National Startup Day 2025
Prepare to Witness Innovation Ignite!
Join us on January 16, 2025, as we celebrate National Startup Day, a day dedicated to honoring the transformative power of startups and their role in shaping the future of innovation.
National Startup Day, inaugurated by the Honorable Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi, on January 15, 2022, underscores the critical role of startups in driving economic growth, fostering innovation, and empowering entrepreneurial ambition.
This year, the Maharashtra State Innovation Society is proud to host a spectacular program showcasing the vibrant startup culture of Maharashtra and its profound impact on the national and global stage.
Why Attend?
- Celebrate the entrepreneurial spirit that drives innovation in Maharashtra.
- Be inspired by success stories that showcase the resilience and creativity of startups.
- Connect with influential leaders, investors, and policymakers.
- Learn about government programs and policies designed to support startups and entrepreneurs.
About National Startup Day
National Startup Day is observed annually on January 16th to honor the entrepreneurial spirit that powers India’s innovation economy. Instituted by Shri Narendra Modi, the day recognizes startups' pivotal role in advancing the nation’s economic and social development.
Let’s shape the future together—one innovative idea at a time.
Schedule
- Keynote by Falguni Nayar, Founder and CEO Nykaa
- Exchange of MoU with SIDBI
- Exchange of MoU with HP and online inauguration of CoE at ITI, Govandi
- Felicitation of Winners - Punyashlok Ahilyadevi Holkar Women Startup Scheme
- Inaugural Address by Hon'ble Chief Minister Shri. Devendra Fadnavis
Fire Side Chat
- Ronnie Screwvala - Co-founder UpGrad & Swades Foundation
- Ishpreet Singh Gandhi – Founder and MD Stride Ventures
- Moderator – Punit Goyal, Co-founder BluSmart
- Culture of Innovation - Harsh Mariwala, Chairman - Marico Limited
- Kalyan Chakravarty – Executive Director Pan IIT Alumni
- Amey Mashelkar – Head, JioGenNext
- Apoorva Ranjan Sharma – Co-founder, Venture Catalyst & 9Unicorns
- Ashish Wadhwani - Co-Founder and Managing Partner IvyCap Ventures
- Jeenendra Bhandari - Chairman JIIF
- Ranu Vohra – Co-founder and Executive Vice Chairman, Avendus
Moderator – Dr. Apoorva Palkar, VC Ratan Tata Maharashtra State Skills University
- Ahana Gautam – Founder & CEO at Open Secret
- Pallavi Utagi – Founder & CEO SuperBottoms
- Shreya Ghodawat – Sustainability Strategist and Entrepreneur
- Vibha Kagzi – Founder & CEO ReachIvy
Moderator - Saloni Patwardhan, Orthopedic Surgeon and Artist
Speakers
Harsh Mariwala
Chairman - Marico Limited
Ronnie Screwvala
Co-founder UpGrad & Swades Foundation
Falguni Nayar
Founder and CEO Nykaa
Ishpreet Singh Gandhi
Founder at Stride Ventures & StrideOne
Apurva Chamaria
Global Head, Venture Capital and Startups Google
Ajay Kaul
Head, States, Local Govt. & Education AWS
Ranu Vohra
Co-founder and Executive Vice Chairman, Avendus
Ashish Wadhwani
Co-Founder and Managing Partner, IvyCap Ventures
Jeenendra Bhandari
Chairman JITO Incubation & Innovation Foundation Partner at MGB
Apoorva Ranjan Sharma
Co-founder, Venture Catalyst & 9Unicorns
Punit K Goyal
Co-Founder BluSmart
Kalyan Chakravarty
Executive Director PAN IIT Alumni
Ahana Gautam
Founder & CEO Open Secret
Amey Mashelkar
Head, JioGenNext
Pallavi Utagi
Founder & CEO SuperBottoms
Saloni Patwardhan
Orthopedic Surgeon and Artist
Shreya Ghodawat
Sustainability Strategist and Entrepreneur
Vibha Kagzi
Founder & CEO ReachIvy
Dr. Apoorva Palkar
VC Ratan Tata Maharashtra State Skills University
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