India’s Flagship Sci. & Tech Conclave ESTIC-2025 to Chart Roadmap for Atmanirbhar and Viksit Bharat

• A stage for young innovators and startups to showcase solutions and connect with industry, says Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister
• Designed as an outcome-oriented forum, the event aims to accelerate the lab-to-market journey for disruptive innovation. 
• Scheduled for 3–5 November 2025 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, the conclave will feature three days of plenaries, technical sessions, and exhibitions. 

India's flagship Emerging Science, Technology, and Innovation Conclave, ESTIC-2025 is set to bring together the nation's top scientific minds, innovators and policymakers. Scheduled for November 3-5 at New Delhi’s Bharat Mandapam, the conclave will propel the nation towards an Atmanirbhar Bharat, turning the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047 into action. 

As India's flagship S&T conclave under the theme Imagine, Innovate, Inspire for Viksit Bharat 2047, ESTIC 2025 will unite the country's innovation ecosystem across the entire gamut of the scientific spectrum. Curtain raiser programmes by participating Ministries and Departments are building momentum for detailed discussions across the 11 thematic sessions spanning Advanced Materials & Manufacturing, Artificial Intelligence, Bio-Manufacturing, Blue Economy, Digital Communications, Electronics & Semiconductor Manufacturing, Emerging Agricultural Technologies, Energy--Environment--Climate, Health & Medical Technologies, Quantum Science & Technology, and Space Technologies. 

The programme features plenary addresses by global experts and Nobel Laureates, thematic technical discussions with S&T leaders, women entrepreneurs, and deep-tech startup CEOs, and on-ground showcases that spotlight disruptive innovation, including an exhibition by deep-tech startups and a poster forum for young scientists, faculty, and engineers. Designed as an outcome-oriented forum, ESTIC-2025 aligns research, standards-readiness, and scale-up mechanisms to accelerate the lab-to-market journey.

"The conclave is a stage for young innovators, startups and researchers to showcase innovative solutions, find mentorship, and connect with industry and stakeholders," said Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology; Minister of State for Earth Sciences; PMO; Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions; Department of Atomic Energy and Department of Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh. He highlighted the integration of key frontier technologies, including semiconductors, AI, quantum computing, biotech, space, and clean energy, across all eleven themes.

“ESTIC brings together India's scientific community, industry and startups on a single platform to turn ideas into impact. By connecting efforts across ministries and aligning with national priorities, the conclave strengthens translation pathways from laboratories to scale," said Prof. Ajay Kumar Sood, Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India.

"Through eleven thematic sessions and high-level panels, ESTIC-2025 will chart a comprehensive roadmap for Viksit Bharat 2047, enabled by a whole-of-government approach," said Prof. Abhay Karandikar, Secretary, Department of Science & Technology (DST), emphasizing ESTIC's role in advancing collaborative pathways that translate science into societal and economic impact.

ESTIC-2025 is designed as an outcome-oriented forum that celebrates stakeholder contributions while fostering collaborations among researchers, entrepreneurs, industry and funding bodies. The conclave's discussions and showcases are structured to identify actionable next steps and measurable follow-ups so that momentum continues beyond the three event days.

The conclave is a collaborative initiative of the Department of Science & Technology, under the guidance of the Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser, and brings together an association of key ministries and departments including the Department of Atomic Energy, Ministry of Ayush, Department of Biotechnology, Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR), Defence Research & Development Organization (DRDO), Ministry of Earth Sciences, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), Department of Space, and Department of Telecommunications.

About ESTIC-2025:

The Emerging Science, Technology, and Innovation Conclave (ESTIC) is India’s premier STI platform, bringing together ministries, innovators, and global visionaries. A flagship annual event, ESTIC fosters collaboration, celebrates disruptive innovation, and drives forward the vision of “Viksit Bharat 2047." This transformative platform showcases cutting-edge research, deep-tech breakthroughs, and thought-provoking discussions with Nobel Laureates, global experts, policymakers, and emerging leaders. ESTIC-2025 is scheduled for 3-5 November 2025 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.

NABARD Brings GI-Tagged Handloom Treasures to Mumbai for National Handloom Day

On the occasion of National Handloom Day 2025, NABARD will host a two-day Exhibition-cum-Sale on 7th and 8th August 2025 at its Head Office premises in Bandra-Kurla Complex, Mumbai.

The event will feature 15 curated stalls, showcasing India’s diverse handloom traditions and providing artisans a direct platform to display and sell their exquisite creations to the public. This initiative celebrates the craftsmanship of NABARD-supported weavers while offering visitors a vibrant glimpse into the country’s rich weaving heritage.

