Embrace yourself to witness innovation ignite at National Startup Day 2025!

Startup India is a flagship initiative of the Government of India under the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), aimed at fostering startup culture and building a robust, inclusive ecosystem for innovation and entrepreneurship in India. Launched on 16th January 2016 by the Hon’ble Prime Minister, the initiative has rolled out various programs to support entrepreneurs and transform India from a nation of job seekers into a nation of job creators. As we mark the 9th anniversary of Startup India, National Startup Day 2025 is a momentous occasion to reflect on the initiative’s transformative journey and celebrate the indomitable spirit of Indian entrepreneurship. The day serves as a testament to the nation’s progress in fostering innovation and empowering startups to address critical challenges and create global impact.

To commemorate the National Startup Day and the anniversary, the celebrations this time will highlight the following:

Achievements

Recognizing the milestones of Startup India over nine years, including its influence on job creation, innovation, and economic growth.

Future Vision

Launching ambitious initiatives like the Startup Grand Challenges to further elevate India’s position as a global innovation hub.

Unity and Collaboration

Bringing together entrepreneurs, corporates, investors, and policymakers to collaborate for a brighter, innovation-driven future.

As a testament to the monumental success of the Startup India Initiative, January 16 has been designated as National Startup Day by the Hon’ble Prime Minister, a day to celebrate the entrepreneurial spirit that drives India’s economic transformation. National Startup Day is not merely a celebration, it is a call to action. It inspires young minds to dream big, embrace innovation, and contribute to the country's development. As we approach the decadal milestone of the Startup India Initiative, the journey so far stands as a testament to the entrepreneurial spirit and innovation of India. The next phase promises even greater achievements, with a focus on emerging technologies and further inclusivity. This remarkable initiative continues to inspire a vision of India as not just a startup hub but a global powerhouse of innovation and enterprise.

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Nine years. One Vision. A Million Success Stories.

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1,50,000+ DPIIT

Recognised Startups

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5,00,000+ Users

On BHASKAR

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Seed funded incubators

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21,000+ Cr

Funding through Startup India

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1000 Cr

Venture capital fund for space sector

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32,000+ Cr

Worth order to startups through GeM

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Regulatory reforms

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Recognised startup with at least 1 woman director

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31

States/UTs with startup policy

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Agenda of Event

Day 1 : Wednesday, 10th Jan 2025

Time Event Category Event Name Link Type State City Venue
3 PM - 5 PM Ask Me Anything with Enablers Understanding the Ecosystem for Budding Startups Link Virtually on Startup India Social Media Handles NA NA NA
11 AM -12 PM How to Start Up Understanding Business Structures and Process to Incorporate your entity  Link Virtually on Startup India Social Media Handles NA NA NA
11:30 PM- 2 PM Events at Incubators Across the Country Speaker Session on Role of Startup in Nation Building - Incubation Centre IIT Patna Link Physical Bihar Patna B-HUB BSFC Building, Fraser Road
- Events at Incubators Across the Country Startup Events - CIED IUST Foundation Link Physical Jammu and Kashmir Pulwama CIED IUST Foundation
10 AM - 4 PM Events at Incubators Across the Country Startup Showcase of SPPU-RPF Startups Link Physical Maharashtra Pune SPPU RESEARCH PARK FOUNDATION
- Events at Incubators Across the Country MAGICx LearnNXT (Speaker Session) Link Physical Maharashtra Aurangabad Marathwada Accelerator for Growth and Incubation Council
- Events at Incubators Across the Country Workshop on “Unlocking Innovation and Entrepreneurship” - AIC- Nalanda Institute of Technology Foundation Link Physical Odisha Bhubaneswar AIC- Nalanda Institute of Technology Foundation

