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STARTUP MAHAKUMBH 5.0

INDIA FIRST STARTUP EXPO & CONCLAVE'25

Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, India 08-09 Oct, 2025

Bridging the Gap

IndiaFirst Startup Mission

The IndiaFirst Startup Mission is an initiative by the All India Council for Robotics & Automation (AICRA) dedicated to empowering and fostering collaboration within India's dynamic startup ecosystem. It serves as a bridge between aspiring entrepreneurs, established industry players, and valuable resources.

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This mission manifests in several ways:

Connecting Startups: The IndiaFirst Startup Mission facilitates interaction between startups through networking events and online platforms. This allows them to share ideas, form partnerships, and learn from each other's experiences.
Showcasing Innovation: The IndiaFirst Tech Startup Conclave & Awards, a flagship event, provides a platform for startups to showcase their innovative solutions to potential investors, mentors, and a wider audience.
Knowledge Sharing: The mission organizes workshops, seminars, and mentorship programs led by industry experts. These sessions equip aspiring entrepreneurs with the knowledge, skills, and guidance needed to navigate the startup journey.
Highlighting Success: IndiaFirst Startup Mission recognizes and celebrates the achievements of promising startups through awards and recognition programs. This provides inspiration and motivation to other aspiring entrepreneurs.

By fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange, the IndiaFirst Startup Mission plays a vital role in nurturing India's entrepreneurial spirit and propelling its position as a global innovation hub.

Events

Upcoming Events

INDIA First Startup Expo & Conclave'25

08-09 Oct, 2025

Startup Mahakumbh 2025

Meet 1000+ startup worldwide ...

IFSA 2025

Launched in 2022, the most prestigious award for the contribution in Startup Ecosystem

EDP WORKSHOP

10 most demanding workshops for entrepreneurs, leading them to success path.

IFR 2025

50 aspirant startups to present their concept/product in-front of 20 leading investors to raise instant fund.

IndiaFirst Mission

How IndiaFirst Mission Supports?

Funding

Access to various venture capitalist, angel investors, grants, and loans providers for capital needed to develop products, scale operations, and enter new markets.

Mentorship and Guidance

Experienced mentors and advisors offer invaluable guidance, advice, and industry insights to startups, helping them navigate challenges, make strategic decisions, and accelerate their growth trajectory.

Incubators and Accelerators

These programs provide startups with workspace, infrastructure, mentorship, networking opportunities, and access to resources to help them develop their ideas, refine their business models, and accelerate their growth.

Access to Markets

Startup support systems facilitate access to potential customers, partners, and markets, enabling startups to validate their ideas, acquire early adopters, and establish strategic partnerships to drive growth.

Regulatory/ IP Support

Providing awareness of regulatory processes, and incentives for startups to help reduce bureaucratic barriers and create a conducive environment for innovation.

Networking and Collaboration

Events, workshops, and networking platforms bring together startups, investors, mentors, industry experts, and policymakers for startup community ecosystem-building.

Skill Development

Training programs, workshops, focused on entrepreneurship, leadership, and business skills for capacity building of startups.

Tech and Infra Access

Cutting-edge technologies, research facilities, and infrastructure supports startups in developing innovative solutions, prototyping products.

Testimonials

“Avenues of Startups in India needs to be publicized further, providing more opportunities and trying to educate & motivate youngsters for innovations creating more avenues of livelihood, making India World’s preferred space of Startups.”

Dr. Jitendra Singh

Hon’ble Minister of State (I/C), Minister of S&T & ES, Govt. of India

“Technology usage and entrepreneurship have been increased post pandemic. Startups are providing tech solutions for real life problems and getting complete handholding system provided by AICRA.”

Shri RajKumar Sharma

President, AICRA

“If you really want to become unicorn follow all the compliances and never compromise on quality of your product & services. India first Startup conclave is the best platform to learn about policies, law, compliances and regulations.”

Shri Rajesh Kumar Pathak

IP & TAFS, Secretary, TDB, DST, Govt. of India

“We welcome all startups with open arms providing them all type of support giving them complete ecosystem to become unicorn making vision of Hon’ble Prime Minister of India of making Atmanirbhar Bharat.”

Shri Om Prakash Sakhlecha

Minister of MSME, Science & Technology, Government of M.P

“Let's start education and technology from the bottom, make technology to reach every teenager, no matter in which part of the country they are in. Let's make startups of teenagers.”