A wide range of traditional products from across India, including Kutch embroidery & Tangaliya from Gujarat; Banarasi Sarees, Mirzapur Carpets & Durries, Muzzaffarnagar Feather Handloom & Baghpat handloom from Uttar Pradesh; Ambala Handlooms from Haryana; Batik Print & Maheswar Sarees from Madhya Pradesh; Jodhpur Bandej from Rajasthan; Pochampally Ikkat from Telangana; Paithani Sarees from Maharashtra; Mulberry and Tassar Silk from Bihar; Jamdani & Kantha Sarees from West Bengal, among others will be available for sale.

Visitors can purchase GI-tagged handloom products directly from artisan groups, ensuring authenticity and fair value.

As part of its annual tradition, NABARD celebrates National Handloom Day across all its Regional Offices and Head Office (Mumbai), reinforcing its dedication to empowering weavers and preserving India’s handloom legacy.

Observed annually on 7th August, National Handloom Day commemorates the launch of the Swadeshi Movement in 1905, celebrating the spirit of self-reliance and honouring the invaluable contributions of India’s weavers to the nation’s cultural fabric.

PM Modi Inaugurates the SEMICON 2024 Conference; Key Takeaways from the SemiCon Speech

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the SEMICON India 2024 conference today at the India Expo Mart in Greater Noida. This three-day event, running from September 11 to 13, aims to position India as a global hub for semiconductor manufacturing and technology. The theme for this year's conference is "Shaping the Semiconductor Future".

The conference will feature over 250 exhibitors and 150 speakers from around the world, showcasing India's semiconductor strategies and policies². PM Modi emphasized India's potential to become a reliable partner in the global semiconductor supply chain and assured stable and predictable policies to support the industry's growth.

In his speech at the SEMICON India 2024 conference, PM Modi highlighted several key points:

1. India's Semiconductor Vision: He emphasized India's ambition to become a global semiconductor hub, leveraging its talent pool and favorable policies.

2. Government Support: Modi assured that the government would provide stable and predictable policies to support the semiconductor industry, including incentives for manufacturing and research.

3. Global Partnerships: He stressed the importance of international collaborations and partnerships to strengthen India's position in the global semiconductor supply chain.

4. Innovation and Talent: The Prime Minister highlighted the need for innovation and skill development, encouraging investments in education and training to build a robust semiconductor ecosystem.

5. Sustainability: Modi also touched upon the importance of sustainable practices in semiconductor manufacturing, aligning with global environmental goals.

These points reflect India's strategic focus on becoming a key player in the semiconductor industry.

India has been actively developing policies to boost its semiconductor industry.

India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) is an initiative that aims to build a robust semiconductor and display ecosystem in India. It provides fiscal support for setting up semiconductor fabs, display fabs, and other related facilities.

The Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme offers financial incentives to companies that set up semiconductor manufacturing units in India. The goal is to attract global semiconductor companies to invest in India.

Design-Linked Incentive (DLI) Scheme focuses on promoting semiconductor design companies by providing financial support for their projects.

Besides, India has signed agreements with countries like the US and Japan to enhance bilateral collaboration on semiconductor supply chains.

Nvidia to Host Flagship AI Summit in India in October

Nvidia is set to host its flagship AI Summit in India from October 23-25, 2024 at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai. This event will feature a range of sessions and live demos on generative AI, industrial digitalization, robotics, large language models, and more.

Nvidia's CEO, Jensen Huang, will also be present, participating in a fireside chat on October 24. This summit aims to position India as a significant player in the global AI landscape.

The Nvidia AI Summit in India will feature several exciting highlights:

1. Keynote Speeches: Nvidia's CEO, Jensen Huang, will deliver a keynote address and participate in a fireside chat.

2. Generative AI Sessions: In-depth sessions on the latest adva. ncements in generative AI.

3. Industrial Digitalization: Discussions on how AI is transforming various industries.

4. Robotics and Automation: Live demos showcasing cutting-edge robotics and automation technologies.

5. Large Language Models: Insights into the development and application of large language models.

6. Networking Opportunities: A chance to connect with industry leaders, AI experts, and innovators.

This summit aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the current AI landscape and its future directions.

In September 2023, Huang met Indian PM Narendra Modi during a five-day tour to discuss the country’s potential role as a site for chipmaking, AI talent resource and market for Nvidia products.

