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India Al Impact Expo 2026 Dates:16-20 February 2026 Location: Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi Innovators, showcase your real-world Al innovations to global buyers, policymakers, investors, and media. • Submit your Expression of Interest: https://lnkd.in/gPk2JTzh To know more visit: https://lnkd.in/g8ZaW7RT Why Exhibit? ~ A global platform hosted alongside the India-Al Impact Summit 2026 ~ 650+ exhibitors, 30+ countries, 10+ thematic pavilions and 5 days of impact ~ Unmatched opportunity to engage with decision- makers, tech leaders, and global markets Official Contact: [email protected] Apply today and secure your presence at the world's most influential Al marketplace of 2026. https://lnkd.in/g8ZaW7RT #AlImpactExpo2026 #IndiaAl #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Digitallndia #TechForIndia #Globallnnovation #AlExpo #FutureOfAI #EmergingTech #AIforGood #DeepTech #AIInnovation #GovTech #IndiaTech #MSH #meitystartuphub #MeitY #DigitalIndia #Startupindia Ashwini Vaishnaw | Jitin Prasada | S Krishnan | Akhil Kumar | Arvind Kumar | Abhishek Singh | Krishan Kumar Singh | Dr.Panneerselvam ( PS ) Madanagopal | Kavita Bhatia | Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology | Digital India Programme | MyGov India | STPI - Software Technology Parks of India | IndiaAI | India Semiconductor Mission | Startup India | NITI Aayog Official | NEGD | BHASHINI - (Digital India BHASHINI Division) Utkarsh Mathur | Ekta Kapur | Sonu Giri | Vasundhara Singh Parihar| Moniya K. I Bhuvna Nagarajan | Sakshi Tyagi | Rashi Sharma | Vaibhav Singh| Abhimanyu Katariya | Bismanpreet Singh | Arun Kumar Yadav | Sokashree P. Kalra | SONALI DEEWAKAR | SHAHNAWAZ ANSARI | Shashwat Mishra | Abhishek Mukamia

We are thrilled to support the Google for Startups : AI First Demo Day 2025! As the official pre-summit event for the AI Impact Summit 2026. Across Bharat, startups are leveraging the power of Artificial Intelligence to solve real problems for real people. See what they’re building at the Google for Startups Accelerator: AI First Demo Day Date & Time: Wed, Dec 3, 2025, 10:00 AM  Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, IN Event link: https://goo.gle/44k0DeI #MSH #meitystartuphub #MeitY #Innovation #DigitalIndia #Startupindia #Innovation #Digitallndia #TechForIndia #Globallnnovation #AlExpo #FutureOfAI #EmergingTech #AIforGood #DeepTech #AIInnovation #GovTech #IndiaTech #GoogleforStartups Ashwini Vaishnaw | Jitin Prasada | S Krishnan | Akhil Kumar | Arvind Kumar | Abhishek Singh | Krishan Kumar Singh | Dr.Panneerselvam ( PS ) Madanagopal | Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology | Digital India Programme | MyGov India | STPI - Software Technology Parks of India | IndiaAI | India Semiconductor Mission | Startup India | NITI Aayog Official | NEGD | Kavita Bhatia | BHASHINI - (Digital India BHASHINI Division) Utkarsh Mathur | Ekta Kapur | Sonu Giri | Vasundhara Singh Parihar| Moniya K. I Bhuvna Nagarajan | Sakshi Tyagi | Rashi Sharma | Vaibhav Singh| Abhimanyu Katariya | Bismanpreet Singh | Arun Kumar Yadav | Sokashree P. Kalra | SONALI DEEWAKAR | SHAHNAWAZ ANSARI | Shashwat Mishra | Abhishek Mukamia

Registrations Closing Soon for SITAA! Don’t miss the chance to be part of a national innovation movement shaping the future of Bharat’s Digital Identity. Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) invites Startups and Academia to participate in SITAA - Scheme for Innovation and Technology Association with Aadhaar. The three high-impact innovation challenges: Face Liveness Detection  for Startups Develop advanced active + passive liveness techniques that prevent spoofing attacks such as photos, videos, 3D masks, morphs, deepfakes, and adversarial manipulations, ensuring secure and frictionless authentication. https://lnkd.in/gctveNT2 Contactless Fingerprint Authentication  for Startups Create mobile-first, touch-free fingerprint capture solutions using standard smartphone cameras, with blur/glare checks, liveness detection, and spoof resistance. https://lnkd.in/gJVXj8wf Presentation Attack Detection (PAD)  for Academia Design AI/ML-driven solutions capable of identifying print attacks, replay attacks, 2D/3D masks, digitally altered images, and sophisticated deepfakes to strengthen Bharat’s face authentication ecosystem. https://lnkd.in/gnKx-hqe Why Participate? Contribute to Bharat’s next leap in ID Tech. Strengthen authentication systems used by billions. Engage with UIDAI experts. Build deployable, real-world innovations. Apply Now to Co-Create for Bharat! To Know more  https://lnkd.in/dfkQAsAr #SITAA #ContactlessBiometrics #DigitalIdentity #Aadhaar #FingerprintAuthentication #AIforGood #DeepTech #CyberSecurity #Biometrics #ComputerVision #AIInnovation #IdentityVerification #SpoofDetection #GovTech #IndiaTech #MSH #meitystartuphub #MeitY #UIDAI #IDTech #Innovation #meity #DigitalIndia #Startupindia #IndiaAI Ashwini Vaishnaw | Jitin Prasada | S Krishnan | Akhil Kumar | Arvind Kumar | Abhishek Singh | Krishan Kumar Singh | Dr.Panneerselvam ( PS ) Madanagopal | Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology | Digital India Programme | MyGov India | STPI - Software Technology Parks of India | IndiaAI | India Semiconductor Mission | Startup India | NITI Aayog Official | NEGD | Tanusree Deb Barma | Zach Ninan | Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) | Shalini Dewan | Shivam Sareen | Sangeeta Gupta | