TEJAS: Empowering Entrepreneurs Across States & Districts

An initiative of Startup India, DPIIT, aimed at strengthening startup ecosystems across 132 districts in India by fostering grassroots innovation and entrepreneurship. As a first step towards building entrepreneurial awareness at the district level, the initiative seeks to empower youth, women, students, first-time founders, and aspiring entrepreneurs by enhancing awareness of Central and State Government schemes, funding opportunities, mentorship support, and other ecosystem enablers.

Implemented in collaboration with State Governments, UT Administrations, district administrations, educational institutions, incubators, and ecosystem stakeholders, TEJAS aims to democratize access to entrepreneurship and innovation. By taking the startup movement beyond metropolitan centres and into districts, the initiative seeks to nurture entrepreneurial aspirations, unlock local innovation potential, and build a strong pipeline of startup founders from every corner of India.