The next India Mobile Congress (IMC) has been scheduled for 15th – 18th October 2024 at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi being co-hosted by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) and Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI). Over 900 startups are expected to participate in Aspire 2021, the eighth edition of the start-up platform launched last year. More than 400 startups will demonstrate relevance of AI and Deep Tech. It will also include open Q&A with startup founders, fireside chats, keynotes and panels.
Program highlights are as follows: 5G & 6G Hackathon by WTSA & TCOE, investment perspective of early-stage start-ups, leveraging Int’l markets, and safeguarding digital ownership. Aspire will also witness the 2nd edition of the STPI LEAP AHEAD and an investor speed dating session.
Aspire, IMC’s ambitious goal is to facilitate more than 500 one-on-one meetings with about 200 investors. The event will feature dedicated networking opportunities, including 1:1 Investor and Industry Mentor Networking zones with 40 – 50 mentors, 5 Master Class sessions, Live pitch sessions with over 21 start ups. On the other hand, reverse pitching will have its benefits for investors, incubators, and accelerators where founders will be in a position to make valid decisions about which firm to choose.
Angel Ally Tours will be organised by IMC to introduce startups to startup stalls and 50 select startups will work closely with IMC for their large-scale visibility promotion inside the IMC ecosystem. According to Ramakrishna P., the CEO of India Mobile Congress, Aspire will be among the premier platforms to offer Indian startups proper market access for sustainable economic growth.
Key investors from the Indian startup ecosystem at IMC 2024 include IAN Alpha Fund, Trifecta Capital, YourNest Venture Capital, Titan Capital, SeaFund, Re Capital, Merak Ventures, July Ventures, JioGenNext (RIL Ventures), Inflexor Ventures, ICICI Venture, IAN Alpha Fund, Faad Capital, Chandigarh Angels Network, Anthill Ventures, Ankurit Capital, Anicut Capital, Advantedge Founders, and 3 Lines VC.
