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IMC 2026 ASPIRE to Ignite DeepTech Innovation & Startup Growth at 10th Edition
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Moneycontrol•01-10-2026, 19:44
IMC 2026 ASPIRE to Ignite DeepTech Innovation & Startup Growth at 10th Edition
- •India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2026 will host its 10th edition, focusing on DeepTech and frontier innovation through its flagship startup platform, ASPIRE.
- •ASPIRE aims to help emerging companies transition from prototypes to market opportunities, investment, and scale, bringing together startups, investors, industry leaders, and ecosystem enablers.
- •The program, powered by TCoE India and TiE Delhi-NCR, expects over 500 startups and MSMEs to connect with more than 300 venture capital firms, angel networks, incubators, and corporate innovation firms, facilitating over 700 one-on-one meetings.
- •DeepTech will anchor the ASPIRE program, covering AI, intelligent hardware, connectivity, semiconductors, and SpaceTech, with practical masterclasses on IP and legal frameworks.
- •Key features include ASPIRE Live Pitch-15 for shortlisted startups, dedicated Investor and Mentoring Arenas, guided Investor Tours, and the second edition of Startup World Cup India, offering a US$1 million investment prize to the global winner.
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The 10th edition of the India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2026 is scheduled to be held from 7–10 October at the Yashobhoomi Convention Centre in New Delhi.
IMC 2026 is organized by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) and the Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI). Its flagship startup platform, ASPIRE, was originally launched in 2023.
The Indian winner of the Startup World Cup India, hosted at IMC 2026 on October 9th, will advance to the Grand Finale in San Francisco to compete for a US$1 million investment prize.
