“Startup josh is alive and kicking, which was evident with the enthusiastic and high octane participation of startups, investors, corporates and policy makers at TiEcon Delhi 2024. While AI hogged the limelight, opportunities in space, geospatial landscape, food, auto & sports were also highly talked about”
– Geetika Dayal, ED, TiE Delhi-NCR
TiEcon Delhi 2024, the flagship startup event by TiE Delhi-NCR, unfolded with grandeur and vision, showcasing the dynamism of India’s entrepreneurial landscape. With over 2000 delegates, 100+ speakers, and 50+ investors, the event became a melting pot of ideas, innovations, and collaborations, held under the theme ‘The New Bharat: Confident | Bold | Inclusion’.
Esteemed speakers at the event highlighted the government’s commitment to innovation. S. Krishnan of MeitY announced a plan to make AI GPUs available in 18-24 months under the Rs 10,372 crore AI Mission, aligning with India’s vision for tech self-reliance. Vishal Dhupar, NVIDIA MD, envisioned India as an AI powerhouse, emphasizing accelerated computing’s role in the global software industry..
TiEcon Delhi 2024 also provided a platform for key announcements and initiatives. The event extended its support to the groundbreaking ‘Startup Mahakumbh‘, an initiative by the Government of India aimed at uniting stakeholders across the startup ecosystem. Rajan Anandan, MD, PeakXV & Surge, emphasized the collaborative effort required to nurture and showcase upcoming startups, underscoring the importance of platforms like ‘Startup Mahakumbh’.
TiE Delhi-NCR & Power2SME celebrated the 10th Season of the Spirit of Manufacturing Awards, honouring startups in the manufacturing domain for their remarkable achievements and innovations. The winners were awarded across 4 categories based on the innovative skills and the tangible impact showcased. Startups which won included: IT Adoption & Innovation: Indo Wings Pvt Ltd. led by Founder & CEO – Mr. Paras Jain; Social Impact: Asli Ayurveda Wellness Private limited – Founder & MD, Mr. Mohit Sardana; Woman Entrepreneur of the Year: Stuti Sidhu, Founder, I-Gro energy Pvt. Ltd.; Young Entrepreneur of the Year: Dheeraj Kumar Tiwari, Co-founder & CEO, and Mr. Himanshu Singh Raghuvanshi, Co-founder & COO at CapGrid Solutions Private Limited ; Special Jury Award: Barbrew Beverages Pvt. Ltd led by Ms. Ruchi Gupta, Co-founder & CEO.
TiEcon Delhi 2024 also played host to the 16th edition of the TiE-Lumis Entrepreneurial Excellence Awards, a platform that honours individuals who have demonstrated extraordinary resilience exemplifying prudence, agility & strategic vision. DigiBoxx led by the CEO, Mr. Arnab Mitra was recognized as the winner for exhibiting exceptional entrepreneurial skills in the digital industry.
The conference also marked the 1st edition of the Startup CFO Awards in collaboration with Binary Semantics Ltd. The groundbreaking initiative was aimed at celebrating the exceptional achievements of Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) in the startup ecosystem. These awards acknowledged the trailblazers whose transformative leadership are reshaping the trajectory of modern startups. The winners were awarded under multiple categories : Manufacturing Startup CFO of the Year – Ridhima Modi Agarwal, CFO of Kanpur Flowercycling Private Limited (Phool.co) ; Digital Enablement Startup CFO of the year – Shailesh Kaul of Signodrive Technologies Pvt. Ltd.;Consumer Products, E-commerce Startup CFO of the year – Harsh Khaitan, CFO of Kwikpic; Energy, Infrastructure and Cleantech Startup CFO of the year – Vaibhav Anant, representing Bambrew ; Governance and Compliance Excellence Startup CFO of the year – Ritika Khatua, CFO of Larkai Healthcare.
TiE Delhi-NCR’s Assistive Solutions cohort comprising Neomotion, key2enable, NobaFlix put a spotlight on startups committed to advancing the quality of life for differently abled consumers.
The 13th edition of Young Turks ‘TiE the Knot’ showcased high-potential startups pitching to a group of investors in a televised format. Startups with registered Indian entities in operations for at least three months, seeking equity investment between INR 1 Crore to 5 Crore, participated in the event, demonstrating the dynamism and potential of the Indian startup ecosystem. The finalists included Nexus Power, Insurance Samadhan, CoutLoot, Degpeg, Travsie and NymbleUp which pitched to investors.
TiEcon Delhi 2024 garnered support from esteemed partners such as Startup India, Maruti Suzuki Innovation, Havas India, SAP, AWS, Microsoft, & many more reflecting the collective effort driving India’s startup ecosystem forward.
TiE Delhi-NCR, with its relentless dedication and impactful initiatives, continues to spearhead the creation of a conducive ecosystem for entrepreneurs and investors, propelling India towards a future marked by innovation, resilience, and inclusivity.
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