Startup

The ASSOCHAM National Startup Council serves as a collaborative platform for startups, investors, corporates, policymakers, incubators, accelerators, academic institutions, and other ecosystem stakeholders to foster innovation-led economic growth.

The Council works towards strengthening India's entrepreneurial ecosystem by facilitating dialogue between startups and key stakeholders, promoting innovation, enabling market access, supporting investment readiness, and contributing to policy discussions that address the evolving needs of the startup community. It caters to startups across sectors and stages, while encouraging collaboration with industry leaders, investors, and government institutions.

Aligned with the vision of Startup India, the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), MeitY Startup Hub, Atal Innovation Mission, Technology, Translation & Innovation division, DST and various State Startup Missions, the Council supports initiatives that encourage innovation, entrepreneurship, technology adoption, and job creation.

Building on the legacy of landmark ecosystem initiatives such as Startup Mahakumbh, the Council continues to create opportunities for meaningful engagement between founders, capital providers, industry, academia, and the government, contributing to a stronger and more globally competitive startup ecosystem.

The Council is committed to:

• Strengthening Policy Dialogue: Representing the voice of startups and contributing to policies that foster innovation and ease of doing business.
• Enabling Capital Access: Facilitating meaningful engagement between startups, investors, financial institutions, and strategic partners.
• Accelerating Industry Collaboration: Creating opportunities for startups to collaborate with corporates, GCCs, MSMEs, and established enterprises for innovation, pilots, and market access.
• Building Founder Capability: Promoting knowledge-sharing, mentorship, and capacity-building to help startups scale sustainably.
• Strengthening the Innovation Ecosystem: Encouraging collaboration among government, academia, incubators, accelerators, investors, and industry to support India's next generation of entrepreneurs.