The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has introduced the Startup Maha Rathi challenge as part of the second edition of Startup Mahakumbh, aiming to provide startups across India with Rs 30 crore in funding, mentorship from industry experts, and networking opportunities with global investors. The initiative also includes special awards for innovative startups.
Covering 11 key sectors such as AI & DeepTech, biotechnology & healthcare, gaming & sports, fintech, mobility, agritech, precision manufacturing, D2C, climate tech, and Defence & SpaceTech, the competition will conclude with a live pitching finale from April 3-5, 2025, at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal will present the awards.
The multi-phase selection process began with applications opening on February 26, 2025. Shortlisted startups for the grand jury round will receive Rs 1 lakh, while the top two from each sector will be awarded Rs 10 lakh each. The next five will secure Rs 5 lakh, and an additional five will get Rs 3 lakh each. Beyond financial support, participants will gain expert guidance and investor access from a jury comprising 100+ VCs, angel investors, and industry specialists.
The Startup Maha Rathi challenge is backed by Avaana Capital, LetsVenture, Karnataka Digital Economy Mission (KDEM), IVCA, and HDFC, reinforcing its commitment to fostering India's entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Startup Mahakumbh, a premier event uniting startups, investors, incubators, accelerators, and industry leaders, is making a grand return in 2025 after a successful inaugural edition. The previous edition attracted over 48,581 business visitors, 1,306 exhibitors, and leading names from 26 states and 14 countries, establishing itself as a key platform for India's startup growth.
Source: bwdisrupt
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Covering 11 key sectors such as AI & DeepTech, biotechnology & healthcare, gaming & sports, fintech, mobility, agritech, precision manufacturing, D2C, climate tech, and Defence & SpaceTech, the competition will conclude with a live pitching finale from April 3-5, 2025, at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal will present the awards.
The multi-phase selection process began with applications opening on February 26, 2025. Shortlisted startups for the grand jury round will receive Rs 1 lakh, while the top two from each sector will be awarded Rs 10 lakh each. The next five will secure Rs 5 lakh, and an additional five will get Rs 3 lakh each. Beyond financial support, participants will gain expert guidance and investor access from a jury comprising 100+ VCs, angel investors, and industry specialists.
The Startup Maha Rathi challenge is backed by Avaana Capital, LetsVenture, Karnataka Digital Economy Mission (KDEM), IVCA, and HDFC, reinforcing its commitment to fostering India's entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Startup Mahakumbh, a premier event uniting startups, investors, incubators, accelerators, and industry leaders, is making a grand return in 2025 after a successful inaugural edition. The previous edition attracted over 48,581 business visitors, 1,306 exhibitors, and leading names from 26 states and 14 countries, establishing itself as a key platform for India's startup growth.
Source: bwdisrupt
#healthcarestartupfundingindia #funding #maharathichallenge #dseidehealthcarenetwork
The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has introduced the Startup Maha Rathi challenge as part of the second edition of Startup Mahakumbh, aiming to provide startups across India with Rs 30 crore in funding, mentorship from industry experts, and networking opportunities with global investors. The initiative also includes special awards for innovative startups.
Covering 11 key sectors such as AI & DeepTech, biotechnology & healthcare, gaming & sports, fintech, mobility, agritech, precision manufacturing, D2C, climate tech, and Defence & SpaceTech, the competition will conclude with a live pitching finale from April 3-5, 2025, at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal will present the awards.
The multi-phase selection process began with applications opening on February 26, 2025. Shortlisted startups for the grand jury round will receive Rs 1 lakh, while the top two from each sector will be awarded Rs 10 lakh each. The next five will secure Rs 5 lakh, and an additional five will get Rs 3 lakh each. Beyond financial support, participants will gain expert guidance and investor access from a jury comprising 100+ VCs, angel investors, and industry specialists.
The Startup Maha Rathi challenge is backed by Avaana Capital, LetsVenture, Karnataka Digital Economy Mission (KDEM), IVCA, and HDFC, reinforcing its commitment to fostering India's entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Startup Mahakumbh, a premier event uniting startups, investors, incubators, accelerators, and industry leaders, is making a grand return in 2025 after a successful inaugural edition. The previous edition attracted over 48,581 business visitors, 1,306 exhibitors, and leading names from 26 states and 14 countries, establishing itself as a key platform for India's startup growth.
Source: bwdisrupt
#healthcarestartupfundingindia #funding #maharathichallenge #dseidehealthcarenetwork
