Startup India India’s aim is to become world’s largest Startup destination: Piyush Goyal
Abu Dhabi: India aspires to become the largest Startup ecosystem in the world and boasts of one of the best ecosystems for Startups with a special blend between investors and entrepreneurs to get a balanced outcome, Union Minister of Commerce & Industry Piyush Goyal said Monday.
Addressing a session on ‘Gateway to Growth - Roundtable on Indian Startup Ecosystem’ in Abu Dhabi, UAE, Goyal said, “Today we are the third-largest Startup ecosystem, but our aspiration is to be the world’s number one startup destination. The Startup bug has caught India’s imagination. The entire innovation ecosystem that the Startup industry represents is giving a new direction, new momentum to India.”
The session was co-chaired by the UAE Minister of State for Entrepreneurship & SMEs, Ahmad Belhoul Al Falasi (virtual), Dr Thani Zeyoudi, Minister for International Trade, Mohamed Al Sharaf, Chairman, Abu Dhabi Economic Development Department.
Representatives of ADGM, ADQ, Mubadala, Masdar, ADIO, AD Residents Office, G42, Hub71, Ardent Advisory, Chimera Investment among others also participated in the session.
Delivered the keynote address at UAE-India Startup Forum 2022 in Abu Dhabi.
— Piyush Goyal (@PiyushGoyal) March 28, 2022
Urged investors & startup world to be part of the India growth story where tremendous opportunities await.
Called for strengthening the 21st century's defining India-UAE partnership. 🇮🇳🇦🇪 pic.twitter.com/6q9e2D5rY1
“India offers one of the best ecosystems for Startups with a special ‘jugalbandi’ or blend between investors and entrepreneurs to get a balanced outcome and achieve a win-win solution for all," Goyal said.
"I have seen tremendous response from the Dubai Expo where our Startups have got the opportunity to raise finances, sign MoUs and get angel investments. All these aspects will help strengthen India’s strong bond of friendship with the UAE,” the minister added.
The minister appreciated the promotion of Indian Startups by the India Innovation Hub platform under the India Pavilion.
“I do hope that the 700 Startups that have showcased their innovation at Expo2020 Dubai would have all gone back enriched with newer opportunities and ideas for the future. I am sure that this initiative between India and the UAE on innovation and future technologies will power the growth of businesses and take wings as we go forward,” added the minister.
He said that startups need to experiment, fail and learn from their experiences.
“I would urge all of you from the Startup world to go extra mile and take the Startup story to all the remote places, villages, small towns, northeastern India and other regions,” said Goyal.
On the government’s role in promoting startups, the minister said that India aims to provide a level playing field and the best business ecosystem for startups.
India wants to move ahead from the Unicorn story to Decacorns & Hectocorns. We have many Startup success stories, but at least 100X more await us.
— Piyush Goyal (@PiyushGoyal) March 28, 2022
India lives in its villages & small towns & they offer plenty of good ideas for investments.
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“We have recently finalized the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with the UAE, which is expected to further enhance bilateral trade, B2B engagement and explore attractive investment opportunities.
"I can assure you that we will take this partnership to newer heights in the areas of sustainability, aerospace, space technology, connectivity, AI, data analytics, 5G, Metaverse, etc. We look forward to leveraging each other’s offerings and expertise,” added the minister.
Goyal said that the UAE-India partnership is destined to play an important role in the global economy and in ensuring a better future for billions of people around the world.
“This will be a defining partnership for the 21st century,” he said.
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