G20 startup group meeting begins in Hyderabad today

Hyderabad, Jan 28 (KNN) As part of  India’s G20 presidency, the two-day inception meeting of the Startup 20 Engagement Group, is going to be held in Hyderabad on January 28.

Startup 20 is an important group of the G20 to generate more entrepreneurs from the developing nations.

The aim of Startup 20 is to create a conducive environment for start ups by enhancing synergies between start ups, corporate, investors, innovation agencies and other key ecosystem stakeholders.

It’s activities will consist of five events including inception meet, summit and three other intervening events in different parts of India. 

Speaking about the group, Anurag Jain, Secretary, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade said, “Startup 20 stands on three different pillars which include foundation and alliance, finance and inclusivity, and sustainability.”

“The group will also bridge the knowledge gap between the startup ecosystems of G20 member countries and emerging economies through partnerships with enablers such as incubators and government agencies.", said Startup20 India Chair Dr. Chintan Vaishnav. 

With its rich background of culture of innovation, Hyderabad stands out as a perfect choice for the location of G20's Startup 20 engagement group's inception ceremony, G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant told PTI.

Startup 20 summit will be held in Gurugram from 3 July.  (KNN Bureau)