GeM Pavilion to Boost Startup Growth

04 Apr 2025 CW Team

The Second Edition of Startup Mahakumbh, presented by Government e-Marketplace (GeM), will take place from April 3-5, 2025, at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. GeM Pavilion (Hall five) will provide startups with end-to-end onboarding assistance, helping them register, sell products, and engage with government buyers.

The pavilion will serve as an open platform for startups to explore market-fit opportunities for their innovative products and services. GeMAI, a multilingual virtual chatbot, will assist visitors with navigation, queries, and ticket tracking. Newly registered startups will receive free professional product photoshoots and catalog uploading assistance.

GeM aims to onboard maximum DPIIT-registered startups, integrating them into India’s largest government procurement marketplace. The event will also feature masterclasses, industry sessions, and networking opportunities led by GeM leadership and senior officials, helping startups scale their businesses in public procurement.

With over 3,000 startups, 1,000+ incubators, and key industry leaders from 10 sectors, Startup Mahakumbh 2025 will be a global innovation hub, strengthening India’s startup ecosystem.

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