Archive · 16 Jan 2026
PM Celebrates National Startup Day
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend a special event called National Startup Day on January 16, 2026.
This day celebrates the 10th anniversary of the Startup India program, which helps new businesses grow in India.
Over 2,00,000 startups have been recognized under this program.
The Prime Minister will talk to startup founders and listen to their stories.
The government is also encouraging big companies to work with startups to help them grow and create more jobs.
The Startup India program has made it easier for new businesses to get money and support.
The government is also focusing on helping startups that work on advanced technology.
The event will highlight the courage, spirit of innovation, and entrepreneurial zeal of the people of India, especially the youth.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate in the National Startup Day event on January 16, 2026, marking a decade of the Startup India initiative.
Over 2,00,000 startups have been recognized across India under the Startup India program.
The government is pushing corporates to deepen their engagement with startups to promote growth and boost domestic manufacturing.
Startup India has strengthened institutional mechanisms, expanded access to capital and mentorship, and fostered an enabling environment for startups.
The government is implementing three flagship schemes to provide funding opportunities and support startups across various sectors.
- Who
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi, members of India's startup ecosystem, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT)
- What
- National Startup Day event marking a decade of the Startup India initiative
- When
- January 16, 2026
- Where
- New Delhi, India
- Why
- To celebrate the achievements of the Startup India initiative and promote the growth of startups in India
- Event Date
- January 16, 2026
- Startup India Launch Date
- January 16, 2016
- Recognized Startups
- Over 2,00,000
- Flagship Schemes
- Fund of Funds for Startups, Startup India Seed Fund Scheme, Credit Guarantee Scheme for Startups
- Government Initiative
- Startup India
- Prime Minister
- Narendra Modi
- Department
- Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT)
- Women-led Startups
- 45%
- Startups in Tier-II and Tier-III Cities
- Nearly 50%
Sources
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