Bengaluru continues to lead India’s startup ecosystem, emerging as the country’s top hub for young entrepreneurs, according to the Avendus Wealth–Hurun India U35 List 2026. With 52 entrepreneurs on the list and 35 corporate headquarters represented, Bengaluru leads the rankings, followed by Mumbai and Delhi-NCR. The list features 180 entrepreneurs across India, with the combined valuation of their companies reaching ₹48 lakh crore, reflecting the growing scale and impact of young business leaders. From first-generation founders to next-generation business leaders, India’s entrepreneurial landscape continues to expand, driving innovation, enterprise growth and new opportunities across the country. @DPIITGoI #StartupIndia #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #Startups #YoungEntrepreneurs #DPIIT

Delhi takes another step towards strengthening its startup and innovation ecosystem with the Cabinet’s approval of the Go-Delhi Foundation, backed by an initial corpus of ₹50 crore. The initiative aims to empower startups, young innovators, researchers and entrepreneurs through access to prototyping facilities, mentorship, incubation, technical guidance and investor networks. With over 21,000 DPIIT-recognised startups in Delhi, the foundation seeks to help transform ideas into market-ready solutions, foster entrepreneurship and create employment opportunities. @DPIITGoI #StartupIndia #DPIIT #DelhiStartups #Innovation #Entrepreneurship

India’s digital transformation is creating new opportunities for innovation, entrepreneurship and inclusive growth. Addressing the Bloomberg New Economy Forum, Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi highlighted the growth of India’s startup ecosystem, which now comprises over 2.5 lakh startups, and the role of digital public infrastructure in enabling accessible technology-driven solutions. With nearly half of India’s startups emerging from smaller cities and towns and 45% having at least one woman director or partner, India’s innovation ecosystem continues to expand opportunities for entrepreneurs across the country. Through digital payments, Digital Public Infrastructure and startup-led innovation, India is demonstrating how technology can empower citizens, strengthen businesses and contribute to solutions for the world. @DPIITGoI #StartupIndia #DigitalIndia #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #DPIIT

𝐓𝐡𝐞 #𝐍𝐋𝐃𝐒𝐋𝐃𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐓𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞 supported by Startup India, DPIIT 𝐢𝐬 𝐍𝐨𝐰 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐞! Inviting innovators to explore Digital Twin applications across #multimodallogistics, #industrialinfrastructure, #mining and #minerals, #urbanmobility and #energylogistics and #supplychains. Check out the focus areas, find the challenge that inspires you, and explore the possibilities of building smarter digital solutions. 🏆 Win from a prize pool of over ₹20 lakh! Register & Participate Now: digitwingrandchallenge.nldsl… @DPIITGoI

🚀 Calling Startups! Showcase Your Innovation at IITF 2026 Startup India, DPIIT, invites startups to participate in the Hall of Inspiration at the 45th India International Trade Fair (IITF) 2026, at Bharat Mandapam, Hall 14, New Delhi, from 14–27 November 2026. 🌟 Explore dedicated participation slots across emerging and high-growth sectors: 🔹 Slot 1 | 14–18 November: Miscellaneous theme based Startups 🔹 Slot 2 | 19–23 November: FinTech, HealthTech, Sports-Tech, Food-Tech, Future Mobility, Space-Tech and more. 🔹 Slot 3 | 24–27 November: AgriTech, Climate-Tech, Blue Economy, Logistics, Semiconductors, Defence and more. 💡 Showcase your solutions, connect with new opportunities, and bring your innovations to a wider audience with special participation rates for startups. 🏆 Explore the National Startup Awards (NSA) and join the Startup India WhatsApp Channel to stay updated on the latest opportunities and initiatives. 🔗 Visit: lnkd.in/gkRYMGRK Be part of India's innovation journey and contribute to the vision of Viksit Bharat. @DPIITGoI #StartupIndia #DPIIT #IITF2026 #HallOfInspiration #IndianStartups #Innovation #DeepTech #NationalStartupAwards #ViksitBharat

