CII CoE for Innovation,Entrepreneurship & Startups

CII Centre of Excellence for Innovation Entrepreneurship & Startups (CIES) is set up to help all stakeholders in the ecosystem,increase their odds of success

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Celebrating excellence!
India’s leading startups and unicorns were felicitated at the CII Unicorn Summit 2026.

@kris_sg @ragarg @tarunsmehta @DPIITGoI @FollowCII

#CII #CIICIES #CII4Startups #CIIUnicornSummit2026 #CIIUnicornforum

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Deep tech to drive India next Unicorn wave: Kris Gopalakrishnan https://t.co/UJyQEMOepq

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Deep tech to drive India's Unicorn 2.0 wave: Infosys co-founder Kris Gopalakrishnan - The Economic Times https://t.co/8TBlogiOwy

[CII CoE for Innovation,Entrepreneurship & Startups @cii_cies]

At the Unicorn Summit, Delhi

Ateesh Kumar Singh, Additional Secretary, @DPIITGoI , highlights India’s startup growth from 400 to 200,000+ startups and calls for patient capital, deeptech focus, and ecosystem collaboration—the future is a construction site.

#UnicornSummit #StartupIndia #AtmanirbharBharat #InnovationEcosystem #DeepTech #PolicyReforms #DPIIT #NationBuilding

[CII CoE for Innovation,Entrepreneurship & Startups @cii_cies]

Live from the Unicorn Summit, Delhi

Kris Gopalakrishnan, Chairman, CII CIES, emphasized that founders play a vital role in building the nation’s innovation and economic future. He highlighted Unicorn 2.0 as a new phase for India’s startup ecosystem, driven by deeptech and R&D‑led growth, and underlined the importance of the government’s RDI Fund in supporting this transition.

He reiterated CII’s continued role in enabling collaboration, dialogue, and platforms that help startups scale sustainably.

#UnicornSummit #Unicorn20 #DeepTech #StartupEcosystem #RDI #Innovation #NationBuilding #CII #StartupsOfIndia

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Live at the Unicorn Summit, Delhi

@BipinSingh Singh, Co‑Founder & CEO, @MobiKwik , highlights fintech’s role in driving financial inclusion, efficient money movement & digital access—calling for balanced regulation and stronger industry‑policy dialogue.

#UnicornSummit #LiveFromDelhi #Fintech #FinancialInclusion #DigitalPayments #StartupEcosystem #CIIUnicornForum #PolicyDialogue

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Live from the Unicorn Summit, Delhi

Ankit Mehta, Co‑Founder & CEO,@ideaforge_tech , highlights India’s drone policy progress and calls for faster execution. Unlocking BVLOS operations can unlock massive opportunities across logistics, agriculture & infrastructure.

#UnicornSummit #LiveFromDelhi #DronePolicy #BVLOS #DronesInIndia #StartupEcosystem #Innovation #CIIUnicornForum

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At the Unicorn Summit – Live

Pranav Goel, Co‑Founder & Executive Vice Chairman, @porterit_ spoke on building a fairer and more transparent gig economy.

He stressed the need for payout parity, scalable earning models, and stronger social security frameworks as startups continue to impact millions of gig workers nationwide

[CII CoE for Innovation,Entrepreneurship & Startups @cii_cies]

Tarun Mehta, Co‑Chairman, CII Unicorn Forum & Co‑Founder‑CEO, @atherenergy , called for a more startup‑friendly Automotive PLI policy, noting that revenue thresholds often disadvantage R&D‑driven startups.

He stressed stronger startup–policy dialogue through CII to create more inclusive and effective frameworks at the Unicorn Summit.

#UnicornSummit @FollowCII

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Addressing the audience, @ragarg , Chairman, CII Unicorn Forum & Founder and CEO, @moglix , spoke about the evolving dynamics of India’s startup ecosystem, marked by the rapid rise of manufacturing‑focused startups in EVs, drones, fintech, and other emerging sectors.
Highlighting the Policy Compendium for Startups released at the event, he stressed the importance of collective efforts and focused policy direction to accelerate innovation and industrial growth across the country at the Unicorn Summit.

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Join the conversations shaping India’s next phase of startup growth at hashtag#CIIUnicornSummit2026 where leaders discuss policy shaping the future of innovation.

Register to attend the event.
https://t.co/fPTdFKaH32

📅 Event Details
Date: 28 April 2026
Location: New Delhi
Time: 17:30 onwards

#CII #CII4Startups #CIICIES #Innovation #CIIUnicornsummit #ciiunicornsummit2026

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The conversations that matter are coming together at the hashtag#CIIUnicornsummit2026.

More than a conference, this is a space for meaningful dialogue and strategic collaboration.

