As India charts its course towards becoming a global innovation powerhouse, its startup landscape is evolving rapidly, driven by cutting-edge advancements across sectors such as AI, defence tech, fintech, healthcare, and more. This ecosystem is not just growing; it’s revolutionising industries, creating sustainable solutions, and positioning India as a hub of entrepreneurial excellence on the world stage.
At the heart of this transformative journey lies a vision that sees India as a global leader in innovation and entrepreneurship by 2047, the centenary year of its independence. This ambitious goal requires not just growth, but nurturing of the startup ecosystem, fostering collaborations, and showcasing India’s innovative prowess on a global stage.
To showcase the nation’s entrepreneurial spirit and ambition, the second edition Startup Mahakumbh is set to take place from April 3 to 5, 2025, at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi with the focal theme ‘Startup India @ 2047—Unfolding the Bharat Story’.
Startup Mahakumbh 2025 will bring together over 3,000 startups showcasing their innovations, along with 10,000 delegates, 1,000 investors, incubators, and accelerators. With an expected attendance of 50,000+ business visitors from India and beyond, the event is expected to be one of the largest global gatherings for the startup ecosystem.
It will feature sector-specific pavilions highlighting advancements and innovations shaping various industries.
Key Pavilions Shaping The Future Of Technology And Innovation
AI, Deeptech And Cybersecurity Pavilion: The pavilion will focus on the development of cutting-edge AI solutions for real-world problems. It will be anchored by Kritika M, senior director at Nasscom; Aakrit Vaish, advisor of IndiaAI Mission; Raghu Dharmaraju, CEO of ARTPARK; Aditi Gera, head of platform, Bracket by BoldCap; and Sateesh Andra, managing director of Endiya Partners.
B2B And Precision Manufacturing Pavilion: The pavilion will showcase the revolution in production processes. Advanced manufacturing technologies, including 3D printing, robotics, smart factories, and enterprise solutions, will be on display. It will be anchored by Vidhya Ananthakrishnan, chief of staff at Accel; Anurag Ramdasan, partner at 3one4 Capital; Rajanikanth Balaraman, cofounder and chief of technology and growth officer of Unimech; and Rohit Batra, managing partner of Evolvence India at Evolvence Capital.
Defence And Spacetech Pavilion: From advanced cybersecurity solutions to autonomous systems and smart combat gear, this pavilion will embody India’s mission for self-reliance in defence. Dr. Vinod Kumar, director at IN-SPACe; Vidhya Ananthakrishnan, chief of staff at Accel; Vishal Chaudhary, cofounder of Zetwerk; Sanjay Nekkanti, founder and CEO of Dhruva Space; and Dr. Milind Pimprikar, chairman at Caneus, will be anchoring this pavilion.
Biotech And Healthcare Pavilion: Aligned with the “Viksit Bharat 2047” vision, this pavilion will explore innovations revolutionising healthcare, agriculture, and environmental sustainability. The pavilion will highlight advancements in diagnostics, personalised treatments, and affordable therapies. It will be anchored by experts like Dr. Taslimarif Saiyed, director and CEO of C-CAMP; Aakanksha Gulati, CEO of ACT Grants; and Radhika Ananth, vice president at Accel.
D2C Pavilion: Led by Aman Gupta, cofounder and CMO of boAt and Archana Jahagirdar, founder and managing partner of Rukam Capital, this pavilion will showcase transformative and innovative brands reshaping consumer experiences across diverse sectors like fashion, beauty, FMCG, and lifestyle.
Fintech Pavilion: It will feature innovations that make financial services more inclusive, secure, and efficient for the future of Bharat. It will be anchored by Dinesh Pai, cofounder and VP of Zerodha; Siddarth Pai, founding partner of 3one4 Capital; Venk Krishnan, founder and CEO of NuVentures; and Mahesh BG, CEO of Sahamati.
Gaming And Sports Tech Pavilion: This pavilion will highlight innovations in sports technology – from immersive gaming experiences to wearable fitness devices and data-driven athlete performance tools. It will be anchored by Harsh Jain, culture enforcement officer & cofounder of Dream Sports; Girish Menon, chief strategy officer of JetSynthesys; Sanjeev Kumar Gupta, CEO of KDEM; and Saumya Singh Rathore, cofounder of Winzo Games.
Agritech: Anchored by Vineet Rai, founder and chairman of Aavishkaar Group, and CM Patil, CEO of KrishiKalpa Foundation, this pavilion will showcase startups transforming agriculture with AI-driven crop monitoring, precision farming, and efficient supply chains.
Climate Tech Pavilion: Climate tech startups are empowering green innovation by advancing energy transition, developing climate-resilient infrastructure, and driving sustainable technologies. This pavilion will focus on bridging the climate finance gap and unlocking alternative funding mechanisms. It will be anchored by experts like Anjali Bansal of Avaana Capital; Mirik Gogri, sustainability investor at Spectrum Impact; B Capital’s Karan Mohla; Alankrita Khera, director at ACT; and Sumeet Shetty, AVP at IVCA.
Incubators & Accelerators Pavilion: This pavilion will provide a platform for over 1,000 incubators and 10,000 innovation and incubation centres to become the nerve centers of entrepreneurship. It will focus on integrating industry, government departments, and CSR with incubators to ensure startup success. Suresh Narasimha, co-creator of CoCreate Ventures, will anchor this pavilion.
Mobility Pavilion: This pavilion will showcase innovative startups transforming transportation with advancements in electric vehicles, battery technologies, smart traffic systems, and sustainable public transport. It will be anchored by EaseMyTrip’s Rikant Pittie; Bounce’s Vivekananda Hallekere and Adrian Schmidt, cofounder and CEO of Sarla Aviation.
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