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About Indian Startup Ecosystem

India is now the hub of 'Start-up' ecosystem in the world, ranking third with 90,000 'Startups' and 107 unicorn companies worth $30 billion. The Indian startup ecosystem is built on several key pillars, including government support, access to capital, a growing talent pool, and a supportive culture for entrepreneurship.

Another important factor contributing to the growth of startups in India is the role played by incubators and accelerators. These organizations provide startups with access to resources and support, including mentoring, funding, and networking opportunities.

One of the most important factors contributing to the growth of startups in India is access to capital. While funding was once a major challenge for startups in India, the situation has improved significantly in recent years. There are now a growing number of venture capital firms and angel investors in India, and the country has seen a surge in startup funding over the past few years.

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Overview

Digital Innovation Alliance

  • The G20 Digital Innovation Alliance aims to recognize and support innovators that have digital solutions for various world economies. The Ministry of Electronics and IT has chosen the relevant themes which shall be announced in the Month of December 2022.
  • In furtherance, each member state would realize the problem statements among the themes suggested. The presidency under India will also allow the invited member countries not a part of G20 to provide the problem statements and digital innovations solving them.
  • There would be various outreach events, sessions around the themes, workshops, expert sessions, etc. Each member state would create its jury as well the criteria for selection of the innovations on their own to select the top 6 innovations to be represented (one from each theme)
  • The deadline for receiving nominations from member states shall be 15th May 2023.
  • The top 6 innovation entries from each member (including invited members) state shall be invited to India for a three-day event (August 2023) which would comprise of innovation showcase, interaction with various stakeholders, mentoring sessions under each theme, esteemed panel discussions, investor connects and pitching.
  • Along with the applicants, the member state shall also nominate key stakeholders of their innovation ecosystem (Entrepreneurs, Unicorns, Corporates, Investors, Prominent members, officials, etc.) to accompany the innovators/entrepreneurs.
  • During the three-day event, innovators will get a chance to pitch their solutions to a strong diversified jury committee which would have academia, corporates, mentors, ministries, and investors recognized under each theme. This jury would choose the top 3 digital innovations in each category that will be awarded.
  • Post the Final Award Ceremony Event, the top 3 innovations in each theme shall further become alumni of the G20 DIA which will be enabled with pilot opportunities by various member states and handed over to the next presidency for further support.
G20

Tentative Timeline

Activities Schedule
Announcement of the G20 Digital Innovation Alliance and the key themes under it

28th December, 2022

Member states to curate problem statements and launch individual campaigns to source digital innovative solutions alongside Outreach/Events/Workshops/Sessions for G20-DIA

December 2022 –April, 2023

Final Nominations of the Top 6 Innovation to be submitted by each member state to G20-DIA

15th May, 2023

Final Nominations of the innovation ecosystem key stakeholders accompanying the innovators

31st May, 2023

Announcement of shortlisted applicants

15th June, 2023

Arrival at the G20 DIA event

15th August, 2023

G20 DIA Event

16 -17th August, 2023

G20 DIA Award Ceremony

18th August, 2023

Launch of the G20 DIA eBook at G20 Summit

18thSeptember, 2023

Themes

The themes are mentioned below under which the startup solutions will be curated by G20 member states and non-member invited countries. The underlying principle of proposed startup solutions will address the need for inclusive, accessible, affordable, sustainable, and transformative impact.
Sl. No. Themes Overview
1 Education Creating an inclusive digital transformation through further development of education and digital literacy to secure common prosperity in the digital age.
  • Quality Education
  • Technology Integration
  • Equitable Education
2 Agriculture/Food Security Enhancing the sustainability, productivity, and profitability of farming.
  • New-age technological farming methods
  • Farmers Education
  • Precision Agriculture
3 Finance Build functional models for investment, insurance, and lending, with a focus on financial inclusion.
  • Blockchain technology
  • Digital Currency
  • Digital Payment Systems
4 Health  Digitizing Global Healthcare Ecosystem
  • Enabling public healthcare systems
  • Emerging Technologies in Health
5 Secured Digital Infrastructure Solutions to create, manage and maintain digital infrastructure, and facilities smartly and securely.
  • Cyber-Security
  • Digital Platforms
  • 5G Technologies
6 Circular Economy Digital tools to boost the transformation towards a more sustainable circular economy.
  • Sustainable Living (E-waste/Recycle/Re-Use)
  • Supply Chain Innovations