Over 1,000 Future Leaders of Indian Agriculture and Agribusiness to Be Honored by Indian Agribusiness Leaders

The Future of Agriculture Leaders in India (FALI), an initiative supported by leading agribusiness entities – Godrej Agrovet Ltd., UPL, Jain Irrigation, StarAgri, Rallis etc. –to make agriculture attractive for the next generation today kickstarted its 9th Annual Convention at Jalgaon’s Jain Hills. Bringing together over 1,000 school children and grooming them into the future leaders of Indian agriculture and agribusiness, the convention which is hosted by Jain Irrigation will be held over two days. These standard 8 and 9 students from 155 government-aided rural schools in Maharashtra and Gujarat are the winners of business plan and tech innovation contests in their schools. The convention marks the culmination of a highly effective programme.

Having empowered over 13,000 students, the goal of FALI and the programme is to make agriculture attractive to the next generation. As part of the programme, rural students participate in interactive classroom sessions and practicums. They have regular field visits, webinars and FALI Innovation films to expose them to innovations in agriculture and agro-enterprise; and they compete in business plan and innovation contests, with the winners getting to go to the annual FALI Convention.

The Association for Future Agriculture Leaders of India is a Section 8 company. Its directors are: Nadir Godrej, Chairman & MD of Godrej Industries Ltd and Chairman, Godrej Agrovet Ltd.; Rajju Shroff, Chairman of UPL; Anil Jain, Deputy Chair and CEO of Jain Irrigation which hosts the annual FALI Conventions; and Nancy Barry, President of NBA Enterprise Solutions to Poverty. The major CSR contributors to FALI are Godrej Agrovet Ltd, UPL, Jain Irrigation, StarAgri, Rallis and Omnivore, with several other leading agribusinesses and banks likely to join in supporting FALI this fiscal year.

Nadir Godrej, Chairman & MD of Godrej Industries Ltd and Chairman, Godrej Agrovet Ltd., who led the Working Group which created FALI and served as the Founding Chair, says: “Last year, when Godrej Agrovet Ltd. pioneered the FALI alumni internships, our managers were deeply impressed with the knowledge, maturity and passion of alumni who had just completed 12 standard, most exceeding performance of university students who have been interns at our company. We would be interested in hiring most of these interns when they complete their higher education.”

Over 95% of past students and their parents say that FALI already has transformed their attitudes toward agriculture as a career. They now see modern agriculture and agro-enterprise as an attractive future and they say that FALI has given them the tools that they need to succeed. Most students pursue higher education, mainly in agriculture, science and engineering, while continuing to influence practices on their family farms.

Rajju Shroff, who chaired the FALI 8 Convention, says, “I am deeply impressed with the knowledge of FALI students, the quality of their business plans and their passion for modern agriculture. With FALI growing by 25% a year, we will have over 250,000 alumni by 2031. These graduates will transform Indian agriculture.”

With over 33,000 alumni, this organisation has built internship, scholarship and venture funding programs for alumni which most companies that support the core FALI program fund directly. This encourages FALI students at critical points in their young lives to reinforce their knowledge of and commitment to agriculture and agro-enterprise.

Anil Jain, CEO of Jain Irrigation, says, “We are thrilled to be hosting once again the annual FALI Convention. It is truly rewarding to provide through FALI a unique opportunity to these young leaders to build their passion and commitment to transforming Indian agriculture and agro-enterprise. Our father went from a small village to build Jain Irrigation, and these students can do the same or more."

TiE Mumbai Organizes a Think Tank Event With Amitabh Kant Where Unicorns Will Deliberate on Corporate Governance in the Startup Space

As Indian unicorns and startups are beginning to mark their presence in the world, corporate governance remains a critical imperative. Keeping this in mind, TiE Mumbai along with Nishith Desai Associates and the Indian presidency of the G-20 2023 is organizing an exclusive think tank event in Imaginarium Aligunjan, Alibaug on Saturday, April 29, 2023 (9.15 a.m. to 5 p.m. IST). This event is also supported by Startup20. Over 30 unicorns and top venture capital funds are expected to gather for this private enclave.

This event will be conducted under the guidance of Amitabh Kant, Government of India- G-20 Sherpa and International lawyer Nishith Desai, Founder, Nishith Desai Associates & Board Member TiE Mumbai. This conference will be aimed at improving India’s corporate governance brand and create new benchmarks not only for India but also for G20 nations.

Nishith Desai

Nishith Desai, Founder, Nishith Desai Associates and Board Member- TiE Mumbai said, “Good Governance is a critical issue for Startups. This think tank will have Unicorns, soonicorns, investors and experts deliberating upon benchmarks and standards that India Startups should set and adhere to in order to succeed. Good Governance leads to trust, which is the hallmark of any good business. Indian startups and new age Tech businesses are globally renowned for their products and services; hence it is imperative that we position ourselves as a stickler for High Standards of Corporate Governance as we strive to build a global brand.”

