The Startup India Initiative envisages building a robust startup ecosystem in the country for nurturing innovation and providing opportunities to budding entrepreneurs. To achieve the vision of building a strong ecosystem in India, collaborative and concentrated efforts shall be undertaken by the Center and States together for effectively nurturing and supporting startups. This page aims to give an overview of the Capacity Building efforts being undertaken by Startup India across all the States and Union Territories.

Takeaways for Key Stakeholders

Ecosystem Enablers

Learn about the measures taken by different states to support their startups ecosystems & how they are supporting the enablers

States & UTs

Discover the resources & support available to states to build capacities at every level of administration

Startups & Innovators

Gain knowledge on areas of support & resources provided by state government to startups

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Startup India Engagement with States

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State Interaction under States’ Startup Ranking 2020

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To know more, contact you state SPOC
Institutional Support Fostering Innovation and Entrepreneurship Access to Market Incubation Support Funding Support Mentorship Support Capacity Building of Enablers

Institutional Support

Support Provided

Startup Policy Formulation and Operationalization

Startup India assists in the development of a startup policy (along with operational guidelines) for States which are looking to formulate one or update their existing policy. The team also provides advisory support for formulating and setting up operations of the State’s nodal agency for startup policy. 

Apart from the above, Startup India provides support in the formulation of funding policies such as a dedicated policy for setting up a seed fund or venture fund in the State.

Website Development

Startup India provides knowledge support on the content and tech development aspects of the dedicated startup websites being created by States. This includes inputs on the overview of the website and essential elements, the tech capability required to develop the same, and any additional knowledge-based inputs the State may require.

API Integration

This is an initiative implemented by Startup India to simplify the startup recognition process for States and to improve the information-sharing mechanism between itself and State Governments. Through the execution of this process, startups which are already DPIIT-recognized will be able to log in to State nodal websites using their Startup India login credentials. Once they log in, their State recognition forms will be auto-populated by pulling data from the Startup India database. The States team has conducted multiple workshops exclusively with each state to enable the integration in the states’ website.

Women Entrepreneurs

To promote women entrepreneurship, Startup India works in collaboration with nodal agencies by organizing virtual acceleration programs such as demo days, cash prizes, and industry connections. The team also organizes masterclasses on relevant topics open to both aspiring and seasoned women entrepreneurs in the State along with informal coffee chat sessions with prominent women founders to discuss their startup journey and societal challenges in being a female entrepreneur.

Case Studies

ANDAMAN & NICOBAR ISLANDS
UTTAR PRADESH
ARUNACHAL PRADESH
TAMIL NADU
TELANGANA
GOA
ODISHA

To learn more about the Best Practices adopted by states which can be used to identify and implement new initiatives, please refer to the following links:

Compendium of Best Practices Read Now
States' Startup Ranking Result 2019 Visit Now

Fostering Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Support Provided

Awareness Programs

Startup India is happy to collaborate with States to co-organize or collaborate as a knowledge partner on initiatives to create awareness on the Central and State Government incentives and policies to support startups.

Programs for Higher Education Institutions (HEIs)

Startup India provides knowledge and outreach support for the conceptualization and execution of initiatives targeting aspiring and current student entrepreneurs. Additionally, Startup India's extensive network may be tapped by States to identify and invite relevant mentors for hosting ideation workshops or mentorship programs in HEIs.

Case Studies

ANDAMAN & NICOBAR ISLANDS
MAHARASHTRA
HARYANA
ANDHRA PRADESH
GUJARAT

Access to Market

Support Provided

Procurement

Startup India also houses procurement experts to work on procurement-related issues for startups. The team works actively with nodal agencies to organize workshops for startups to onboard them on the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) platform. The team also conducts sessions to sensitize officials of different State departments on the benefits of procurement from startups along with support to nodal agencies on setting up mechanisms to enable such procurement through grand challenges and demo days. Apart from these, advisory support is also provided on best practices in procurement adopted by other States.

Case Studies

GOA
KARNATAKA
TAMIL NADU
ANDHRA PRADESH

Incubation Support

Support Provided

Incubator Engagement

Startup India has onboarded experts for States interested in the capacity development of incubators. A customized three-part engagement plan is available which includes, a roundtable with State incubators to discuss key challenges, one-to-one mentorship sessions, and masterclasses on relevant topics. This program may be further customized as per the requirements of the State. The team also provides advisory assistance in setting up incubators in States.