G20-DIA Value Preposition for Innovators:

  • Showcase the solution on a global platform
  • Intensive mentorship from public and private renowned experts and mentors.
  • Access to a network of corporates and strategic partners.
  • Chance to meet and pitch to various investors.
  • Get recognized in the G20-DIA eBook

Who should apply:

  • Students from College/ Schools.
  • Entrepreneurs, working professionals, faculty, or researchers.
  • Aspiring Startup founders.

Queries

Bali International Convention Centre (BICC), Indonesia, 2-4 September 2022.

  1. Delegates are invited to join this event live from Bali International Convention Centre (BICC).
  2. Public (non delegates) are allowed to join and watch the event via the G20 Digital Innovation Alliance digital platform.

Yes, please refer to the travel and health regulation section in the G20 Digital Innovation Alliance guidebook.

You could also get more information and latest updates regarding international travel protocol and health protocol in Indonesia by visiting the website below:

International travel protocol: https://www.imigrasi.go.id/en/

Health protocol:

https://covid19.go.id/en

The G20 Digital Innovation Alliance Organizing Committee facilitates pick-up transportation for delegates from the I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport, Bali, to the hotel as well as from the hotel to the venue.

If delegates want to get a pick-up facility, they could contact the liaison officer which we have assigned for them in liaison officer section of the G20 Digital Innovation Alliance guidebook.

The G20 Digital Innovation Alliance Organizing Committee will cover the meals as indicated in the agenda. All other expenses, including accommodation and transportation, must be covered by the respective delegates.

The dress code for this event is smart casual.

Yes, delegates could access the event live broadcasting and engage with other delegates within the G20 Digital Innovation Alliance digital platform.

You could also engage with other delegates within our digital platform by signing up on our website:

https://g20innovationnetwork.org

  1. If you are delegates, you will have a privilege to access all the features in the digital platform (i.e. 1o1 virtual meeting).
  2. If you are public (non delegates), you could join the event via digital platform but with limited features.

You could access G20 Digital Innovation Alliance digital platform by signing up on our website:

https://g20innovationnetwork.org

And then please follow all the required steps in the registration procedure of digital platform section in the G20 Digital Innovation Alliance guidebook.

If you are delegates, you could contact liaison officer which we have assigned for your country in liaison officer section of the G20 Digital Innovation Alliance guidebook.

If you are public (non delegates), you could contact the G20 Digital Innovation Alliance Organizing Committee by sending us message via our website:

https://g20innovationnetwork.org/contact/

Or via email:

secretariat@g20innovationnetwork.org

Press Release

Dec 2022
1 PIB Press release of G20 DIA
Jan 2023
2 Press release of G20- DIA Road show in surat
Feb 2023
3

Press release of Roadshow in Indore

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4 Press release of G20 Digital Innovation Alliance (DIA) Regional Meet
5 Press release of G20 Digital Innovation Alliance Regional Meet
Mar 2023
6

Press release of Roadshow in Bhubaneshwar

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7 Press release of G20 - DIA Road show in Chennai
8 Press release of G20 - DIA Road show in Noida
9 Press release of Roadshow in Kochi

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Event
S.No. Expression of Interests Download Deadline Link to Apply
1 Knowledge Partner pdf icon 10th February'2023 https://forms.gle/NhGtxkweSNECZ46K8
2 Technology Partner pdf icon 15th February'2023
3 Social Media pdf icon 15th February'2023
4 Incubation Partner pdf icon 15th February'2023