Amitabh Kant will be addressing the gathering on shaping the standards of corporate governance for India Inc. to go global and set benchmarks for other members of G-20 group. Chintan Vaishnav, Chairman- Startup20 Engagement Group under G20 and Vice Admiral Dinesh Tripathi, AVSM, NM would also be sharing their views and experiences on Inculcating culture of creativity and discipline in Corporate Governance. Vivek Pandit, Senior Partner, McKinsey & Co will be joining them and will speak on the New Bar for Governance in Private Markets. This will be followed by a square table discussion where leaders would express their views, ideas and experience on how to position Indian unicorns as a well governed corporate community.

To register for the event please click here https://nishithdesai.in/29April2023/Registration.aspx

About TiE

The Indus Entrepreneurs (TiE), was founded in 1992 in Silicon Valley by a group of successful entrepreneurs, corporate executives, and senior professionals with roots in the Indus region. Since 1992. TiE has been supporting entrepreneurs by offering education, mentorship, networking and funding opportunities. The mission of TiE is to foster entrepreneurship globally through the 5 pillars of TiE : mentoring, networking and education, funding and incubation. Dedicated to the virtuous cycle of wealth creation and giving back to the community. TiE’s focus area is to generate enable the next generation of entrepreneurs. There are currently 11,000 members, including over 2,500 charter members in 60 chapters across 17 countries. TiE’s mission is to foster entrepreneurship globally through mentoring, networking, and education. Dedicated to the virtuous cycle of wealth creation and giving back to the community, TiE’s focus is on generating and nurturing our next generation of entrepreneurs.

Innovation Day at IIT Hyderabad Concludes on a Note for Sustainable Entrepreneurship

Idea to Being Implement, IIT Hyderabad celebrates first-of-its-kind Innovation Day with a showcase of 30 Implement-ready Innovations

We are working towards Sustainable Entrepreneurship said, DST Secretary, Dr S Chandrasekhar

HIGHLIGHTS

• Hand-holding of Startups will be the main focus of the New Innovation Policy of the Government of India to ensure sustainable entrepreneurship
• From Personal Care to Environment Care, E-waste Management to Sustainable Society, Ready to Industry Implementation Innovations was part of IITH’s Innovation Day.
• Campus Connect Campaign 4.0 Innovation Day, IITH is a platform for collaborations between Startups, Industry, Academia, and tech transfer-ready innovations
• TIP & TRP buildings with 1,50,000 Sqft each are all ready to nurture this innovative idea and boost entrepreneurship for a sustainable tomorrow

In line with the Hon’ble Prime Minister's Vision of Lab to Land, IIT Hyderabad to translate Ideas for the betterment of Humanity. Knowing the value of an idea lies in making use of it. As IITH elegantly enters its Crystal Year, IIT Hyderabad takes this esteemed opportunity to celebrate the first of its kind Innovation Day, a day specifically dedicated to providing a platform for collaborations between Startups, Industry, Academia, and tech transfer-ready innovations.

This Innovation Day is another step by IITH towards proactively taking the Industry-Academia relationship forward. Knowledge drives innovation, innovation drives a nation’s growth, and each growing nation makes the global village a sustainable society for humankind, this is what IIT Hyderabad believes in as well and we proudly elaborate on IITH as Inventing and Innovating in Technology for Humanity.

The inaugural event was graced by Guest of Honor, Dr Srivari Chandrasekhar (Secretary, Department of Science & Technology, Govt. of India) & Sri. Srikanth Velamakanni (Co-founder, Group Chief Executive & Vice-Chairman, Fractal Analytics); in the kind presence of Dr BVR Mohan Reddy (BoG Chair, IIT Hyderabad) & Prof B S Murty (Director, IIT Hyderabad). Due to some urgent commitment, Chief Guest, Shri Kishan Reddy (Hon. Minister of Tourism, Culture and Development of Northeastern Region of India, Govt. of India), could not witness the event & send this wishes for the success of it.

7 Enablers, 15 Researchers’ Innovations & 15 Start-ups’ Innovations in the area of Personal to Environmental care, Nano Formulation to Battery Management; IITH showcased the Vivid & Vibrant Ecosystem of Inventing & Innovating in Technology in Humanity with the display of 30 Proud Industry-ready Innovations. The List is enclosed below of this article to enliven your curiosity to be part of this extravaganza.

