India Start-up Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting the growth and development of the Indian Start-Up ecosystem, has officially announced the 2nd edition of India Startup Festival (ISF) 2023, scheduled to take place from August 10 to 12 in Muddanahalli, Bengaluru.
The theme of ISF 2023 is ‘Innovation at the Bottom of the Pyramid,’ with engaging discussions focused on vital areas such as Rural Healthcare Education, Fintech, Rural Innovation, Agritech, and Foodtech. Distinguished policymakers from India and international change leaders will attend ISF 23 to address grassroots-level challenges and propose impactful solutions.
ISF 2023 is set to become a unique platform for startup founders to connect with peers, industry leaders, and investors, fostering collaboration and growth for their ventures.
The event is designed to create a dynamic ecosystem where ideas, innovators, and startups can interact, network, and collaborate with industry experts, government bodies, and investors, making it the ultimate hub of entrepreneurial excellence. Over 10,000 startups from India, the UK, Japan, and other countries will participate in ISF 2023.
The top 100 startups, meticulously selected by the Startup jury, will have an exclusive opportunity to pitch their ideas on the grand stage and secure funding. The top 10 startups will be honored with cash prizes and mentored by industry leaders specific to their sectors. These startups were shortlisted from the Investor Connect Workshops in Bengaluru, Hyderabad, USA, and the UK.
Speaking about ISF 2023, J A Chowdary, Key Architect, Indian Tech Industry Chairperson & Convenor, India Startup Festival said, “The India Start-up Festival (ISF) is complementary to the great initiatives of Government of India (GOI) such as Start-up India, Digital India, Make-in-India, etc and will bring together more than 10,000 start-ups to advance their mission and drive towards an Atmanirbhar Bharat.
With a vision to reimagine the start-up landscape in India, we are committed to empowering entrepreneurs and fostering a startup community that will enable them to unleash their full potential. This festival will be a vibrant hub of entrepreneurial energy and innovation. It will present an excellent opportunity for startup founders to network with investors, mentors, and industry leaders.
For India to flourish, the fruits of the Startup ecosystem must reach rural India, ushering in new opportunities and employment prospects. This is the core theme of ISF 2023 Empower ‘Innovation at the bottom of the Pyramid’ to empower the grassroots that will inevitably lead to exponential growth.”
