India Start-up Foundation, a well known non-for-profit organization supporting the growth and development of the Indian Start-Up ecosystem, has announced its second-edition of Indian Startup Festival (ISF) 2023 to be organized from 10th to 12th August 2023 at Muddanahalli, Bengaluru.
The theme of ISF 2023 is set to be ˈInnovation at the Bottom of the Pyramidˈ. Engaging discussions during the event will cover vital areas such as Rural Healthcare Education, Fintech, Rural Innovation, Agritech and Foodtech. Various established policymakers from the entire country and world-leading change harbingers are expected to attend the ISF 2023 to address grassroots-level challenges and propose impactful solutions.
ISF 2023 will be a unique opportunity for startup founders to connect with peers, industry leaders and investors, collaborate and draw a growth path for their upcoming ventures. The event is expected to be a dynamic platform fostering ideas, innovators and start-ups by providing them an ecosystem to interconnect, network and collaborate with industry, government bodies and investors making it a conclusive hub of entrepreneurial excellence.
The festival will be putting up 10,000+ startups from all over India and from other countries like UK, Japan and many more. The startup jury will precisely handpick the top 100 startups as finalists, granting them an exclusive chance to pitch their ideas on the grand stage and secure funding. The top 10 startups will be awarded cash prizes and will be mentored with their sector specialized industry leaders. The startups were shortlisted from the Investor Connect Workshops organized earlier in Bengaluru, Hyderabad, USA and UK.
Discussing about ISF 2023, Mr. J A Chowdary, Key Architect, Indian Tech Industry Chairperson & Convenor, Indian Startup Festival said, ̎ The Indian Startup Festival will be complementary to the great initiatives of Government of India such as Start-up India, Digital India, Make-in India, etc. and will bring together more than 10,000+ startups to advance their mission and drive towards Atmanirbhar Bharat. The festival will be a vibrant centre of entrepreneurial energy and innovation. ̎
He further added, ̎We will be recognizing 8 eminent personalities in India with lifetime achievement awards in recognition of their contribution to the industry and growth of the country. To encourage the upcoming generation of investors, we will also be recognizing Ten Junicorn (Students) Team. ̎
Since its inception in 2022, ISF has left its indelible mark on the startup ecosystem, drawing participation from over 2000 startups, who engaged in exhibitions, discussions, competitions and triumphs. With the same enthusiasm this year, ISF 2023 is all set to propel Indian entrepreneurial spirit to reach greater heights and took a step towards empowering every corner of the nation.
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