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India's Union Minister Jitendra Singh urges mentorship, not just funding, to boost startups and innovation, especially for youth from smaller towns and underrepresented groups.
Union Minister Jitendra Singh stressed that mentorship, not just funding, is vital for India’s startup future, highlighting initiatives like BIRAC and national missions that connect innovators with funding, industry partners, and guidance.
Speaking at the India International Science Festival on December 7, 2025, he emphasized early mentorship, risk-taking in research, and reducing regulatory burdens to support young entrepreneurs, especially from smaller towns and underrepresented groups.
Singh noted progress in democratizing science education and advancing homegrown innovations in biotechnology and digital platforms, while promoting public-private partnerships and early talent identification, particularly among girls, to drive India’s innovation-driven growth toward 2047.
El ministro de India, Jitendra Singh, insta a la mentoría, no solo al financiamiento, para impulsar las startups y la innovación, especialmente para los jóvenes de ciudades más pequeñas y grupos subrepresentados.