Tamil Nadu is poised to take center stage in India’s startup ecosystem this October, with the much-anticipated Tamil Nadu Global Startup Summit 2025 (TNGSS 2025) set to convene innovators, investors, and policy-makers from across the globe. The summit, organized by StartupTN under the MSME Department of the Government of Tamil Nadu, will be held on October 9 and 10, 2025, at the CODISSIA Trade Fair Complex, Coimbatore.
Global Startup Summit 2025 in Coimbatore to Showcase Innovation, Investment, and Inclusion
TNGSS 2025 is being billed as a premier platform to discover high-potential startups, catalyze investments, foster policy dialogue, and mobilize global innovation. Over 700 startups from India and abroad are expected to showcase their products, services, and technological breakthroughs.
With StartupTN as its nodal agency, the Global Startup Summit aims to build bridges between grassroots entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, mentors, academia, and government bodies. Attendees will include local innovators from urban and rural Tamil Nadu, national players, and international delegates.
Focus on Inclusivity and Deepening the Ecosystem
One of the key themes of TNGSS 2025 is inclusive innovation. Recognizing that entrepreneurship isn’t just an urban phenomenon, the Government of Tamil Nadu is introducing or emphasizing schemes like Gramam Thorum Puthozhil (Startups in Every Village) to empower rural innovators and bridge the geographical divide in access to resources, mentorship, and markets.
Another noteworthy feature is the state’s tailored approach to defining a “startup.” Under Tamil Nadu’s 2023 startup policy, the turnover cap for recognition as a startup has been set at ₹50 crore, a more restrictive threshold than the central government’s ₹100 crore benchmark. This move is intended to ensure that support and benefits are more sharply targeted to emerging and early-stage ventures.
What to Expect: Events, Opportunities, and Partnerships
At CODISSIA, participants can expect a rich agenda including pitch sessions, mentorship clinics, investor meetups, policy roundtables, and exhibitions. International delegations and startup leaders will bring global perspectives, while Indian innovators will showcase home-grown solutions across sectors, including deep tech, cleantech, agritech, health, fintech, and more.
The Global Startup Summit also presents an opportunity for Tamil Nadu to strengthen its position in the national and Asian startup landscape. Institutions like NITI Aayog have already praised the state for its innovation frameworks. Yet, challenges remain—for instance, the scaling of startups, corporate governance practices, and reinforcement of venture capital ecosystems. TNGSS 2025 is expected to catalyze action in these areas.
Strategic Significance for Tamil Nadu
By hosting this Global Startup Summit, Tamil Nadu is signalling its ambition not just to nurture startups, but to build an ecosystem that is equitable, globally connected, and sustainable. Coimbatore, known for its industrial and manufacturing heritage, offers a fitting backdrop for blending traditional strengths with emerging tech.
For entrepreneurs, this Global Startup Summit presents an opportunity to gain visibility, access funding, and connect with mentors who can help them grow. For investors, it offers a chance to spot early-stage opportunities before they gain wider traction. And for the state government, it helps map strengths and gaps, enabling more targeted policy support going forward.
Looking Ahead
As the dates draw closer, expectations are high that TNGSS 2025 will deliver not just inspiring talks and networking, but measurable outcomes: startup successes, investments, policy innovations, and a stronger, inclusive foundation for Tamil Nadu’s entrepreneurial future. With both urban and rural innovators in focus, the summit could help democratize access to opportunity and establish Tamil Nadu as an innovation hub that works for all.
For more information, please visit the official website: Tamil Nadu Global Startup Summit 2025 (TNGSS 2025)
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