The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has partnered with the Startup Policy Forum (SPF) to position India as a premier global hub for innovation and entrepreneurship. This collaboration will culminate in the SPF Startup Baithak, taking place on January 15 and 16 at Bharat Mandapam during National Startup Week. The event aims to foster collaboration, showcase innovations, and unveil new strategic initiatives. Moreover, DPIIT and SPF will create engaging programmes designed to connect global investors with India’s flourishing startup ecosystem.
Sanjiv, the Joint Secretary of Startup India, commented, “This strategic alliance with SPF underscores DPIIT’s unwavering commitment to fostering a conducive environment where startups can thrive. This is essential for realising India’s ambition of becoming a global innovation powerhouse.” He further stated, “The members of SPF exemplify the essence of India’s entrepreneurial spirit, and their involvement will be instrumental in achieving the vision of a developed India by 2047.”
The Startup Policy Forum is a coalition of some of India’s leading modern companies, including Razorpay, CRED, Groww, Zerodha, OYO, and Swiggy. The forum is active in policy advocacy, providing global support for the Indian startup ecosystem and fostering connections among notable startups and entrepreneurs. It offers a platform for networking, community engagement, and consensus building, assisting startups in scaling their operations both domestically and internationally.
“This partnership reflects the shared commitment of DPIIT and SPF to cultivate a resilient and thriving startup ecosystem. By facilitating influential collaborations, we aim to elevate India’s position in the global innovation arena and empower entrepreneurs to reach their full potential,” remarked Shweta Rajpal Kohli, President & CEO of the Startup Policy Forum.
Under the auspices of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, DPIIT leads initiatives such as Make in India and Startup India and plays a vital role in enabling foreign direct investment in the country.