Overview

• The two-day forum in Gandhinagar began with Shah’s inaugural address and a call to back early-stage ventures as founders, investors and policymakers convened at Mahatma Mandir.
• Organisers said more than 170 startups are exhibiting across technology, healthcare, agritech, fintech and green energy, with seven themed sessions and a round-table on financing and commercialization.
• Shah cited ecosystem gains since 2014, including 1.92 lakh DPIIT-recognised startups, 120-plus unicorns, roughly 17.9 lakh jobs, strong Tier-II/III participation and 48% women-founded ventures.
• Event deliverables included the launch of the NEP-2020 Dashboard, release of publications, signing of seven MoUs in Shah’s presence and distribution of investor cheques, alongside a tour of exhibition stalls.
• Investor pitching is slated to unlock opportunities estimated at about Rs 250 crore, with media reporting letters of intent and pre-commitments of roughly Rs 150 crore ahead of and during the conclave.