Marking 10 years of Startup India on January 16, the ecosystem boasts over 2.09 lakh DPIIT-recognized startups by December 2025, up from hundreds in 2016, fueled by Rs 945 crore Seed Fund Scheme disbursed via 200+ incubators for proof-of-concept and market validation. Deep-tech pivot from consumer apps to AI, space, and biotech has created 50 lakh jobs, integrated MSMEs via reverse innovation, and positioned India as third-largest startup hub globally with $500 billion valuation milestone looming.
National Startup Day 2026 Celebrates Decade of 2 Lakh+ Recognized Ventures
