National Startup Day 2024, Theme, History, Events

National Startup Day is a significant occasion dedicated to celebrating and recognizing pivotal role of startups in fostering innovation. Know all about National Startup Day 2024, Theme and History.

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National Startup Day 2024

National Startup Day is a special day in India, celebrated annually on January 16th. It marks the foundation day of Startup India, a government initiative launched in 2016 to foster the growth of the Indian startup ecosystem.

Despite facing several challenges, including funding issues, Indian startups experienced significant growth in the past financial year. Currently, the country holds the third position in the global startup ecosystem. The government’s proactive approach to promoting entrepreneurship, particularly through initiatives such as the Startup India scheme, has been instrumental in achieving this success. Check here all about National Startup Day 2024 in this article.

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National Startup Day 2024 Events

Date	Day	Time	Event Name
10^th Jan 2024	Wednesday	3 PM – 5 PM	Understanding the Ecosystem for Budding Startups
11^th Jan 2024	Thursday	3 PM – 5 PM	Tech Trends and Innovation in Startups
12^th Jan 2024	Friday	3 PM – 5 PM	Pitch Perfect: Crafting an Effective Elevator Pitch
13^th Jan 2024	Saturday	3 PM – 5 PM	In Conversation with Unicorns – Scaling Successful Startups
14^th Jan 2024	Sunday	3 PM – 5 PM	8 years, infinite innovations – the Startup India Journey
15^th Jan 2024	Monday	3 PM – 5 PM	Nurturing Entrepreneurship in Academic Institutions
16^th Jan 2024	Tuesday	3 PM – 5 PM	Navigating Legal Challenges for Startups
17^th Jan 2024	Wednesday	3 PM – 5 PM	Startup Fundamentals: Building a Solid Foundation

National Startup Day History

The Startup India initiative, launched by the Government of India, has played a crucial role in promoting and supporting startups in the country. This initiative was announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on January 16, 2016.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi officially designated January 16 as ‘National Startup Day,’ acknowledging the remarkable growth and contributions of the startup community to the Indian economy. Commemorating National Startup Day on January 16, influential figures in the startup ecosystem shared insights into the challenges and opportunities faced by entrepreneurs in India.

The Startup India campaign aims to provide a conducive environment for startups to grow, innovate, and contribute to economic development. It includes various measures such as simplifying the startup registration process, providing financial support, and tax exemptions, and promoting a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship.

Startup India Innovation Week 2024

The esteemed Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi Ji, has designated the 16th of January, the foundation day of Startup India, as National Startup Day. In commemoration of this occasion, we are joyously observing Innovation Week 2024.

During the second and third weeks of January, India’s dynamic startup ecosystem assumes a pivotal role in celebrating inspiration, facilitating knowledge exchange, and fostering growth. Whether you are an aspiring entrepreneur, a seasoned investor, or simply enthusiastic about India’s future, stay tuned as there is much more to discover.

Startup India Initiative

The Startup India initiative has been instrumental in transforming the startup landscape in India, witnessing a remarkable growth from 340+ startups in 2016 to over 115,000 startups in 2023.
Several key pillars, including initiatives such as the Seed Fund Scheme, Fund of Funds Scheme, Credit Guarantee Scheme for Startups, MAARG mentorship platform, National Startup Awards, and State Ranking Framework, have played a crucial role in fostering the entrepreneurial spirit.
Initiatives such as ASCEND (Accelerating Startup Calibre & Entrepreneurial Drive) catering to the North-Eastern region, Women for Startups designed for women entrepreneurs, and Startup Angels targeting budding angel investors have nurtured and reinforced the ethos of innovation and entrepreneurship among diverse participants in the ecosystem.