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 premier industry organization representing India’s leading new-age companies.
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This strategic collaboration aims to establish India as a global hub for innovation and entrepreneurship.
The forthcoming SPF Startup Baithak, a premier event that will be held at Bharat Mandapam on January 15–16, 2025, as part of the National Startup Week festivities, is a highlight of this collaboration.
The occasion will be a vibrant forum for introducing new projects, exhibiting ground-breaking inventions, and encouraging deep partnerships between DPIIT and SPF members. Additionally, SPF and DPIIT will collaborate to create customized immersive programs that aim to link international investors with India’s thriving startup scene.
Speaking on the occasion, Sh. Sanjiv, Joint Secretary, Startup India, shared, “This strategic collaboration with SPF underscores DPIIT’s unflinching commitment to create a congenial atmosphere where startups could thrive and contribute immensely to India’s mission of becoming a global innovation hub. The SPF members represent the essence of India’s entrepreneurial spirit and their participation in this mission will play a crucial role in achieving the goal of developed India by 2047.”
Shweta Rajpal Kohli, President & CEO, Startup Policy Forum, expressed her enthusiasm for the partnership by stating, “This alliance is a testament to the shared vision of DPIIT and SPF to cultivate a resilient and thriving startup ecosystem. By fostering impactful collaborations, we aim to position India prominently on the global innovation map and empower entrepreneurs to unlock their full potential.”
Elaborating on the perspective of this groundbreaking initiative, Dr. Sumeet Kumar Jarangal, Director, Startup India stated, “The collaboration aims to amplify innovation, drive technology adoption, and boost manufacturing capabilities in India. By forging partnerships amongst DPIIT and SPF members, the alliance seeks to promote the Indian startup ecosystem globally on the centre stage and facilitate relationship with international stakeholders and ecosystem enablers.”
About Startup Policy Forum (SPF)
The Startup Policy Forum (SPF) is a pioneering alliance dedicated to advancing the interests of India’s rapidly growing startups and the broader ecosystem. SPF acts as a vital bridge between the startup community and policymakers. It amplifies the views of India’s dynamic new-age ecosystem by fostering constructive dialogue with the government, regulators, civil society, and the media. It provides a platform for networking, consensus-building, and community engagement, empowering entrepreneurs across sectors to innovate and scale, both in India and on the global stage.
SPF is powered by a team of India’s leading experts in public policy, legal affairs, taxation, policy research, communications, and marketing. With their collective expertise, SPF aims to engage in cutting-edge public policy advocacy tailored to address the needs of India’s new-age companies.
About Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT)
The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade functions under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India. It is responsible for formulation and implementation of promotional and developmental measures for growth of the industrial sector, keeping in view the national priorities and socio-economic objectives.
While individual Administrative Ministries look after the production, distribution, development and planning aspects of specific industries allocated to them, DPIIT is responsible for the overall industrial policy. It is also responsible for facilitating & increasing the foreign direct investment (FDI) flows to the country.