Prof B S Murty, Director, IITH

Prof B S Murty, Director, IITH, said, “IIT Hyderabad has inculcated innovation in its DNA from its with fractal academics system and many innovative UG/PG programs like a BTech in Engineering Sciences, Computational Engineering, MTech in Medical Device Innovation, etc. With a motto to be the leader in Innovation and to think out of the box, we started many interdisciplinary programs. IIT Hyderabad cultivates a strong innovation culture among students by the BUILD (Bold and Unique Ideas Leading to Development) Projects, where a call for innovative proposals is done twice a year, and the selected projects are given funding support up to Rs 1 Lakh, to begin with and then further supported as they proceed and we provide 6 credits for the students to pursue their innovative projects.”

Prof S Suryakumar, Dean (Innovation, Translation and Startups), IITH, gave a roundup of Innovation Day’23 and, said, “Innovation is an idea that has a user connect or a market connect, it is always developed in context with the requirements of the end user i. e. commercialisation or a utilization. Innovation can be done by an individual entrepreneur with adequate passion. Innovation is driven by passion and supported by resources, in this context IIT Hyderabad facilitates those passionate innovators might be the Students, Faculty or the entrepreneurs outside IIT etc by helping them get the right ecosystem and right platform to make their idea into a working prototype and then into a successful product. IITH provides a vibrant ecosystem to address the various parts of innovation with 3 incubators iTIC, CfHE, and FabCI and we have Technology Centres like TiHAN and Industry hubs like Research Park. IITH also has an Institute Innovation Policy to integrate all these Hubs together. The exhibition of today is the result of all the entrepreneurship activities at IITH. They are categorized into 3 Facilitators, Technologies developed by the students and faculty of IITH, and work done by the Startups of IITH”.

Dr BVR Mohan Reddy, BoG Chair, IIT Hyderabad, said, “here are two consumers of Academic Research one is Industry and another is Startups, there was a need to bring the two on one table. I am happy about this Innovation Day initiative by IITH brings this platform alive.”

Dr Srivari Chandrasekhar, Secretary, Department of Science & Technology, Govt. of India, Distinguished Professor at IITH, and former Director of the Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, emphasizing on Sustainable Entrepreneurship, said, “Innovations need to be benchmarked beyond our imagination to serve the larger community of the World and they need to be market competitive so that they can create employment. Having more startups is not the right growth, we are looking for sustainable entrepreneurship by providing adequate support.”

Sri Srikanth Velamakanni, Co-founder, Group Chief Executive & Vice-Chairman, Fractal Analytics explained that “Human Creativity has been augmented by Artificial Intelligence now the AI is going to change the shape and future of humankind and from there we can drive Innovation through AI. AI is not taking our jobs but rather facilitating us, it divides employability into those who know AI and those who do not.”

Wearable Device that can monitor pregnancy 

Link to all 30 Innovations: 30 Proud Innovations of IITHID.pdf

Link to Burn Care AV: Nanofiber Airbrush Prototype: Nanofiber Airbrush Prototype 1.3.mp4

Electronic Release (Inaugural Event): 

Electronic Release (Book Launch Event): https://youtube.com/live/exrCVnTpPhc

About IIT Hyderabad

Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IITH) is one of the eight new IITs established by the Government of India in 2008. In a short span of 14 years, the institute has become a top-ranker. It has 290+ full-time faculty, ~4,200 students, 18 Departments + Centre for Interdisciplinary Programs, nearly 200+ state-of-the-art laboratories, and five research and entrepreneurship centers. The institute has a strong research focus with approx. Rs ~700 crores of sanctioned research funding, with PhD scholars accounting for about 30% of total student strength. IITH has more than 8100+ research publications with 1,20,000+ Citations, 190+ Published Patents, 2,000+ sponsored/consultancy projects with 500+ running projects, and about 100+ startups that have generated more than 1000 jobs and a revenue of Rs. 800 Cr.

To know more, please visit https://www.iith.ac.in/.

Indusfood, the Largest Integrated F&B Trade Show in South Asia to Be Held in Hyderabad

The who-is-who of F&B industry in India and some top players in the world to come to the city

The first ever show in Telangana will host 1,200+ world class buyers from 80 plus countries interfacing with 550+ Indian exhibitors.

The three-day event is expected to negotiate aggregate business deals worth US$ 1 billion+.

Indusfood, the largest integrated F&B trade show in South Asia, comes to Hyderabad. The 6th edition in the row and first in Telangana will be held at Hitex from January 8 to 10th.