Day 1 : Wednesday, 10th Jan 2025

Time Event Category Event Name Link Type State City Venue
11 AM -12 PM How to Start Up From Idea to Execution: Building a solid Business Plan  Link Virtually on Startup India Social Media Handles NA NA NA
2 PM - 5 PM Events at Incubators Across the Country Roundtable Discussion: "Exploring Growth Opportunities in the Startup Ecosystem of Energy & Material Science Sectors" Link Physical Maharashtra Pune SPPU RESEARCH PARK FOUNDATION
2 PM - 5 PM Events at Incubators Across the Country National Startup Day : Exploring Deep Tech Frontiers and IPR Strategies Link Physical Uttar Pradesh Gautam Buddha Nagar Shiv Nadar AIC Research Foundation
2 PM to 4 PM Events at Incubators Across the Country Foundations for Early-Stage Startups: Navigating Essentials of Legal, HR, Accounting, Tax, and Compliance Link Physical Maharashtra Pune IISER Pune Guest House and Convention Center, C-303
3 PM - 5 PM Ask Me Anything with Enablers Tech Trends and Innovation in Startups Link Virtually on Startup India Social Media Handles NA NA NA
- Events at Incubators Across the Country Startup Events - CIED IUST Foundation Link Physical Jammu and Kashmir Pulwama CIED IUST Foundation
- Events at Incubators Across the Country Thursday Talk:- Managing Funds: A Guidebook from Experts for Startups Link Physical Maharashtra Aurangabad Marathwada Accelerator for Growth and Incubation Council
- Events at Incubators Across the Country Workshop on “Unlocking Innovation and Entrepreneurship” - AIC- Nalanda Institute of Technology Foundation Link Physical Odisha Bhubaneswar AIC- Nalanda Institute of Technology Foundation
- Startup India Events Vibrant Gujarat - Startup Seminar: 'Startups Unlocking Infinite Potential' Link Physical Gujarat Gandhinagar -
Day 1 The Startup Symphony Ideathon and Bootcamp Atal Tinkering Lab(ATL)- Student Innovator Program Inauguration Link Physical Maharashtra Pune MIT ADT University

Day 1 : Wednesday, 10th Jan 2025

Time Event Category Event Name Link Type State City Venue
3 PM - 5 PM AMA with Enablers Ask Me Anything with Enablers - Pitch Perfect: Crafting an Effective Elevator Pitch Link Virtually on Startup India Social Media Handles NA NA NA
11 AM -12 PM How to Start Up Exploring Funding Options and Building a Pitchdeck  Link Virtually on Startup India Social Media Handles NA NA NA
- Events at Incubators Across the Country Startup Events - CIED IUST Foundation Link Physical Jammu and Kashmir Pulwama CIED IUST Foundation
11 AM - 1 PM Events at Incubators Across the Country Workshop On Clinical Regulatory Affairs - DAYANANDA SAGAR ENTREPRENEURSHIP RESEARCH & BUSINESS INCUBATION FOUNDATION Link Physical Karnataka Bengaluru Urban DAYANANDA SAGAR ENTREPRENEURSHIP RESEARCH & BUSINESS INCUBATION FOUNDATION
10 AM - 1 PM Events at Incubators Across the Country Roundtable Discussion: "Exploring Growth Opportunities in the Startup Ecosystems of Automobile & Automotive Sector" Link Physical Maharashtra Pune SPPU RESEARCH PARK FOUNDATION
- Events at Incubators Across the Country MSMB (Workshop & Speaker Session) Link Physical Maharashtra Aurangabad Marathwada Accelerator for Growth and Incubation Council
3 PM - 5 PM Events at Incubators Across the Country Celebration of National Startup Day -Foundation for Technology & Business Incubation Link Physical Odisha Raurkela Foundation for Technology & Business Incubation
- Events at Incubators Across the Country B-QUIZ Competition - AIC- Nalanda Institute of Technology Foundation Link Physical Odisha Bhubaneswar AIC- Nalanda Institute of Technology Foundation
- Startup India Events One to One Mentorship Session with Corporates Link Virtual NA NA NA
3:30 PM Events at Incubators Across the Country AgriFintech Startup Mixer Link Virtual NA NA NA
Day 2 The Startup Symphony Ideathon and Bootcamp Atal Tinkering Lab(ATL)- Student Innovator Program Inauguration Link Physical Maharashtra Pune MIT ADT University

