Features of Startup Showcase

Visibility

Each startup will have a profile page with a detailed pitch about their product, innovation, and USP in the form of videos and PDF links. This will provide unique visibility to them in front of the entire startup ecosystem. These startups shall act as the flagbearers of good quality of Indian startups.

Networking

Startup India Showcase also acts as an online networking portal offering various social and digital connection opportunities. Each startup profile is linked to social media handles, LinkedIn URLs of founders and a direct connect button which facilitates networking opportunities enabling platform users to connect better and explore further business opportunities.

Discovery

Startup India Showcase has emerged as a credible online discovery platform. The platform is powered with various tools from a powerful search to an intuitive filter which enables seamless discovery of startups for stakeholders.

Star Repository

Startup India Showcase has risen as an all-star repository; enlisting startups that have already proven their capabilities via different means (winning competitions, selling on GeM etc), they will also be a potential priority choice for government and corporate buyers, facilitating their business growth.

Leveraging Startup India Showcase

Discovery of startups with credible profiles for potential investment and acceleration opportunities
First reference point for new innovations and industry trends across the country

Pipeline of ready innovative solutions for strategic deployment in your business units
Startup products and services for new business opportunities and cost/efficiency improvement
Potential partners for international corporates looking to work with startups in India and expanding the innovation ecosystem across boundaries

Discover startups that can improve public-service delivery and solve relevant problems under the ambit of your Ministry
Startup Pool that can work with Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) to improve the quality of life of citizens and address local problems in the fields of sanitation, health, waste, water, traffic, taxation, etc.
Potential products and services to pilot and procure for incorporating innovation in governance

Get visibility and recognition through India’s All-star Startup repository
Discover fellow startups for networking and growth opportunities
Get pilot opportunities from Governments, Corporates, and International organizations
Get fundraising opportunities from relevant investors

DISCLAIMER

DPIIT makes no representations or warranties of any kind about the accuracy, reliability or suitability of the information displayed or distributed through the Startup India Showcase Platform. The information displayed on the platform is based on self-declaration basis provided by startups.