Gurugram, (Haryana) [India], 07 March, 2025: Young Indians (Yi) Gurugram, an integral part of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), is proud to announce the launch of Yi Startup Launchpad 2025, an exclusive initiative in alignment with the Bharat Rising Theme to foster innovation and entrepreneurship among student-led startups across North India.
This two-month-long program in collaboration with Hackingly aims to connect aspiring student entrepreneurs with industry leaders, top investors, and startup incubators, providing them with the knowledge, mentorship, and funding opportunities needed to scale their ventures. The initiative will culminate in a high-impact, two-day grand finale in the last week of April at a leading university in Gurugram.
The Yi Startup Launchpad 2025 will provide:
High-value networking opportunities with investors, incubators & corporate leaders
Live startup pitches to showcase groundbreaking ideas
Expert-led workshops on fundraising, business strategy & digital growth
Mentorship sessions with renowned entrepreneurs and VCs
“India’s startup ecosystem is thriving, and through the Yi Startup Launchpad 2025, we aim to empower young entrepreneurs with the right mentorship, exposure, and investor connections. This initiative will serve as a bridge between groundbreaking ideas and real-world impact,” said Akshay Maheshwari, Regional Mentor Entrepreneurship at YI.
With a mission to make this the largest student startup initiative in North India, Yi invites all college entrepreneurship teams in the region to encourage maximum student participation and help shape the future of Indian startups.
“At Yi, we believe in nurturing young minds and giving them the tools to succeed. The Yi Startup Launchpad 2025 is not just a competition—it’s a movement to create real opportunities for student entrepreneurs,” said Anupam Mehrotra, Chair Entrepreneurship at YI Gurugram.
The event is supported by India Accelerators, a leading startup growth enabler Arindam Mukhopadhyay, Partner and Corporation Innovation Head at India Accelerators,” added, “Our goal is to identify and support promising startups from the ground up. This platform will be instrumental in discovering and investing in the next wave of high-impact businesses.”
“Startup Launchpad 2025 aligns with our vision of empowering student entrepreneurs with mentorship, funding, and real opportunities. We’re excited to co-organize this and build a thriving startup culture.” – Avni Srivastava, Director, Hackingly.
Join the movement! Colleges, investors, and startup incubators are encouraged to participate and contribute to this game-changing initiative.
For partnerships, sponsorships, or student participation:-
Contact Isha Patel, Partnership Associate – Hackingly +91 8458-975515
Registration Link : https://www.hackingly.in/events/startup-lauchpad