Additionally, if the State would like to conceptualize a separate program for incubator engagement, Startup India can provide advisory support and connection with relevant corporate or Government partners for the execution of the same.

Case Studies

UTTAR PRADESH
UTTARAKHAND
ODISHA
LADAKH

Funding Support

Support Provided

Funding Policy Creation

Startup India can provide end-to-end handholding support to States in creation and operationalization of a dedicated funding policy catering to startups in their jurisdiction. This may include drafting the policy document and operational guidelines along with knowledge support in creating the right processes and capacity building of officials for implementation of the policy.

Case Studies

HIMACHAL PRADESH
ODISHA

Mentorship Support

Support Provided

Mentorship

Startup India works closely with nodal agencies to fulfill the mentorship needs of State startups through its in-house initiative of the Virtual Mentorship Series (VMS), helps to design a mentorship network for States, and establish connections with relevant domain and sector-specific mentors when requested by the nodal agency.

Capacity Building of Enablers

Support Provided

Outreach and Sensitization Support

Startup India often organizes open sessions with the startup community of a given State on a routine basis to share information on Government policies for startups. Often the teams of nodal agencies also speak in such sessions to spread awareness on State-level policy benefits for startups.

Startup India can be onboarded as a knowledge partner by nodal agencies to organize ideation workshops, regulatory roundtables, Government sensitization sessions, buyer-seller meets, among other engagements.

HNI Sensitization

Startup India is working with nodal agencies to design an initiative to identify and conduct outreach to high-net-worth individuals (HNI) in the State and sensitize them through knowledge workshops on startups as an asset class for investment.

Apart from the above, Startup India also provides support on conceptualization and outreach for grand challenges and hackathons along with advisory on academic engagement to support student entrepreneurs. This list is indicative and not exhaustive as one of Startup India’s key mandates is to provide holistic support to States on startups. Further collaboration can always be discussed based on the requirement of the specific State.

Case Studies

PUNJAB
TELANGANA
ODISHA
KARNATAKA

States' Startup Ecosystem Showcase Sessions

To develop capacities of ecosystem enablers and stakeholders, and to promote a more inclusive startup ecosystem by collective efforts of Central and State governments, DPIIT has started series of sessions by States and Union Territories (UTs). These sessions are intended to create a deeper connection with the central government, offer a platform to the States to represent their startup ecosystem along with the support provided to the startups in the State, and enable cross learnings among the States through the transfer of knowledge and expertise. Through these sessions, the States has been able to showcase their efforts undertaken to boost entrepreneurship and build a robust ecosystem for the Startups. The States have showcased initiatives ranging from institutional support, availability of funding mechanism, incubation facility, and support for market access, etc.

The State Startup Ecosystem Showcase series is live telecasted on all virtual channels of Startup India including YouTube, Facebook, LinkedIn, etc. On every designated day, a State or UT shares the journey and good practices of their startup ecosystem and answers some of the questions about their ecosystem.

Key Themes of Session

Karnataka
17th Feb

Four pillar approach – Funding, Incubation, new Technologies and promoting global connect

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Punjab
24th Feb

Strong incubation and acceleration support with sector-specific centers such as Neuron- a center of excellence in AI/Data Analytics

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Nagaland
15th March

Enabling environment for Startups with incubation and mentoring infrastructure

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Mizoram
17th March

Satellite centers through ‘Entrepreneurship Knowledge Cells’ for EDCs

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Chhattisgarh
22nd March

Simplified regulations, financing support, easing public procurement and accessibility to IP support

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Andhra Pradesh
25th March

An elaborate network of incubators as well as entrepreneurship cells in each district

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Himachal Pradesh
1st April

Collaborative incubation model with participation from educational institutions

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Gujarat
6th April

An elaborate network of incubators as well as an active investor community

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Kerala
12th April

A vast network of innovation and entrepreneurship development cells to support the youth entrepreneurship

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Maharashtra
20th April

A vibrant startup ecosystem with pragmatic policy support, presence of a wide pool of investors along with the presence of some of the largest incubators

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State Sensitization Workshops

Startup India conducted exclusive sessions with the various State Governments and Administration on States' Startup Ranking 2019 and 2020. The meeting was attended by senior officers and the startup nodal teams. The purpose of the meeting was to sensitize states on their performance in the previous edition of States’ Startup Ranking, brief them on the new framework, and provide strategic recommendations on the way forward. List of States in which the workshops were conducted is given below:

1.Arunachal Pradesh
2.Assam
3.Bihar
4.Goa
5.Gujarat
6.Haryana
7.Karnataka
8.Kerala
9.Maharashtra
10.Manipur
11.Mizoram
12.Nagaland
13.Punjab
14.Rajasthan
15.Sikkim
16.Tamil Nadu
17.Telangana
18.Uttar Pradesh
19.Uttarakhand
20.Andaman & Nicobar Islands
21.Chandigarh
22.Delhi
23.Jammu & Kashmir
24.Ladakh
25.Puducherry
26.Odisha
27.Meghalaya
Arunachal Pradesh
Chandigarh
Sikkim
Delhi
For further state interactions,
you may visit our youtube link: STARTUP INDIA STATE SUPPORT PLAYLIST
If you want to showcase your states' activites please reach out to startup.india@gov.in

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UTTAR PRADESH

Policy Modification and Guidance in Building a Nodal Team

  • Startup India provided extensive strategic support to UP in modifying its Startup Policy to introduce the 2020 version addressing the evolving needs of the State’s startup ecosystem
  • Startup India conceptualized the structure of the State’s startup nodal team, including defining roles and responsibilities of different officers to guide the nodal department in the formation of a dedicated nodal team for startups

ANDAMAN & NICOBAR ISLANDS

Policy Formulation and Initial Handholding

  • Given the nascent startup ecosystem of A&N Island, Startup India provided handholding support in policy formulation and operationalization along with support on setting up and running the UT’s first incubator
  • Due to consistent support by Startup India, the UT emerged as the Top Performer in the Y-Category for States’ Startup Ranking 2019

ARUNACHAL PRADESH

Government Notification on Nodal Team and Policy Formulation

  • Arunachal Pradesh is a nascent startup ecosystem, the Startup India team is providing support in developing institutionalized mechanisms such as the formation of a nodal team, and the development of a dedicated startup policy based on the unique needs of the State’s startup ecosystem

TAMIL NADU

States Startup Portal

  • Startup India states’ team has shared inputs on specific features and dashboards that can be implemented during the development of their new website i.e. https://startuptn.in/

Incorporation And Nodal Team

  • Startup India prepared a detailed note on various types of incorporation that a state govt. can form to drive the Startup and innovation activities. The team has prepared a note on the incorporation of a nodal entity that covers eligibility, advantages, disadvantages, etc., and it was shared with Startup Tamil Nadu.
  • Startup India has conceptualized the structure of the State’s startup nodal team, including defining roles and responsibilities of different officers to guide the nodal department in the formation of a dedicated nodal team for startups.

TELANGANA

States Startup Portal

  • Startup India states’ team has shared inputs on specific features and dashboards that can be implemented during the revamp of their TSIC website i.e., http://startup.telangana.gov.in

GOA

States

  • Startup India states’ team has shared inputs on the proposed StartUp procurement policy

ODISHA

Incorporation And Nodal Team

  • Startup India prepared a detailed note on various types of incorporation that a state govt. can form to drive the startup and innovation activities. The team has prepared a note on the incorporation of a nodal entity that covers eligibility, advantages, disadvantages, etc., and it was shared with Startup Tamil Nadu.
  • Startup India has conceptualized the structure of the State’s StartUp nodal team, including defining roles and responsibilities of different officers to guide the nodal department in the formation of a dedicated nodal team for startups.

ANDAMAN & NICOBAR ISLANDS

Support in Execution of Engagement Activities

  • To further engage with the Startup Ecosystem, Startup India conceptualized and co-executed a 2-month virtual mentorship program in Nov-Dec 2020 for a cohort of 50 early-stage entrepreneurs in A&N Islands.
  • Additionally, Startup India provided strategic and logistical support to the A&N Islands nodal team in conducting their 3-day ‘Program for Fostering Innovation and Entrepreneurship’ in March 2021, Startup India held technical sessions for early-stage and student entrepreneurs along with organizing a ‘Recognition Bootcamp’ in association with Khaitan Legal Associates

MAHARASHTRA

Knowledge Inputs on Strategic Issues

  • Apart from executing programs with States, Startup India also provided knowledge-related inputs on developing concept notes, targeting speakers, execution of programs, etc.
  • We have worked extensively with Maharashtra and provided knowledge support on Hackathon guidelines, State procurement, Women Entrepreneurship focused programs, among others

