Hyderabad: Hyderabad will host the first International Start-up Festival (ISF), with an aim to connect with the global startup ecosystem. The three-day ISF 2024 is scheduled to be held from September 26 to September 28 at the Engineering Staff College of India (ESCI) in Gachibowli. It is expected to be inaugurated by Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy.
The festival will feature over 600 start-ups, with more than 300 participating in the Startup Expo. The event will also host over 800 global angel investors, 300 venture capitalists, and 250 CXOs, providing an unparalleled networking opportunity.
"The theme of ISF 2024, “Innovation & Entrepreneurship in the Age of AI,” aligns with the growing trend of integrating AI technologies into various sectors, including healthcare, education, agritech, fintech, and rural innovations. The festival aims to address challenges faced by startups and create opportunities for sustainable growth," J.A. Chowdary, better known as the architect of the Indian tech industry and chairperson of ISF, said.
Dr Siva Mahesh Tangutooru, Director at ISF Network, spoke about the participation of over 50,000 startups from India, the US, and other countries. He mentioned that the top 100 startups would be selected as finalists, offering them an exclusive opportunity to pitch on stage and secure funding.
