Archive · 24 Jan 2026
Arunachal startup ecosystem gains momentum
Arunachal Pradesh is making big progress in startups.
The chief minister, Pema Khandu, talked about how the state has grown in the last decade.
He said the government is giving more money to new startups and will help them grow.
The state has a special park for startups called APIIP, which started in 2020.
Many young people in Arunachal are doing well in sports, music, and starting their own businesses.
The state is also working on big power projects and wants startups to help with these.
The government is proud that Arunachal was recognized as one of the best states for startups in India.
Arunachal Pradesh's startup ecosystem is growing with government support and recognition.
Seed funding under APIIP has been doubled, and intake capacity for Cohort 5.0 will increase.
APIIP, launched in 2020, has produced successful startups despite initial challenges.
The state is focusing on hydropower and wants startups to explore related industries.
Arunachal Pradesh was recognized as a best-performing state at a national startup event.
- Who
- Arunachal Chief Minister Pema Khandu, Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein, APIIP team
- What
- Startup Arunachal Day, support for startups, economic initiatives
- When
- January 23, 2024
- Where
- Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh
- Why
- To boost startup ecosystem, economic development, and job creation
- Event
- Startup Arunachal Day
- Initiative
- Startup India
- Seed Funding
- Doubled under APIIP
- Startup Jobs
- 20 lakh direct jobs nationwide
- Hydropower Projects
- 18,000 MW in development
- APIIP Launch
- 2020 during COVID-19 pandemic
- Startup Recognition
- Best-performing state at national event
- APIIP Conversion
- To Section 8 company