HARYANA

Support on State Proposed Initiatives

  • Strategic support in planning initiatives proposed by the State along with connection with relevant mentors, outreach support for the same
  • Worked with State to organize comprehensive workshops on Intellectual Property Rights for Startups and Procurement Workshop dedicated to briefing startups on the Government e-Marketplace (GeM)

ANDHRA PRADESH

Support on ecosystem building during Covid-19

  • Startup India in association with Andhra Pradesh Innovation Society, and TiE Amaravati initiated “Reboot Andhra Pradesh” to understand the challenges of the ecosystem and support them in the best possible manner.

GUJARAT

Support on State Proposed Initiatives

  • Startup India assisted in the speaker as well as topics curation for three major initiatives of i-Hub i.e., Startup Runway, NISE, and Startup school.
  • Startup India and i-hub jointly organized the first-ever National Toy Innovation meet. Startup India team assisted in onboarding speakers and startups from the toy industry.

GOA

  • Startup India facilitated the connection between the GeM and the Startup Promotion Cell, Goa to organize workshops exclusively to the startup ecosystem.

KARNATAKA

  • Startup India facilitated the connection between the GeM and Startup Karnataka teams to organize workshops exclusively for the startup ecosystem.

TAMIL NADU

  • Startup India facilitated the connection between the GeM and the Startup Tamil Nadu teams to organize workshops exclusively for the startup ecosystem.

ANDHRA PRADESH

  • Startup India facilitated the connection between the GeM and Andhra Pradesh Innovation Society teams to organize workshops exclusively for the startup ecosystem.

UTTAR PRADESH

UP’s Mega Incubator

  • When the UP Government approached Startup India for support on setting up a mega incubator hub, the dedicated Incubator Team at Startup India created a bespoke comprehensive guide for incubator set up and operation catering to the startup ecosystem of Uttar Pradesh

UTTARAKHAND

Support on Incubator Capacity Development Program

  • Startup India provided support in conducting a three-phased capacity development program for State’s incubators.
    • Stage one included a roundtable to understand the challenges being faced by incubators.
    • Stage two consisted of one-to-one mentorship sessions with incubators to provide tailored advice on the challenges faced by them.
    • Stage three included a series of masterclasses from incubator experts on topics of relevance to incubators.

ODISHA

Support on Incubator Capacity Development Program

  • Startup India along with Startup Odisha conducted a three-phased capacity development program for State’s incubators.
    • Stage one included a roundtable to understand the challenges being faced by incubators
    • Stage two consisted of one-to-one mentorship sessions with incubators to provide tailored advice on the challenges faced by them
    • Stage three included a series of masterclasses from incubator experts on topics of relevance to incubators

LADAKH

Incubation Policy and Operational Guidelines

  • Startup India assisted the Ladakh administration in drafting end to end incubation policy. In addition to it, the operational guidelines were also drafted.

HIMACHAL PRADESH

Inputs on Seed Fund

  • Startup India assisted the Govt. of Himachal Pradesh in finalizing the draft guidelines for the seed fund. The team has provided necessary inputs aligned with the need of the ecosystem. These inputs were duly considered and were incorporated in the seed fund document. The state has created a seed fund of 10 crores to support startups.

ODISHA

Fund of Funds

  • Startup India assisted the Govt. of Odisha by sharing references and operating guidelines of Fund of funds model. The Govt. of Odisha has created a fund of fund of 100 crores to support the startups.

PUNJAB

Calendar of Engagements

  • To provide a structured approach to Punjab to engage with its startup ecosystem, Startup India developed a six-month-long Calendar of Engagements on the State’s request to cater to the various stakeholders of Punjab’s startup ecosystem based on their needs.

TELANGANA

State sensitization session

  • Startup India state representative has sensitized the state government officials on the benefits and incentives offered by Startup India. These sessions were held multiple times across various departments. These sessions were organized by the TSIC.

ODISHA

State sensitization session

  • Startup India state representative has sensitized the state government officials on the benefits and incentives offered by Startup India. These sessions were held multiple times across various departments. These sessions were organized by Startup Odisha.

KARNATAKA

State sensitization session

  • Startup India state representative has sensitized the state government officials on the benefits and incentives offered by Startup India. These sessions were held multiple times across various departments. These sessions were organized by Startup Karnataka.