At a time when the narrative is shifting from valuation to value creation, the summit will bring together leaders shaping sustainable, long-term impact in India’s startup ecosystem.

Register to attend the event.

https://t.co/fPTdFKaH32

#CII #CIICIES #CII4startups #CIIUnicornsummit

@ragarg @tarunsmehta

[CII CoE for Innovation,Entrepreneurship & Startups @cii_cies]

We are glad to have @moglix on board as Prime partner for #CIIUnicornSummit2026.

Looking forward to impactful engagement.

We invite founders, investors, and ecosystem leaders to be part of the Summit.

Submit your EOI: https://t.co/hB1ZVUP3bu

@ragarg @FollowCII @startupindia

#CII #CII4startups #CIICIES #CIIUnicornsummit

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A glimpse from the #CIIUnicornSummit 2024.

Now, we move forward.

Announcing the CII Unicorn Summit 2026.

📅 28 April 2026
📍New Delhi
🕕 18:00 onwards

We invite founders, investors, and ecosystem leaders to express their interest in being part of the Summit.

Express your interest to participate: https://t.co/hB1ZVUOvlW,

#CIIUnicornsummit #CII4Startups #CIICIES #CII #CIIUnicornforum #StartupIndia #Innovation

[CII CoE for Innovation,Entrepreneurship & Startups @cii_cies]

India’s startup ecosystem is entering a new phase one defined not just by scale, but by value.

In this context, CII is organising the Unicorn Summit 2026.

28 April 2026 | New Delhi

#CII #CII4Startups #CIICIES #CIIUnicornsummit2026 #CIIUnicornforum @FollowCII @ragarg @tarunsmehta

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NextGen Procurement Programme is focused on building a next-gen digital marketplace for metal cutting tools; enabling intelligent product discovery, real-time stock visibility, transparent pricing, and seamless repeat procurement.

We are inviting startups and tech innovators in B2B commerce, industrial SaaS, AI-led recommendation engines, and supply chain integration to solve a real manufacturing challenge at scale.

If you are building for the future of industrial procurement, this programme is for you.

Apply Now: https://t.co/LmIGeJFSYv

#CII #CIICIES #CII4Startups #OpenInnovation #ManufacturingTech #B2BCommerce #IndustrialDigital #SupplyChainInnovation

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Pitch 360: Startup Pitching Series – Edition 8

CII Centre of Excellence for Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Startups (CII CIES) is excited to host the 8th edition of Pitch 360, a platform that connects affiliated startups with corporates, investors, and ecosystem leaders.

This edition will feature innovative startups working across robotics, AI-driven surveillance, industrial solutions, and advanced manufacturing technologies.

🔎 Startups Pitching:
• MiCoB
• SRP Crane Controls (India) Pvt. Ltd.
• Eternal Robotics
• VAST – AI Agents for Proactive CCTV Monitoring

📅 26 March 2026 (Thursday)
⏰ 04:00 PM onwards

Join us to discover cutting-edge innovations and engage with founders building the next generation of industrial technologies.

📌 Register now: https://t.co/883EIMPsXq

#Pitch360 #Startups #Innovation #DeepTech #Manufacturing #Robotics #AI #StartupEcosystem #CII #CIIStartups

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Insights from Mr C K Ranganathan, Past Chairman, @CII4SR, on Indian consumer brands gaining global traction under the new tariff regime.

@PMOIndia @PiyushGoyal @PiyushGoyalOffc @USAndIndia @FollowCII

#IndiaUSTradeDeal #CII4India #IndiaUSRelations #IndiaUS

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We thank the Government of India for accepting our recommendations and expanding the definition of a startup by raising the turnover threshold. This thoughtful reform will not only support more entrepreneurs through their growth journey but also accelerate innovation across sectors. By nurturing a broader and stronger startup ecosystem, this step will play a meaningful role in realising the vision of Viksit Bharat, driving job creation, technological leadership, and inclusive economic growth.”

Mr. C K Ranganathan
Co-Chairman, CII National Startup Council and
Chairman & Founder, CavinKare Ltd

@PiyushGoyal @startupindia @FollowCII

[CII CoE for Innovation,Entrepreneurship & Startups @cii_cies]

We warmly welcome the updated recognition criteria for Indian startups. Doubling the turnover limit to ₹200 crore, along with higher turnover and age thresholds for deep-tech startups, addresses the real needs of India’s growing innovation ecosystem. This progressive step will enable more founders to continue benefiting from the Startup India framework as they scale, reflecting the government’s strong commitment to entrepreneurship and to strengthening India’s position as a global innovation hub.

Mr Kunal Bahl
Chairman, CII National Startup Council, Cofounder Snapdeal & Titan Capital and Promoter – Unicommerce

@PiyushGoyal @startupindia @FollowCII