| Key Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | National Startup Day observed on 16 January 2026 |
| Significance | Commemorates 10 years of the Startup India Initiative (launched in 2016) |
| Startup Ecosystem | India has over 2 lakh startups (as of Dec 2025), among the world's largest ecosystems |
| Regional Spread | Nearly 50% of startups originate from Tier II and Tier III cities |
| Women-Led Startups | Over 45% of recognized startups have at least one woman Director/Partner |
| Unicorns | India has over 120 unicorns with a combined valuation exceeding $350 billion |
| Key Schemes | •Fund of Funds for Startups (FFS): ₹10,000 crore corpus, invested ₹25,500 crore in 1,370+ startups •Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS): ₹945 crore for early-stage startups •Credit Guarantee Scheme for Startups (CGSS): Guaranteed 330+ loans worth ₹800 crore |
| Digital Platforms | •Startup India Hub connects startups with investors, mentors, etc. •MAARG Mentorship Portal provides nationwide mentorship •Startup India Investor Connect Portal aids early-stage startups |
| Sectoral Initiatives | •Atal Innovation Mission: 10,000+ Atal Tinkering Labs across 733 districts •GENESIS & MeitY Startup Hub: Support deep-tech startups •NIDHI: Supported 12,000+ startups and generated 1.3 lakh jobs |
| Rural Entrepreneurship | •Startup Village Entrepreneurship Programme (SVEP): Supported 3.74 lakh rural enterprises (as of Jun 2025) •ASPIRE: Focuses on rural enterprises and livelihood creation |
| Economic Impact | Startups drive India's economic transformation, innovation, and Viksit Bharat 2047 vision |
16 January, 2026
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