The who-is-who of the F & B industry in India and all over the globe is to participate in the show. The show ​will be​ organised by the Trade Promotion Council of India (TPCI), an apex trade and investment promotion organization notified in the Foreign Trade Policy. TPCI is also recognized and supported by the Department of Commerce, Govt. of India.

Indusfood 2023 to redefine India’s F&B economy. Many F&B start-ups, Knowledge-driven collaboration, Sustainability & Growth at the forefront for Indusfood 2023.

The few highlights include 1,200+ world class buyers from 80 plus countries interfacing with 550+ Indian exhibitors. It will be spread over an exhibition area covering 26,000 sq feet. Indusfood takes the lead in commemorating the International Year of Millets, 2023 with a special showcase of millets in its 6th Edition. Unprecedented number of start-ups to exhibit. It will have a special focus on Indian market opportunities with buyers representing modern trade, e-commerce QSRs, airlines, etc

The show expected an export business of US$ 1 billion to be closed at the show.

Indusfood has grown rapidly to become the largest integrated F&B trade show in South Asia over the past five years. Speaking at the event, Founder Chairman TPCI, Mohit Singla said, “Indusfood has provided a dedicated and powerful platform for the Indian F&B industry to promote its strengths and expand its horizons in the international market. Over the past five years, it has become the sole catalyst for robust growth in India’s processed food exports, by ensuring direct linkages with global buyers.”

India’s F&B exports were recorded at US$ 42 billion in 2021, growing at a CAGR of 6.7% YoY since 2017. Correspondingly, processed food exports have grown at a particularly robust pace of over 20% during the period to reach US$ 8 billion in 2021. During January-October, 2022, processed food product exports have further accelerated by 32% YoY to reach US$ 8.6 billion. “We are positive that Indusfood 2023 will play a catalytic role in building on this strong growth momentum both internationally and in the domestic market,” Singla added.

Top global sourcing giants of the F&B industry such as – Mohamed Mustafa & Samsuddin Co Pte Ltd (Singapore), Shrijees Supermarket (Tanzania), Apna Bazar (US), Grand Hyper (UAE), Nesto (UAE), Choithrams (UAE), Lulu Group International (UAE), Noon.com (UAE), City Centre Central Markets (Kuwait), Babasons WII (Bahrain) and many more will be visiting the show.

Indusfood 2023 is giving focussed attention to domestic F&B opportunities, considering the strong growth potential in the Indian market. A number of modern trade players, e-commerce firms, QSRs, airlines and startups from India will be present at the marquee event.

Millets, the wonder crop to combat climate change, will be the spotlight product category at Indusfood 2023. This is in commemoration of the International Year of Millets 2023, which was announced by the UN General Assembly, after India’s proposal to that effect received widespread support. The event will feature an extensive range of millet-based food products, sessions by industry experts and exclusive millet recipes by celebrity chefs.

TPCI will also inaugurate Indus Knowledge Hub during the show. A novel initiative to fuel knowledge-driven collaboration, Indus Knowledge Hub will involve a series of exciting seminars and panel discussions, wherein global leaders in the space will share best business practices, opportunities, challenges and growth prospects for Indian F&B players.

Indusfood 2023 will feature a variety of food & beverage products from India, including raw and processed, alcoholic/non-alcoholic, organic, healthy, plant-based, ready-to-eat and ethnic, across over 16 zones. This year, an unprecedented number of promising F&B start-ups are exhibiting at the event. Furthermore, plant-based food, health food, organic and dairy categories have seen stronger participation.

World Startup Convention 2023 Ready to Host the World’s Biggest Startup Funding Festival at the India Expo Mart

• The event intends to aid startup funding and international exposure for India and other nations' entrepreneurial ecosystems
• The 3-day mega convention will be held from 24th to 26th March 2023 at the India Expo Mart, Knowledge Park-II, Greater Noida Expressway
• World Startup Convention 2023 will be one of the biggest events to bring startups, venture capitalists, angel investors and networks together

World Startup Convention (WSC) is all set to host one of the biggest startup funding festivals at the India Expo Mart, which is one of the largest integrated venues for conventions in India. The 3-day mega convention is scheduled to start on 24th March 2023 and will continue till 26th March 2023. The tickets are now available on BookMyShow, which is the official ticketing partner for the event.

The convention will potentially be a massive gathering of leading Entrepreneurs and Founders of more than 75K startups from over 50 countries, 1.5K+ Venture Capitalists, 9K Angel Investors, and approximately 2.5K Angel Networks. The event intends to aid startup funding and international exposure for India and other nations' entrepreneurial ecosystems.

