The Startup Incubation and Innovation Centre (SIIC), IIT Kanpur, in collaboration with the Department of Science & Technology (DST) and the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), have jointly organized a 3-day ASEAN-India Start-up Festival 2024 in Delhi from Nov 28. Over 100 start-ups including four each from 10 ASEAN countries have put up stalls to showcase their tech businesses in the event. Side by side, panel discussion is providing platform for exchange of ideas and dialogue opportunity on critical themes. The event is being held at Taj Vivanta Hotel Dwarka, New Delhi.
Building on the momentum of previous collaborations, the ASEAN-India Start-up Festival 2024 is meant to bring together the brightest minds and most innovative start-ups from India and ASEAN countries to foster exchange and promote networking. This annual festival aims to foster entrepreneurship, innovation, and economic growth across the region. The ASEAN-India Start-up Festival 2024 is gradually setting the stage for ground-breaking collaborations and innovation, between Indian entrepreneurs and innovators and those from ASEAN.
Prof. Manindra Agrawal, Director of IIT Kanpur, while welcoming the participants, said this festival unites visionary minds from across borders while igniting an entrepreneurial spirit. “The ASEAN-India Start-up Festival 2024 embodies the transformative power of collaboration in building a brighter, more inclusive future,” he added.
Highlighting that this festival exemplifies the shared vision of ASEAN and India for a future defined by inclusivity and sustainability, Satvinder Singh, Deputy Secretary-General of ASEAN said, “It shows our growing capacity to address regional challenges through innovation, proving that we no longer need to rely on the West but can forge our own path driven by collaboration and regional strength.”
The Role of Cultural Intelligence in Market Expansion and Emerging Trends and Techniques in Cybersecurity and other discussions, saw industry speaker sessions provide actionable insights during the event while fostering a meaningful dialogue on these critical topics, and idea exchange among participants.
Prof. Deepu Philip, Professor-in-Charge of SIIC, IIT Kanpur added, “The ASEAN-India Start-up Festival is not just an event. It is a convergence of brilliant minds, ground-breaking ideas, and borderless collaborations. At SIIC, IIT Kanpur, we are proud to lead this remarkable journey toward innovation and sustainability.”
As the event continues over the next two days, it promises to unlock new opportunities, inspire entrepreneurial excellence, and pave the way for shared growth and technological advancements.
For more information about the ASEAN-India Start-up Festival 2024, please visit https://siicincubator.com/initiatives/in_asean24.php.