Shri Ateesh Kumar Singh, Additional Secretary, DPIIT, delivered the keynote address at the BEAUTY&YOU India Awards 2026, organised by The Estée Lauder Companies in partnership with Startup India. He highlighted this first-of-its-kind partnership between a global beauty company and Startup India, underscoring the growing entrepreneurial potential in the beauty sector. Notably, 44% of India-based applicants this year were from Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities, reflecting the expanding reach of innovation beyond metropolitan centres. He also highlighted the Visionary Women’s Award, a special DPIIT–Estée Lauder Companies initiative recognising women entrepreneurs driving innovation and impact in beauty. Startup India remains committed to nurturing innovation and enabling entrepreneurs across the country to thrive. @DPIITGoI #StartupIndia #DPIIT #BEAUTYANDYOU #WomenEntrepreneurs #Innovation

🌾 Reimagining Food, One Innovation at a Time! This World Food Day, discover how DPIIT-recognised startups are transforming India’s food ecosystem, from sustainable farming and natural foods to plant-based proteins and smarter food processing. 🌱 Meet the innovators building a healthier, more sustainable future, one idea at a time. 🚀 Building a startup in the food sector? Apply for DPIIT recognition and be part of India’s growing startup ecosystem! 🔗 Apply now: startupindia.gov.in/ For regular updates, announcements and information on upcoming opportunities, join the Startup India, DPIIT WhatsApp Channel - lnkd.in/g_ZuM7xW @DPIITGoI #WorldFoodDay #StartupIndia #DPIIT #FoodInnovation #SustainableFood #IndianStartups

Startup India, DPIIT in collaboration with Cars24 invites India’s next generation of builders to participate in Cars24's Grand Startup Challenge! The challenge invites early stage startups to build solutions across four tracks: * Lending & Fintech * Mobility & Road Safety * Logistics & Supply Chains * Sovereign AI A total prize pool of ₹1 Cr is up for grabs. Applications opened on 9th October 2026 and close on 10 November 2026. Finale: January 2027, New Delhi Apply now: gsc.cars24.com/ In collaboration with Startup India, DPIIT, MeitY Startup Hub (MSH) and Startup Policy Forum. @DPIITGoI #GrandStartupChallenge #StartupIndia #DPIIT #SPF #AI #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #Fintech #Mobility #RoadSafety #Logistics #SupplyChains #SovereignAI #IndianStartups

🚀 Startup India is now on WhatsApp! 🇮🇳 The Startup India WhatsApp Channel is your go-to destination for the latest updates from India’s growing startup ecosystem. Stay informed about: 🔹 Startup India schemes & benefits Discover updates on funding, credit support, tax benefits, intellectual property support and other initiatives for startups. 🔹 Programmes & opportunities Get updates on Startup India programmes, challenges, workshops, networking opportunities and ecosystem initiatives. 🔹 Events & announcements Stay up to date with major Startup India events, launches, applications, deadlines and important announcements. 🔹 Ecosystem updates Get the latest updates on initiatives, partnerships, policy developments and opportunities shaping India’s startup ecosystem. Whether you are a startup, founder, innovator, investor, incubator or ecosystem enabler, follow the channel to stay connected with what’s happening across Startup India. 📲 Follow the official Startup India WhatsApp Channel: [Join Startup India on WhatsApp](whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vb9…) Stay informed. Stay connected. Build for a Viksit Bharat. 🇮🇳

Bengaluru-based DPIIT recognised CoRover has secured a contract from the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) to develop a Unified AI Assistant and Bot Platform for government services, with DigiLocker set to be its first implementation. The platform aims to transform citizen access to digital services through conversational and agentic AI capabilities, enabling users to retrieve, share and manage documents through a secure, consent-based interface. Designed as a reusable framework, it will enable government departments to deploy AI-powered assistants without building separate systems from scratch. With a focus on multilingual capabilities, AI governance, security and human oversight, the initiative marks a step towards making government services more accessible, efficient and scalable through emerging technologies. @DPIITGoI #StartupIndia #DigitalIndia #ArtificialIntelligence #AIInnovation #DPIIT

