Archive · 15 Sep 2025
IMC 2025 to Host Startup World Cup India
India is hosting the Startup World Cup!
This event is part of the India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2025 and will feature startups pitching their ideas.
The winner will compete in the global finals in San Francisco for a $1 million prize.
The event will be held in New Delhi from October 8-11.
It is expected to attract over 150,000 visitors from 150+ countries.
IMC Aspire will connect 500+ startups with 300+ investors.
The goal is to help Indian startups scale up and boost India's role in global tech innovation.
IMC 2025 will host the inaugural Startup World Cup India.
The event takes place October 8–11 at Yashobhoomi Convention Centre, New Delhi.
Startups will compete to win the opportunity to participate in the $1 million global finale.
Fifteen startups will pitch to a jury.
IMC Aspire will connect over 500 startups with 300 investors.
- Who
- India Mobile Congress (IMC) and Startups
- What
- Startup World Cup India
- When
- October 8-11, 2025
- Where
- Yashobhoomi Convention Centre, New Delhi
- Why
- To support Indian startups and drive innovation globally.
- Event Name
- Startup World Cup India
- Location
- Yashobhoomi Convention Centre, New Delhi
- Dates
- October 8–11, 2025
- Global Finale Prize
- $1 million investment
- Hosted by
- India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2025
- Expected Visitors
- Over 1.5 lakh