Day 1 : Wednesday, 10th Jan 2025

Time Event Category Event Name Link Type State City Venue
3 PM - 5 PM Ask Me Anything with Enablers In Conversation with Unicorns – Scaling Successful Startups Link Virtually on Startup India Social Media Handles NA NA NA
4 PM - 7 PM Events at Incubators Across the Country Panel Discussion: 'The Founders Fuel' - Ideas to Impacts Innovations Pvt Ltd Link Physical Maharashtra Pune Ideas to Impacts Innovations Pvt Ltd
10 AM - 4 PM Events at Incubators Across the Country Workshop on “Intellectual Property Rights” Link Physical Maharashtra Pune SPPU RESEARCH PARK FOUNDATION
- Events at Incubators Across the Country Open Mike for Startups (Open Discussion) Link Physical Maharashtra Aurangabad Marathwada Accelerator for Growth and Incubation Council
- Events at Incubators Across the Country Tinkerer’s Exhibition IDEATHON - AIC- Nalanda Institute of Technology Foundation Link Physical Odisha Bhubaneswar AIC- Nalanda Institute of Technology Foundation
- Events at Incubators Across the Country Celebration of National Startup Day - VEL TECH - TECHNOLOGY INCUBATOR Link Physical Tamil Nadu Chennai VEL TECH - TECHNOLOGY INCUBATOR
- Startup India Events One to One Mentorship Session with Corporates Link Virtual NA NA NA

Day 1 : Wednesday, 10th Jan 2025

Time Event Category Event Name Link Type State City Venue
3 PM - 5 PM Ask Me Anything with Enablers 8 years, infinite innovations - the Startup India Journey Link Virtually on Startup India Social Media Handles NA NA NA
- Events at Incubators Across the Country Startup Workshop - Bihar Entrepreneurs Association Link Physical Bihar Patna Bihar Entrepreneurs Association
2 PM - 4 PM Events at Incubators Across the Country Workshop on “Startup prospects in Human Resource Planning” Link Physical Maharashtra Pune SPPU RESEARCH PARK FOUNDATION
- Startup India Events One to One Mentorship Session with Corporates Link Virtual NA NA NA

Day 1 : Wednesday, 10th Jan 2025

Time Event Category Event Name Link Type State City Venue
3 PM - 5 PM Ask Me Anything with Enablers Nurturing Entrepreneurship in Academic Institutions Link Virtually on Startup India Social Media Handles NA NA NA
11 AM -12 PM How to Start Up Leveraging Startup India: Incentives, Grants, and Recognition  Link Virtually on Startup India Social Media Handles NA NA NA
- Events at Incubators Across the Country Startup Events - CIED IUST Foundation Link Physical Jammu and Kashmir Pulwama CIED IUST Foundation
2 PM - 4 PM Events at Incubators Across the Country Workshop on “Startup prospects in Human Resource Planning” Link Physical Maharashtra Pune SPPU RESEARCH PARK FOUNDATION
- Events at Incubators Across the Country Ninad Karpe Sir Podcast (Video Podcast) Link Physical Maharashtra Aurangabad Marathwada Accelerator for Growth and Incubation Council
- Events at Incubators Across the Country Startup Mastery Workshop on Finance and Operations -Institute of Life Sciences Link Physical Odisha Bhubaneswar Institute of Life Sciences
- Events at Incubators Across the Country Startup Event - IIT Ropar - Technology and Innovation Foundation Link Physical Punjab Rupnagar IIT Ropar - Technology and Innovation Foundation
- Startup India Events One to One Mentorship Session with Corporates Link Virtual NA NA NA
1:30 PM - 3 PM Startup India Events Pillars of Innovation - Roundtable with Indian Missions & Global Partners Link Virtually on Startup India Social Media Handles NA NA NA
- Events at Incubators Across the Country Roundtable Discussion Link Virtual NA NA NA
2 PM - 5 PM Events at Incubators Across the Country Innovations in Defence Tech for Atmanirbhar Bharat Link Virtual NA NA NA