Dehradun-based DPIIT recognised startup Sunfox Technologies has raised $7 million in Series A funding to scale its innovative cardiac diagnostics platform, Spandan, across India and international markets. With nearly 60,000 devices deployed across India, reaching over 20,000 villages, Sunfox is leveraging technology to improve access to timely cardiac assessment. The fresh funding will support research and development, domestic expansion, and its global growth ambitions across the US, Europe and Africa. @DPIITGoI #StartupIndia #DPIIT #MedTech #HealthTech #Innovation #StartupFunding

📍 Startup India, DPIIT in Leparada, Arunachal Pradesh The TEJAS (Transforming Entrepreneurial Journeys Across States and Districts) Workshop was successfully conducted at Karko Heritage Centre, Basar, Leparada District, bringing together entrepreneurs, students, SHGs, and ecosystem partners to strengthen the district's startup ecosystem. In the keynote address, Dr. Bhuvnesh Pratap Singh, IAS, Director, DPIIT, highlighted the ecosystem needs, strengths, and opportunities of Arunachal Pradesh, underscoring the role of Startup India and TEJAS in developing the State's entrepreneurial landscape. The event was graced by other government officials, Ms. Aastha Singh, IAS, Assistant Commissioner, Basar, Ms. Himani Meena, IAS, Deputy Commissioner, Leparada District, addressed the gathering as Special Invitees, followed by Shri Nyamar Riba, ZPC, Leparada District, as Guest of Honour. Smt. Nyabi Jini Dirchi, Hon'ble MLA, 29-Basar (ST) Assembly Constituency, graced the workshop as Chief Guest. The workshop also featured sessions by ecosystem and industry partners: Mr. Kaushik, APIIP, on the startup ecosystem and State Startup Policy in Arunachal Pradesh; Mr. Kamal Lochan Das, Business Head, PhonePe Payment Gateway, on payments as Bharat's growth engine; Ms. Vartika Rai, Senior Associate, Darwin Dynamics, on bridging the capital gap for ventures beyond metros; Smt. Torik Nyodu Riba, who shared experiences from Self-Help Groups; and Mr. Kangkan Baruah, Branch Manager, HDFC Bank, on the HDFC Bank StartUp BuildUp initiative in Arunachal Pradesh. @DPIITGoI #StartupIndia #DPIIT #TEJAS #ArunachalPradesh #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #StartupEcosystem #AtmanirbharBharat #ViksitBharat2047 #StartupsInIndia

Advancing Dialogue with India’s AIF Ecosystem 🇮🇳 An interaction with 100+ Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) was held on 7th October at Vanijya Bhawan, New Delhi, bringing together key stakeholders from India’s investment ecosystem for a focused discussion on the Startup India Fund of Funds 2.0 (FFS 2.0) and its role in strengthening access to capital for startups. The interaction was chaired by Shri ateesh singh, Additional Secretary, DPIIT, and attended by Shri Bhuvnesh Pratap Singh, Director, DPIIT, and Shri Arijit Dutt, CGM, SIDBI, along with representatives from the AIF ecosystem. The discussions focused on Startup India Fund of Funds 2.0 (FFS 2.0), with emphasis on faster deployment of funds to startups, greater diversification of investments across sectors, and enhanced support for emerging fund managers, particularly in Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities. The interaction also explored opportunities to deepen the reach of institutional capital, strengthen the fund management ecosystem and enable greater access to growth capital for startups across India. @DPIITGoI @sidbiofficial #StartupIndia #FundOfFunds #FFS2 #DPIIT #AIF #StartupEcosystem #SIDBI #InvestingInIndia #Entrepreneurship

