This year the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry has taken the initiative of organizing Startup India Innovation Week to celebrate the Indian startup ecosystem as well as National Startup Day (16 January 2023).
India is recognized as a startup hub and such government initiatives encourage innovation across sectors. Every year January 16 is celebrated as National Startup Day in the country. Prime Minister Narendra Modi had announced this last year to take the startup tradition to the grassroots level.
This year the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry has taken the initiative of organizing Startup India Innovation Week to celebrate the Indian startup ecosystem as well as National Startup Day (16 January 2023).
This initiative will bring together young renowned entrepreneurs to brainstorm, innovate and excel. Attached are some of the startup leaders wishing and celebrating this iconic day.
Startup Day: Here's what industry leaders said
1) Divya Jain, Cofounder, Learn
India has emerged as one of the biggest hubs for young startups, given its huge youth population and a vibrant consumption economy over the years, there is an opportunity to experiment and solve different problems. This Startup Day it is exciting to celebrate our Startups, give them the encouragement and support they need because in their growth lies the future of our country.
2) Pramod Kathuria, Founder and CEO of Easelon
"The greatest adventure you can take is living the life of your dreams." - Oprah Winfrey.
This quote is incredibly fitting for Startup Day, because starting a business is a huge undertaking and a true adventure. It requires courage, determination and a willingness to take risks. It's not just about having a great idea or product, it's also about having the drive and passion to see it through.
So, if you are thinking about starting your own business, remember that it is not just about the destination, it is about the journey. Embrace the adventure and enjoy the ride. And remember, the greatest adventure you can take is living the life of your dreams.
Entrepreneurs and startup founders need to stay true to their passion and settle for nothing less than their best work. Finding your true calling in life and pursuing it with love and dedication is the key to success and fulfillment.
3) Abhimanyu Bisht, CEO, Venture Catalysts
National Startup Day is a great testimony and inspiration to all the stakeholders of the Indian startup ecosystem - entrepreneurs, startups, their employees, VCs and angel investors. The current government has taken some quick and prudent steps to promote entrepreneurship and make startups the "backbone" of our economy.
Currently, startups are contributing around 3% to the overall GDP and it is expected to reach 10% in the next decade and we need proper infrastructure to foster the growth of early stage startups and those entrepreneurs Working towards preparation gives even more confidence. In Bharat.
Tier 2,3 city based startups contribute around 50% to the national data on startups, for the last three years we are witnessing a steady increase in the proportion of startups applying for funding. In 2022, we will have around 30% of startups coming from cities beyond metros.
4) Kritika Lal, Co-Founder & CMO, Artetto
“The startup ecosystem has seen a shift from skepticism to nationwide adoption over the past decade, and we are now entering a new phase of exponential growth as e-commerce, digital payments, and data democratize the future of business. continues to shape it. It has emerged as a thriving community where collaboration and support are at the forefront. New designs, innovations and ideas continue to emerge and audiences are more open than ever to embracing local, homegrown startups Together, we are growing as a unit and driving the future of entrepreneurship."
5) Vicky Dodani, Founder of Agrizzy
“The announcement of National Startup Day is symbolic. The announcement not only validates the efforts made by entrepreneurs and budding startups across sectors, but also encourages them to come up with new and exciting innovations in the near future. Agritech is rapidly developing in India, leveraging technology to disrupt the agriculture sector. Indian Agritech startups are using emerging technologies like ML/AI and IoT etc. in agriculture value chains. It will also drive growth in the digital landscape, thereby actively promoting the growth of the Indian startup ecosystem."
6) Ms. Zaiba Sarang, Co-Founder, iThink Logistics
“One of the fastest growing and most innovative start-ups in India. Also, the end user segment is also evolving with the changing demographics and dynamic
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