New Delhi, March 20, 2025: The second edition of Startup Mahakumbh, the world’s largest celebration of innovation and entrepreneurship, will host the Agritech Pavilion from April 3 to 5, 2025 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. The pavilion will be chaired by Vineet Rai, Founder and Vice Chairman of Aavishkaar Group, with C M Patil, CEO of KrishiKalpa Foundation, as Co-Lead. NABARD will serve as the lead partner for the event.
With the theme “Startup India @ 2047 – Unfolding the Bharat Story”, the event will bring together over 3,000 startups, 1,000 investors and incubators, and 10,000 delegates from 50+ countries, creating a robust platform to shape the future of India’s entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Celebrating Agritech Innovation
Supported by Next Bharat Ventures, Aavishkaar Capital, Intellecap (part of Aavishkaar Group), and IIT Kharagpur, the Agritech Pavilion will highlight innovations in sustainable agriculture and rural development. The pavilion will feature 100 promising startups, an interactive Agri-Bazaar, hands-on Masterclasses, and engaging discussions with agritech leaders.
A key highlight of the event will be the Startup Maharathi Challenge, offering a funding pool of INR 30 Crore to support transformative startup solutions. This challenge aims to provide participating startups with national recognition, funding, and mentorship opportunities.
Vision for a Sustainable Agricultural Future
Vineet Rai, Chair of the Agritech Pavilion, stated:
“Startup Mahakumbh is a grand celebration of India’s startup ecosystem. The Agritech Pavilion will serve as a platform for startups to showcase their innovations in agriculture and rural development, aligning with the vision of Viksit Bharat@2047. We are excited to foster collaboration between farmers, startups, investors, and policymakers, paving the way for agricultural growth and rural prosperity.”
NABARD’s Leadership and Commitment
As the lead partner, NABARD will spotlight 30 startups from its cohort, showcasing their innovative contributions to the agricultural sector. Emphasizing NABARD’s commitment to nurturing agritech innovation, Shaji KV, Chairman of NABARD, remarked:
“Innovation and entrepreneurship in rural India are key to achieving inclusive development. NABARD remains dedicated to supporting agritech startups that enhance productivity, sustainability, and rural livelihoods. Startup Mahakumbh will be an excellent platform to exhibit these transformative advancements.”
Empowering Startups and Entrepreneurs
The event will offer startups exclusive access to:
- One-on-One Mentoring Sessions
- Live Pitches and Networking Opportunities
- Governance Best Practices Workshops
- Recognition through Innovation Awards
Collaborative Effort
Curated by an esteemed Organizing Committee featuring leaders from India’s startup ecosystem, the event is led by FICCI with key organizers including ASSOCHAM, Nasscom, TiE, IVCA, and Bootstrap Foundation. The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) also supports the initiative, underscoring its commitment to driving innovation and entrepreneurship in India.
For further information and updates, visit Startup Mahakumbh 2025.