New Delhi, 25 November, 2024: The Startup Incubation and Innovation Centre (SIIC) at IIT Kanpur, in collaboration with the Department of Science & Technology (DST), Government of India; and the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), is organizing the ASEAN-India Start-up Festival 2024. This prestigious event will take place from November 28 to 30, 2024, at Vivanta Taj, New Delhi, bringing together entrepreneurs and innovators from India and the 10 ASEAN countries to strengthen cross-border collaborations and promote innovation.

The festival will spotlight deep-tech and sustainable innovations, featuring groundbreaking solutions from 60 Indian startups and 40 ASEAN startups. These innovations aim to address regional challenges and drive socio-economic growth by focusing on advanced technologies and sustainability.

The event will host several eminent dignitaries, including Shri Jitendra Singh, Minister of Science and Technology, Government of India; Prof. Abhay Karandikar, Secretary of DST; Prof. Manindra Agrawal, Director of IIT Kanpur; Shri Srikant Sastri, Chairman of the Geospatial Data Promotion & Development Committee; ambassadors from ASEAN nations; and other esteemed senior government officials and industry leaders. Their presence underscores the significance of this collaborative initiative and its potential to drive economic growth and foster international partnerships.

The three-day program will feature a range of activities, including seminars, startup exhibitions, pitch competitions, andnetworking sessions. These activities are designed to encourage B2B and G2G collaborations, furthering innovation-driven economic ties. The event will conclude with industry visits to prominent organizations in the Delhi-NCR region, offering participants a unique opportunity to explore India’s vibrant innovation ecosystem.

For more information about the ASEAN-India Start-up Festival 2024, please visit https://siicincubator.com/initiatives/in_asean24.php.

About SIIC, IIT Kanpur:

Established in 2000, the Start-up Incubation and Innovation Centre (SIIC) at IIT Kanpur is one of the oldest technology business incubators. Currently, it hosts 100 incubated startups focusing on next-generation technology and products. In 2018, the leadership brought the incubator's operations under the Foundation for Research & Innovation in Science & Technology (FIRST), a Section-8 company promoted by IIT Kanpur. The incubation ecosystem, which has been thriving for over two decades, continues to support startups at every stage of their journey from idea to business.

About IIT Kanpur:

The Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, established in 1959, holds the distinction of being recognized as an Institute of National Importance by the Government of India through an Act of Parliament. Renowned for its excellence in science and engineering education, IIT Kanpur has made significant contributions to research and development over the decades. Its expansive, lush green campus spans 1,050 acres and hosts a rich array of academic and research resources. The institute comprises 19 departments, 26 centers, three interdisciplinary programs, and two specialized schools across engineering, science, design, humanities, and management disciplines. With over 590 full-time faculty members and more than 9,500 students, IIT Kanpur continues to be a leader in fostering innovation and academic rigor.

For more information, visit www.iitk.ac.in.