The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, has entered into a landmark partnership with the Startup Policy Forum (SPF), a prominent industry body representing India’s leading new-age companies.
As part of the collaboration, during National Startup Week celebrations, the SPF Baithak—a gathering of entrepreneurs and policymakers—will occur on January 15-16 at Bharat Mandapam. The event will serve as a platform to unveil new initiatives between DPIIT and SPF members. Additionally, Startup Policy Forum will work with DPIIT to host specialized immersive programs, allowing global investors to connect with Indian startups and witness the nation’s cutting-edge innovations firsthand.
Speaking about the partnership, Shri Sanjiv, Joint Secretary of Startup India, emphasized that this collaboration reflects DPIIT’s unwavering dedication to fostering a supportive environment for startups, contributing significantly to India’s vision of becoming a global innovation leader.
He further highlighted that Startup Policy Forum members embody the entrepreneurial spirit of India, and their involvement will play a pivotal role in achieving the nation’s goal of becoming a developed economy by 2047.
This alliance aims to elevate India’s startup ecosystem on the global stage by promoting partnerships among DPIIT and SPF members and strengthening ties with international stakeholders.
Meanwhile, Shweta Rajpal Kohli, President & CEO of Startup Policy Forum, remarked, “This alliance reflects the shared aspirations of DPIIT and SPF to build a resilient and thriving startup ecosystem. By facilitating useful collaborations amongst SPF members and DPIIT, we aim to ensure India’s position on the global innovation map and empower entrepreneurs to unlock their full potential.”