Day 1 : Wednesday, 10th Jan 2025

Time Event Category Event Name Link Type State City Venue
- Events at Incubators Across the Country The National Startup Day, Interaction with Startup Preskilet - Physical Maharashtra Khed NA
- Events at Incubators Across the Country Roundtable, Workshop, Conference, Competition, Showcase, Other) : Conference Link Physical Karnataka Udupi NA
- Events at Incubators Across the Country Event for Incubated Startups Link Virtual Maharashtra Mumbai Suburban NA
3 PM - 5 PM Ask Me Anything with Enablers Navigating Legal Challenges for Startups Link Virtually on Startup India Social Media Handles NA NA NA
11 AM -12 PM How to Start Up Maximizing Mentorship: How to Find and Work with the Right Mentor  Link Virtually on Startup India Social Media Handles NA NA NA
- Events at Incubators Across the Country Experiential, Hands-On Workshop on Fundamentals of Design Thinking & Innovation - Gujarat University Startup and Entrepreneurship Council Link Physical Gujarat Ahmedabad Gujarat University Startup and Entrepreneurship Council
- Events at Incubators Across the Country Innovation Challenge SPARK 2023 - Regional Centre for Biotechnology Link Physical Haryana Faridabad Regional Centre for Biotechnology
- Events at Incubators Across the Country Startup Events - CIED IUST Foundation Link Physical Jammu and Kashmir Pulwama CIED IUST Foundation
- Events at Incubators Across the Country Trailblazing Women in Startups - Unveiling the Journey to Success - Mazumdar Shaw Medical Foundation Link Physical Karnataka Bengaluru Mazumdar Shaw Medical Foundation
- Events at Incubators Across the Country Speaker Session, Panel Discussion, Showcase and specialized Beehive Networking meetup for startups -COEP'S BHAU INSTITUTE OF INNOVATION ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND LEADERSHIP Link Physical Madhya Pradesh Raisen AIC-RNTU FOUNDATION
4 PM - 7 PM Events at Incubators Across the Country Speaker Session, Panel Discussion, Showcase and specialized Beehive Networking meetup for startups -COEP'S BHAU INSTITUTE OF INNOVATION ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND LEADERSHIP Link Physical Maharashtra Pune "COEP'S BHAU INSTITUTE OF INNOVATION ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND LEADERSHIP Kirloskar Auditorium & Terrace Garden, Bhau Institute."
- Events at Incubators Across the Country Talk on "Preparing for fund raising" -Entrepreneurship Development Center Link Physical Maharashtra Pune Entrepreneurship Development Center
2 PM - 4 PM Events at Incubators Across the Country Workshop on “Startup prospects in OJT and Internships” Link Physical Maharashtra Pune SPPU RESEARCH PARK FOUNDATION
- Events at Incubators Across the Country National Startup Day! MAGIC Round Table Link Physical Maharashtra Aurangabad Marathwada Accelerator for Growth and Incubation Council
10 AM - 1 PM Events at Incubators Across the Country Startups Expo and Networking -Foundation for MakeItHappen Center for Invention, Innovation and Incubation Link Physical Maharashtra Pune Foundation for MakeItHappen Center for Invention, Innovation and Incubation
10 AM - 5 PM Events at Incubators Across the Country Catch Them Young Program - Igniting Innovation in Students -KIIT Technology Business Incubator Link Physical Odisha Bhubaneswar "KIIT Technology Business Incubator KIIT International School"
- Events at Incubators Across the Country Workshop on Startup Management and Marketing Strategies -IIT BHUBANESWAR RESEARCH AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP PARK Link Physical Odisha Bhubaneswar IIT BHUBANESWAR RESEARCH AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP PARK
- Events at Incubators Across the Country Startup Fest 2024 - AIC- Nalanda Institute of Technology Foundation Link Physical Odisha Bhubaneswar AIC- Nalanda Institute of Technology Foundation
10 AM - 5 PM Events at Incubators Across the Country Idea Hackathon - NITJ Technology Business Incubator Link Physical Punjab Jalandhar NITJ Technology Business Incubator
- Events at Incubators Across the Country Startup Ecosystem Mixer - AIC-SMU Technology Business Incubation Foundation Link Physical Sikkim East Sikkim AIC-SMU Technology Business Incubation Foundation
- Events at Incubators Across the Country Womennovator 2024 -Kurativz Technologies And Consultation Service Private Limited Link Physical Uttar Pradesh Noida Kurativz Technologies And Consultation Service Private LImited
- Events at Incubators Across the Country Celebration of National Startup Day - IIM Kashipur Foundation for Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development Link Physical Uttarakhand Kashipur IIM Kashipur Foundation for Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development
- Startup India Events National Startup Awards 2023 Result Declaration Ceremony Link Physical Delhi Delhi -
- Startup India Events result declaration ceremony - NSA 2023 Link Physical Delhi Delhi -

