Croatian Agency for Small Business, Innovation and Investment (HAMAG-BICRO) and Startup India, with the support of the Embassy of India in Zagreb with the aim of strengthening international cooperation and the innovation environment, India and Croatia have established India-Croatia Startup Bridge, an initiative that enables start-ups, investors, incubators, corporations and entrepreneurs of both countries to connect more closely, expand their business and position themselves on the global market.
Organized by StartupIndia i Invest India supported Embassy of India, Zagreb, Croatia The largest start-up event in India will take place in January 2023. Globally, the rise of the startup revolution is celebrated through various international events held in different parts of the world. To celebrate the spirit of entrepreneurship as they celebrate 75 years of India’s independence, the largest startup event in India – the Startup India International Summit – will take place. Through the Startup India Innovation Summit 2023, it is planned to consolidate India's place among the world's leading startup destinations.
Details of the event:
- Means of assembly: physically
- Number of days: 3-4 days
- Indicative date: 10. 20 January 2023
- Location: to be decided at a later date (India)
Potential audience:
More than 10,000 participants including Indian missions abroad, global innovation agencies, high-potential startups (soon unicorns and unicorns), government officials and delegations, school and college students (ambitious entrepreneurs), incubators and accelerators, business leaders and corporations, industry associations, VC/PE companies, Angel Investors and HNIs.
The Summit is expected to witness the global participation of startups, innovators, venture capitalists, investor angels, companies, incubators, accelerators, academic institutions and government stakeholders. In addition, the summit is expected to spark a domestic discourse on new technologies and businesses in order for the public to participate in them and experience the thought leadership India has achieved in the innovation ecosystem in recent years.
Opportunities for the Croatian startup ecosystem, startups and entrepreneurs:
- Croatian startup showcase: 10-25 mature startups looking for global opportunities with a likely product/service can be presented at the event
- Physical stand with digital displays to display products/services/customer journeys/etc.
- Opportunity to present products/services to investors, special mentoring and capacity building booths
- Opportunities for knowledge acquisition and networking through a diverse set of ecosystem drivers and managers
- Specialised sessions can be arranged
- Round table for investors planned below Croatia International Bridge can be announced indicatively, and can also be given all other key announcements related to startups (related to India)
- Croatian Startup Ecosystem partners and corporate partners may be invited to attend the event
- All key delegates/officials can be invited to the event
- One of the sectors of interest is gaming sector.
If you want to showcase yourself and your innovation to the world and network with global ecosystem stakeholders, this is the perfect opportunity for you! You can register for the Startup India Innovation Summit in India in January 2023 by filling in online Form for the testimonial of the ineters to participate!
Potential applicants may ask questions in order to obtain further clarifications and justifications. Questions with a clearly indicated reference to the Expression of Interest for participation in the Startup India Innovation Summit can be sent by e-mail to: pr.zagreb@mea.gov.in
N.B.:
- Participation in the Summit is free of charge.
- The costs of travel / flights and hotel accommodation are borne by the applicants themselves.
