The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Chamber India to strengthen India’s startup ecosystem and promote innovation-led growth. The partnership aims to enhance engagement between startups, corporates, investors, and global stakeholders, while facilitating international linkages and cross-border collaboration. It will also support startups through initiatives aligned with national programmes and promote entrepreneurship across key sectors such as skilling, health, agriculture, and emerging technologies.

Under the collaboration, DPIIT-recognised startups will benefit from concessional membership of the Chamber with a 50 per cent rebate, enabling access to services such as export facilitation, IPR advisory, business matchmaking, and participation in global delegations. The Chamber will also work towards establishing five incubation and startup support centres across India, with a focus on Aspirational Districts, Northeastern states, and other emerging regions to promote inclusive and balanced growth.

Startup ecosystem collaboration boosts innovation, global linkages, and support services for recognised startups. A Memorandum of Understanding between the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade and Chamber India is directed toward strengthening the startup ecosystem through innovation-led growth, deeper engagement among startups, corporates, investors, and global stakeholders, and expanded international and cross-border collaboration. DPIIT-recognised startups are to receive concessional Chamber membership with a rebate, together with access to export facilitation, IPR advisory, business matchmaking, and participation in global delegations.