Delhi and Madhya Pradesh Launch Initiatives to Support Student and MSME Startups

Delhi's government launched the Delhi Startup Policy 2025, a Rs 350 crore, five-year initiative to support student entrepreneurs with equity-free seed funding, mentorship, and expanded incubation, aiming to nurture 5,000 startups by 2035. The Startup Yuva Festival 2026 showcased over 470 incubated startups from universities and ITIs, connecting students with investors and industry. Meanwhile, Madhya Pradesh's government emphasized innovation and entrepreneurship at its Startup Summit, highlighting financial incentives and partnerships to boost startups and MSMEs, reflecting a nationwide focus on fostering startup ecosystems.