Providing startups with unparalleled growth opportunities, the 3-day convention gives startups an opportunity to participate in fundraising events, startup expos, and startup conferences. They can also be a part of the WSC Awards 2023, which aims to recognise the relentless entrepreneurs, investors, and other members of the startup ecosystem who have demonstrated extraordinary resilience to unleash new opportunities during uncertain times.

The WSC also has cash prizes of up to 20,00,00,000 ($2.5M) for winners of multiple startup competitions in various categories. Additionally, it is touted to be a prominent platform for entrepreneurs and founders to launch or relaunch their firms and get massive worldwide traction.

Commenting on this Arjun Chaudhary, Co-Founder, WSC, said, “Over the years, India has emerged as the third largest startup ecosystem in the world. It is home to numerous startups, and entrepreneurial initiatives are continuously increasing. With the World Startup Convention, we intend to democratize startup funding and create more investment channels for almost every entrepreneur. "

Luke Talwar, Co-Founder, WSC, further added “Gradually, the number of startups in India, as well as abroad, are increasing, majorly driven by technological advancements. There are newer, disruptive, and one-of-a-kind ideas that are taking the shape of business ventures. World Startup Convention aims to proffer these high-potential startups with immediate access to resources that they need for exponential growth. We intend to provide startups as well as investors with a platform where they can explore multiple investment opportunities in the global startup ecosystem. Through this event, attendees also have a chance to build a robust network with business leaders across sectors.”

Startups, entrepreneurs, agencies, as well as investors from across the world can participate in the event with a 3-day Delegate Pass. The WSC 2023 is also open to future entrepreneurs, enthusiasts, students, academia and parents with a one-day Visitor Pass.

About World Startup Convention

World startup Convention is the largest startup convention in the World, World Startup Convention aims to bring together growth-minded entrepreneurs from across the globe to put their collective energies together to move to the next level in their individual games.

For more information please visit : https://www.worldstartupconvention.com/

For Ticket enquiry please visit : https://in.bookmyshow.com/events/world-startup-convention/ET00346420

Vice President of India, Shri Venkaiah Naidu to Inaugurate TiE's World’s Largest Entrepreneurship Summit

Vice President of India, Shri Venkaiah Naidu to inaugurate and Union Minister Shri Nitin Gadkari, Arvind Kejirwal, CM of Delhi, K.T. Rama Rao, Minister of MA & UD, Industries and IT&C, Telangana, N. Chandrababu Naidu, Leader of Opposition, AP to grace the summit.

Global leaders like John Chambers, Sir. Ronnie Kohan, Jesse Draper, Gautam Adani, NR Narayana Murthy, IndraNooyi, Mohandas Pai, Kiran Mazumdar Shaw, Swati Piramal, RohiniNilekani,VineetNayar, Tim Draper, Vijay Sekhar Sharma, Ritesh Agarwal, Kiran Majumdar Shaw, Sheryl Sandberg, IndraNooyi, President of Mauritius, President of Costa Rica, Nobel laureates including Abhijit Banerjee, Mohammad Yunus, and spiritual leaders Sri SriRavishankar, Sadhguru, Sridharan, DajiKamlesh Patel, and Bollywood Actor Kunal Kapoor will address the summit

TiE, Hyderabad will be hosting World’s Largest Entrepreneurship Summit. It will be formally kicked off on December 8th and will go on till 10th non-stop 60 hours across global time zones.

It will be formally inaugurated by Mr. M. Venkaiah Naidu, Vice President of India. It will be graced by NitinGadkari, Union Minister for Road Transport and MSME, Arvind Kejirwal, Chief Minister of Delhi, K.T. Rama Rao, Minister of MA & UD, Industries and IT&C, Telangana, N. Chandrababu Naidu, Leader of Opposition, Andhra Pradesh. 

Global leaders such as John Chambers, Sir. Ronnie Kohan, Jesse Draper, Gautam Adani, NR Narayana Murthy, IndraNooyi, Mohandas Pai, Kiran Mazumdar Shaw, Swati Piramal, RohiniNilekani,VineetNayar, Tim Draper, Vijay Sekhar Sharma, Ritesh Agarwal, Kiran Majumdar Shaw, Sheryl Sandberg, IndraNooyi among others are likely to attend.

Distinguished world political leaders such as President of Mauritius, President of Costa Rica, Nobel laureates including Abhijit Banerjee, Mohammad Yunus, and spiritual leaders Sri SriRavishankar, Sadhguru, Sridharan, DajiKamlesh Patel, and Bollywood Actor Kunal Kapoor will be addressing the summit.

