Software Technology Parks of India Partners with TiEcon Mumbai 2025 as Startup Government Partner

2025-03-18 06:23:35 Events / Trade Shows

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Mumbai, 17 March 2025: The Software Technology Parks of India (STPI), a premier S&T organization under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), participated as the Startup Government Partner at the 18th Edition of TiEcon Mumbai – TiEcon Mumbai 2025, held at the Jio World Convention Centre, BKC.

This year’s conference, themed “Dhanda First”, emphasized the transformative journey of India’s startup landscape, spotlighting its evolution from a thriving startup hub to a critical driver of economic growth. Discussions centered around fostering innovation, ensuring scalability, and enhancing resilience within India’s entrepreneurial sector.

Speaking at the event, Shri Arvind Kumar, Director General, STPI, said, "India’s digital transformation, driven by Digital Public Infrastructure, is fostering inclusive economic growth and strengthening our global position. With 50% of startups now emerging from Tier 2 & 3 cities and a rising number of women-led enterprises, STPI remains committed to empowering entrepreneurs through its 67 centers nationwide.

He further emphasized “Investments in AI, quantum computing, and semiconductors are crucial for long-term growth, and a shift from short term gains towards patient capital, J-curve investments is essential."

The event brought together key dignitaries, including Infosys founder Narayana Murthy, alongside industry leaders, investors, and entrepreneurs, who shared insights on India's startup ecosystem, digital transformation, and economic growth. With over 3,000 participants, including 1,000+ founders, 500+ investors, 200+ corporates, and India’s Top 100 Big Bulls, the event served as a powerful platform for networking, knowledge exchange, and strategic collaborations.

The event showcased 26 STPI-nurtured startups, each pioneering groundbreaking innovations across diverse sectors. Among them, SparshMind Innovations is transforming healthcare with empathetic, tech-driven solutions; Sequretek IT Solutions Pvt Ltd is fortifying cybersecurity through AI-powered threat management; Alo Agritech Pvt Ltd is revolutionizing sustainable farming via its platform Kheti-Badi, connecting consumers with organic farmers; and Masterwork E Pvt Ltd is redefining education and skill development with immersive XR technology. These startups exemplify India’s growing innovation ecosystem, driving impactful change across industries.

With its continued focus on deep-tech innovation, ecosystem-building, and policy support, STPI remains committed to fostering India’s next generation of entrepreneurs, strengthening the startup landscape, and positioning the country as a global hub for technological excellence.

About STPI and SAYUJ:

STPI is an organization under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology engaged in promoting software exports, nurturing tech startup ecosystem, and working for the dispersal of the IT/ITES Industry. STPI has been actively involved in strengthening the startup ecosystem in India by providing requisite support and resources to the startups through its Next Generation Incubation Scheme (NGIS), domain-specific Centres of Entrepreneurship and SAYUJ, a comprehensive resource discovery & networking platform designed to facilitate seamless information exchange between startups, investors, incubators, mentors and all other stakeholders withing the innovation ecosystem.