Startup Mahakumbh: B2B Pavilion To Host The Brightest Minds In The B2B And Manufacturing Space

Expected to be India’s largest startup event, Startup Mahakumbh, aims to bring together startups, investors, incubators, accelerators and industry leaders from several sectors under one roof. Supported by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), the event will host 10+ thematic pavilions. 

To foster collaborations and knowledge sharing within the B2B space, the event will host a B2B and manufacturing pavilion that will be led by Vidhya Ananthakrishnan, chief of staff, investment team, Accel.

Startup Mahakumbh is organised by ASSOCHAM, Nasscom, Bootstrap Incubation & Advisory Foundation, TiE, and the Indian Venture and Alternate Capital Association (IVCA), and will be held from March 18-20 in New Delhi

The B2B pavilion is expected to grab a lot of interest from key industry stakeholders, industry observers and sectoral enthusiasts. The reason is simple — India’s B2B industrial market is at the cusp of a digital revolution, with projections for the eB2B indicating a growth to $90-$100 Bn in Gross Merchandise Value (GMV) by 2030, at a CAGR of 40-45%, according to Redseer estimates. 

“India’s B2B and manufacturing sectors are undergoing significant transformation propelled by factors like China+n sourcing strategy (‘n’ symbolises a variety of alternative sourcing and manufacturing hubs within Asia), Aatmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyaan and robust government support. Our B2B startups have proven profitability and resilience with strong business models, and as India progresses, infrastructure and consumption demand are set to rise, boosting domestic and global consumption,” Ananthakrishnan said.

She added that innovators in the B2B and manufacturing sectors will, therefore, play a crucial role in realising the vision of ‘Viksit Bharat’. 

This is where the B2B pavilion has a big role to play in connecting young entrepreneurs with expert innovators. Attendees will get an opportunity to take a sneak peak into upcoming cutting-edge innovations within the B2B space. 

“We are excited to meet innovators and the next generation of disruptors at Startup Mahakumbh,” Ananthakrishnan said. 

Driving Impact In The B2B And Manufacturing Sector

Apart from hosting more than 1K startups, the three-day event is all set to welcome 1K+ investors, 500+ incubators & accelerators, 5,000+ conference delegates, 10+ country delegations, and 40,000+ business visitors. 

Amid all this, the B2B pavilion will provide substantial learning opportunities to startups from seasoned professionals and industry stalwarts. A range of topics will be covered, such as efficient working capital management. There will also be ample networking opportunities. Ultimately, these startups will take away how to create a strong B2B brand with a pull. 

The pavilion will host engaging panel discussions and fireside chats on relevant topics such as go-to-market (GTM) strategies for B2B companies, the evolution of brands in B2B, the future of manufacturing and innovations in logistics, among others. 

These panels will host speakers from large corporations such as Vedanta, Cummins and Bain & Company, venture capital firms Accel, Matrix and Nexus and leading startups Blackbuck, Inframarket, Jumbotail, and Captain Fresh, just to name a few. 

The pavilion will serve as a hub for networking and inspiration for entrepreneurs looking to embark on their B2B journey or scale their existing ventures. It will present a unique opportunity for entrepreneurs to engage with industry titans, gain valuable insights and forge meaningful connections within the growing B2B and manufacturing ecosystem.