• India will host the Startup World Cup for the first time at the India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2025.
• The event will allow Indian startups to pitch their ideas and compete with global peers.
• Winners will qualify for the world finale in San Francisco with a $1 million investment prize. With India now the world’s third-largest startup ecosystem and home to over 110 unicorns, the event highlights the country’s growing stature in digital innovation.
• Industry experts believe this opportunity will connect Indian entrepreneurs with global investors, foster cross-border partnerships, and accelerate the scaling of home-grown technologies in areas like AI, fintech, and clean energy.