NABARD - the Lead Partner of Agritech Pavilion at Startup Mahakumbh

March 14, 2024 02:29 PM IST | By Businesswire India
 NABARD - the Lead Partner of Agritech Pavilion at Startup Mahakumbh
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Startup Mahakumbh, India’s largest startup event, will convene key agri-innovations at the Agritech pavilion. Presented by NABARD and powered by Aavishkaar Group, the pavilion aims to catalyse meaningful connections, fostering innovation and mentorship across the agriculture ecosystem at the three-day event, hosted at the Bharat Mandapam and ITPO.

While attendees can look forward to engaging in curated panel discussions, Masterclasses, Deal Rooms and other exciting formats, the ‘Entrepreneur-first’ agenda will ensure that Startups get unprecedented access to one-on-one mentoring sessions, live pitches, best practices on Governance, and the opportunity to participate and win Awards for their startup innovations. The Startup Mahakumbh agenda has been curated to facilitate a vibrant exchange of ideas and best practices. Adding to the overall immersive experience is the unique showcase of over 60 Agritech startups that represent absolute cutting-edge and are at the forefront of agricultural innovation in India.

Shaji KV, Chairman, NABARD said, “NABARD has been supporting startup ecosystem in agritech space through contributions to AIFs. To widen the support, NABARD is also supporting startups in agritech space through NABVENTURE, a venture capital subsidiary. NABARD would continue to provide support for initiatives that propel the agritech ecosystem to make strides in the agriculture space. In this direction, NABARD has chosen to be the lead partner in agritech pavilion which aim to highlight the contributions of these enterprises to our agri-ecosystem. I fully hope that at this event, we collectively work towards a brighter, more sustainable future for agriculture in India.”

“We are thrilled to be a part of ‘Startup Mahakumbh’. The 'Bharat Innovates' theme truly showcases the intricate link between innovation and startups. The Agritech pavilion will showcase the latest advancements, disruptive technologies, and opportunities for reshaping the future of agriculture. Our collaboration with NABARD will serve as a catalyst in bringing key decision-makers, outstanding visionaries and promising enterprises, weaving a rich tapestry of insights, ideas and investments. The diverse stakeholders gathered from across the nation will reflect India’s growth story and play a pivotal role in shaping our shared destiny,shared Vineet Rai, Founder and Chairman, Aavishkaar Group.

NABARD is India's apex development finance institution promoting sustainable, equitable agriculture and rural development. This pivotal collaboration highlights NABARD's commitment to nurturing the agri-sector's growth and innovation. At the pavilion, NABARD will also showcase 25 startups from their cohort, highlighting the dynamic and transformative potential within India's agri-startup ecosystem.

Eminent speakers at the Agritech Pavilion will include industry stalwarts, such as Mohandas Pai, Chairperson, Manipal Global Education, Simon Wiebusch, Vice-Chairman, MD & CEO, Bayer Crop Science (to be confirmed), as well as some of the biggest startups in the industry, including AgroStar, DeHaat, Cropin, Samunnati, among others. 


About Aavishkaar Group

Aavishkaar Group is a global pioneer in taking an entrepreneurship-based approach towards development. The Group is focused on developing the impact ecosystem in the continents of Asia and Africa. Aavishkaar Group manages assets in excess of USD 1.3 Bn. across Equity and Credit, with 10,000+ employees present across India, Indonesia, Bangladesh and Kenya. The Group’s ecosystems include Aavishkaar Capital - Impact fund manager focused on Global South, Arohan- One of India’s largest & most digitally advanced microfinance institution (MFI) targeting low income households, Ashv Finance- Phygital NBFC, offering unique cash flow based business loans to Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises and Intellecap – Global Impact advisory firm providing Consulting, Investment banking and Inclusive networking platform. The Group’s shareholders include TIAA-Nuveen, Triodos Bank, Shell Foundation and Dutch Entrepreneurial Development Bank FMO.

About Startup Mahakumbh

Startup Mahakumbh is a first-of-its-kind event bringing together the entire startup ecosystem of India including startups, investors, incubators and accelerators, and industry leaders from several sectors. Spearheaded by the collaborative efforts of ASSOCHAM, nasscom, Bootstrap Incubation & Advisory Foundation, TiE and Indian Venture and Alternate Capital Association (IVCA), the event will have sector-focused pavilions, which will showcase India's most innovative startups. With the central theme’ Bharat Innovates’ the event will also feature mentorship clinics, pitch competitions, and a multi-track conference featuring leadership talks, panel discussions, workshops, and a host of exciting activities for startups as well as future entrepreneurs. The event will also host a Future Entrepreneurs Day on March 20, with a focus on cultivating the entrepreneurial spirit among students. The Future Entrepreneurs Day is expected to gather close to 3,000 individuals handpicked by colleges and incubators nationwide for their inclination towards entrepreneurship. With the purpose of enabling handshakes and connecting startups with a spectrum of inventors such as VCs, angel investors, family offices, and HNIs- as well as potential corporate partners, the event is expected to host 2000+ startups, 50+ unicorns, 10+ thematic pavilions, 1000+ investors, 300+ incubators & accelerators, 3000+ conference delegates, 10+ country delegations, and 50,000+ business visitors over the span of three days.

For more details, please visit: https://startupmahakumbh.org/

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