Startup Conclave 2025

Why in the news ?

• Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the Startup Conclave 2025 at Mahatma Mandir, Gandhinagar.
• The two-day event saw participation from over 1,000 startups, 5,000 innovators, and top investors.
• The conclave aims to promote India’s startup ecosystem and encourage investment in innovation.

Scale and Scope – An Unprecedented Startup Showcase

The Startup Conclave 2025 is the largest event of its kind and features:

• 1,000+ startups
• 5,000 innovators
• 100 industry mentors
• 50+ venture capital (VC) funds
• Participation from 20 Indian states

Additionally, over 170 startups selected under Startup India, MeitY, and iDEX programs are also being showcased.
The event provides insights into cutting-edge solutions across sectors such as agriculture, defense, AI, clean technology, fintech, and healthcare.

Empowering Entrepreneurs – MoUs and Funding

A key highlight of the conclave is the signing of 50 Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs), creating strategic partnerships, funding opportunities, and business expansion avenues between startups, investors, and financial institutions.

The Gujarat government will also provide:

• Funding cheques
• Letters of Intent (LoIs)
• Support, funding, and guidance to startups

This reflects the state’s active role in guiding startups toward success.

Gujarat’s Vision – Becoming the Startup Capital

Through this conclave, Gujarat is positioning itself as a top startup destination in India. The state offers:

• A strong industrial base
• Business-friendly policies
• Educational infrastructure

Together, these factors create a conducive environment for startup growth, acceleration, and expansion.

Gujarat is building a collaborative startup ecosystem aligned with national initiatives like:

• Startup India
• Digital India
• Atmanirbhar Bharat