The Startup Incubation and Innovation Centre (SIIC) at IIT Kanpur, in partnership with the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India, and the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), is hosting the ASEAN-India Start-up Festival 2024.
The event will take place from November 28 to 30, 2024, at Vivanta Taj, New Delhi, with the goal of fostering cross-border collaboration and advancing innovation between India and the ten ASEAN countries.
Focus on Deep-Tech and Sustainability
The festival will showcase cutting-edge innovations, with a special emphasis on deep-tech and sustainable solutions.
Sixty Indian start-ups and forty ASEAN startups will present their ground-breaking technologies designed to address pressing regional challenges.
The primary aim is to foster socio-economic growth by leveraging advanced technologies and promoting sustainability across the ASEAN-India region.
Prominent Dignitaries and Keynote Speakers
The event will feature distinguished leaders from both India and ASEAN nations. Among the esteemed dignitaries are: Jitendra Singh, Minister of Science and Technology, Government of India; Prof. Abhay Karandikar, Secretary of DST; Prof. Manindra Agrawal, Director of IIT Kanpur; Srikant Sastri, Chairman of the Geospatial Data Promotion and Development Committee; Ambassadors from ASEAN countries and senior officials from the government and industry.
Their participation underscores the importance of this initiative in strengthening international partnerships and driving economic growth through innovation.
Activities and Networking
The festival will feature a diverse range of activities designed to encourage collaboration, including:
- Seminars and panel discussions on the latest trends in deep-tech and sustainability
- Startup exhibitions, where participants can showcase their innovations
- Pitch competitions to present groundbreaking solutions
- Networking sessions, promoting B2B and G2G partnerships
These events will provide a platform for startups, investors, and policymakers to connect, share knowledge, and collaborate on innovative solutions.
Industry Visits and Exploration of India’s Innovation Ecosystem
To conclude the festival, participants will have the unique opportunity to visit leading industry organizations in the Delhi-NCR region.
This will allow them to explore India’s vibrant and rapidly growing innovation ecosystem, offering valuable insights into the country’s startup landscape.
As per the press release, the ASEAN-India Start-up Festival 2024 promises to be a dynamic platform for fostering international innovation, encouraging collaboration, and driving economic progress across the region.