🚀 From Student Ideas to Green Industries. From Innovation to Entrepreneurship. We are pleased to announce the S*E² Mission / Program — Entrepreneurship Hackathon, an initiative focused on creating the next generation of Green Entrepreneurs, Startups, MSMEs and Industry Leaders. 🌱 Green Industries + Green Mobility = Sustainability Our vision is simple: One Student = One Startup = One MSME = One Industrialist This is not just a Hackathon — it is a journey of: 🇮🇳 ज्ञान • अनुभव • उडान Gyan • Anubhav • Udaan Knowledge • Experience • Flight Where ज्ञान creates ideas, अनुभव transforms ideas into solutions, and उडान takes those solutions towards startups, businesses and industries. Through the S*E² Mission / Program, we will provide opportunities to: 💡 Develop innovative ideas 🚀 Build startup-ready solutions 🌱 Work on Green Industry & Green Mobility challenges 🤝 Learn from mentors, entrepreneurs and industry leaders 🏭 Explore incubation, MSME and entrepreneurship opportunities 🌍 Gain international exposure 🏆 Total Prizes Worth ₹1 Crore ✈️ Free International Trip for Winners & Top Innovators The S*E² Mission / Program brings together students, innovators, startups, MSMEs, industry leaders and leading knowledge & ecosystem partners, including: 🇮🇳 Government of India | Startup India | DRIIV | DSEU | ARAI - AMTIF | Together, these knowledge, innovation, academic and industry ecosystems can help create a stronger foundation for Green Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Skill Development and Sustainable Industry. hashtag#StartupStudents If you are a student, young innovator, aspiring entrepreneur, startup or MSME, this is your opportunity to transform your idea into impact. 📲 Register Now — Scan the QR Code For the application process, participants may apply through the following link: lnkd.in/g2tTmUgm IDEA → INNOVATION → STARTUP → MSME → INDUSTRY → SUSTAINABLE GROWTH @DPIITGoI @KGVllp @driiv_delhi

Have an idea that could make a difference? It’s time to turn it into action. 🚀 Applications are open for Together 7.0 – Indo-Canada Bootcamp & Pitch Competition, an initiative empowering student entrepreneurs and recent graduates to build innovative solutions for India, from India. Participants will get the opportunity to: ✨ Learn from global experts and Canadian trainers 🤝 Receive mentorship and connect with entrepreneurs from India & Canada 💡 Develop and refine their ideas through an intensive bootcamp 🌎 Connect with investors and venture capitalists 🏆 Compete for a prize pool of up to CAD 15,000 Focus areas: Sustainability | Self-Reliability | Social Purpose | E-Mobility | Healthcare | Food & Agriculture | FinTech | Education | Environment & Energy | Textiles | Telecom Who can apply? University students and recent graduates (within the last 3 years) who are building ideas/startups in India. 👉 Apply now: lnkd.in/gGriS6ZC Deadline Extended till 11th October @DPIITGoI #Together7 #StartupIndia #StudentEntrepreneurs #Entrepreneurship #StartupIndia #IndoCanada #PitchCompetition #Bootcamp #YoungEntrepreneurs #Innovation #Startups #EntrepreneurshipIndia

🚀 Startup India is now on WhatsApp! 🇮🇳 The Startup India WhatsApp Channel is your go-to destination for the latest updates from India’s growing startup ecosystem. Stay informed about: 🔹 Startup India schemes & benefits Discover updates on funding, credit support, tax benefits, intellectual property support and other initiatives for startups. 🔹 Programmes & opportunities Get updates on Startup India programmes, challenges, workshops, networking opportunities and ecosystem initiatives. 🔹 Events & announcements Stay up to date with major Startup India events, launches, applications, deadlines and important announcements. 🔹 Ecosystem updates Get the latest updates on initiatives, partnerships, policy developments and opportunities shaping India’s startup ecosystem. Whether you are a startup, founder, innovator, investor, incubator or ecosystem enabler, follow the channel to stay connected with what’s happening across Startup India. 📲 Follow the official Startup India WhatsApp Channel: [Join Startup India on WhatsApp](whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vb9…) Stay informed. Stay connected. Build for a Viksit Bharat. 🇮🇳 @DPIITGoI

The Youth Entrepreneurs Challenge (YEC) 2027, supported by Startup India, DPIIT is inviting young innovators, startup founders and working professionals to turn ideas into solutions that can create meaningful impact. From IDEA → BUILD → PITCH → IMPACT, YEC 2027 offers a platform for young minds to move beyond ideation and take their solutions to a national stage. If you are 18–35 years old, a startup founder or a working professional with an idea that deserves to be heard, this is your opportunity to step forward. Applications are now OPEN. Apply now : lnkd.in/dkzs6Thm Last date to apply: 15 October 2026 Bring your idea. Build your solution. Pitch your vision. Create impact.