A total of 20,000 entrepreneurs, 200+ investors, 300+ Global Speakers, 10+ world Leaders, 50+ star speakers, successful celebrities, sports persons and spiritual and wellness gurus will be attending the summit. A total of 25 TiE chapters from Americas, Europe, Africa, India, APAC will be represented at the summit.

TiE, the world’s largest network of successful entrepreneurs and professionals will be hosting the ‘TiE Global Summit 2020’ through an online platform due to COVID-19 pandemic as there are travel, social distancing restrictions world over.

The summit will focus on issues faced and challenged by entrepreneurs, provide a platform for funding, insights into strategies to grow and scale business with focus on new start-up ideas, investments in start-ups, pitching tactics to help start-ups attract b2b and b2c businesses and scaling strategies to grow their business by 10x.

Mahavir Sharma,, TiE Global Chair; Sridhar Pinnapureddy, TiE Global Summit 2020 Chair, President, TiE, Hyderabad and Manohar Reddy., TiE Global Summit 2020 Vice Chair, Vice President, TiE, Hyderabad while addressing a virtual press conference here in Hyderabad today. 

This is the world’s largest entrepreneurs summit ever held on the globe in the past. It is expected to have 50,000 attendees. The registrations have already crossed 32,000. 

The summit based on the theme ‘Entrepreneurship 360’ will focus on issues faced and challenged by entrepreneurs, provide a platform for funding, insights into strategies to grow and scale business with focus on new start-up ideas, investments in start-ups, pitching tactics to help start-ups attract b2b and b2c businesses and scaling strategies to grow their business revenues.

The summit will provide an opportunity for entrepreneurs to network and access global customers through an Artificial Intelligence based Match Making Platform to help sellers find buyers from among 20,000 attendees. It will also help forge alliances and partnerships, share ideas and interact with investors, business leaders, policy makers across the globe, besides allow investors access to the world’s brightest minds to fulfil their investment objectives and are likely to invest a few hundred crores after reviewing 200 start-up pitches. Women awards have been planned to acknowledge and motivate women entrepreneurs. A total of 100+ highly successful global entrepreneurs will be showcasing the exhibit their products and services. Keynote sessions, technology lounge, investor lounge, pitch competitions, boot camps are planned to add value to the 20,000 start-ups and entrepreneurs attending the summit.

The summit will be attended by 200+ Global Investors who have potential ability to invest about $250 to $500 million to fund the most suitable entrepreneurs.

Speaking on the announcement, Mahavir Sharma - Chairman TiE Global, said, “The TiE Global Summit 2020 is very unique initiative, perhaps the largest and most diverse gathering of entrepreneurs and investors on a virtual platform (due to covid-19). It aims at bringing together start-ups, entrepreneurs, global leaders including heads of countries, successful business leaders, investors with a strong intent to invest in start-ups and enhance opportunities for startups across India to get investments worth billions of dollars. Also act as a gateway to provide Indian entrepreneurs gain market access to countries such as United States, Canada, LatAm, Middle East, Europe and APAC."

Sridhar Pinnapureddy, President, TiE, Hyderabad said, “With 20,000 start-ups and entrepreneurs attending the summit we aim to help solve their most critical problems such as acquiring new customers in India and overseas, access to funding, mentors and board members. 200 Startups will be funded, around 40,000 1-on-1 interactions between entrepreneurs, mentors and others.” He further added, “This summit reinforces TiE’s commitment to fostering entrepreneurship globally. The TiE Global Summit will continue to act as platform to nurture, grow and demonstrates our dedication and commitment to helping generate employment through entrepreneurs and contribute to world economy”



Manohar Reddy, Vice President, TiE, Hyderabad said, “TGS 2020 is the largest entrepreneurship conference held anywhere in the world so far. And I am confident this attempt by us to help foster entrepreneurship and address their challenges through AI based match making technology, ecosystem partners such as investors, incubators, accelerators, Industry innovation heads will truly take shape and help propel the entrepreneurial ecosystem."

About TiE Global

The Indus Entrepreneurs (TiE), was founded in 1992 in Silicon Valley by a group of successful entrepreneurs, corporate executives, and senior professionals with roots in the Indus region. TiE Global, is a not for profit organization dedicated to fostering entrepreneurship around the World and currently has 15,000 members in 61 chapters across 14 countries. TiE’s mission is to foster entrepreneurship globally through mentoring, networking, and education. Dedicated to the virtuous cycle of wealth creation and giving back to the community, it’s focus is on generating and nurturing our next generation of entrepreneurs.

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