Startup ICON 2023

Introduction

Be the ICON

With more than 84,400 start-ups, India has the world's third largest start-up ecosystem. Over 6,50,000 jobs have been created by this segment. The number of new recognised startups has increased to over 14,000 in 2021–22 from only 733 in 2016–17. As start-up leaders, you have been instrumental in transforming user experiences and processes that now enable improved outcomes, access, and experiences—both for large enterprises and individual consumers.

The 4,000+ active investors in the country have also been busy. In 2021 alone, $42 billion was infused into start-ups. While late-stage investments continue to account for the largest share in value, seed and growth-stage investment ticket sizes have also almost doubled compared to 2019.

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I - Innovation

Showcase Innovation

What: Innovation is the cornerstone of achieving scale, economic growth and prosperity. Showcase your innovation to reap sustained benefits from the Mint Startup ICON Awards 2023.

How: Mint will felicitate top innovations with the Mint Startup ICON Awards, basis a scientifically driven study of the growth potential of your startup and its ability to create transformative economics. Applicable to any startup founded post year 2011.

When: March 2023

Nominate for Awards

C - Commitment

Commitment to Cherish

What: GTM Masterclass

Whom: For Start-ups qualifying in the first round of screening

Why: Given the series of Unicorns established in recent times, every founder is lured by the startup dream. However, those in the market understand how and why valuing their startup ventures is notoriously hard. Further, the primary dilemma that founders find themselves in is deciding upon the right amount to raise and when.
Nonetheless, the ask is how to — find the fundraising sweet spot for YOUR startup; attract venture capital for YOUR business; aligning your vision with the vision of the investors.

When: February 2023

O - Opportunity

Seize the Opportunity

What: Turbocharging Future Unicorns - Pitch Session

Why:
- Pitch your Business in front of large impact Investors
- Market your Innovation in front of a Captive Audience
- Matchmaking between Startups and Investors

Whom: 15 Startups qualifying in the first round of screening

How:
- 15 minutes Pitch sessions for each Startup
- After every single pitch session a form will be given to the investors to receive their feedback on the pitch Qualified pitches will be informed within a week of the pitch session.

When: March 2023, Day of the Gala Event

Register to Pitch

N - Nurture

Grow your Business

What: Physical Round Tables that bring together thought leaders across industries to share and exchange knowledge & experience

Why: The purpose of the Round Table is to bring in the top industry leaders to share best practices implemented and challenges faced by them. The session would create opportunities for a startup to understand the industry landscape in detail and curate actionable solutions for their own business challenges.