Day 1 : Wednesday, 10th Jan 2025

Time Event Category Event Name Link Type State City Venue
10:30 AM onwards Events at Incubators Across the Country Ideathon Day at Bosch Auditorium - Physical Odisha Bhubaneshwar Bosch Auditorium, CVRCE TECHNOLOGY INCUBATOR FOUNDATION
3 PM - 5 PM AMA with Enablers Startup Fundamentals: Building a Solid Foundation - Virtually on Startup India Social Media Handles NA NA NA
- Events at Incubators Across the Country Event 3 - Conference/Conclave Link Physical Karnataka Mysuru NA

Day 1 : Wednesday, 10th Jan 2025

Time Event Category Event Name Link Type State City Venue
- Startup India Events Workshop on Mobilisation of Domestic Capital - Physical Delhi Delhi Vanijya Bawan
- Events at Incubators Across the Country FPO Round Table Discussion - Physical Odisha Bhubaneshwar Bosch Auditorium, CVRCE TECHNOLOGY INCUBATOR FOUNDATION
- Events at Incubators Across the Country Workshop on Idea Validation - Physical Maharashtra Mumbai WISE SNDTWU INCUBATION CENTRE MUMBAI

Day 1 : Wednesday, 10th Jan 2025

Time Event Category Event Name Link Type State City Venue
10 AM -5 PM Startup India Events Startup India Seed Fund Scheme One-Day Event For Incubators Link Physical Delhi Delhi SISFS
- Startup India Events Startup Angels Workshop - Physical Maharashtra Mumbai -
- Startup India Events Startup Angels Workshop - Physical Maharashtra Mumbai -

Day 1 : Wednesday, 10th Jan 2025

Time Event Category Event Name Link Type State City Venue
11 AM -1 PM Startup India Events Marquee Mentor Matchmaking Cohort Link Virtual NA NA MAARG Platform

Day 1 : Wednesday, 10th Jan 2025

Time Event Category Event Name Link Type State City Venue
11 AM -1 PM Startup India Events MAARG Cohort for Seed Fund Startups Link Virtual NA NA MAARG Platform
11 AM -1 PM Startup India Events Innovators Academy Branding Deepdive Link Virtual NA NA MAARG Platform

Day 1 : Wednesday, 10th Jan 2025

Time Event Category Event Name Link Type State City Venue
- Events at Incubators Across the Country Venture Adventure 2.0 - Physical Gujarat Rajkot RK University, City Campus, Rajkot, Gujarat

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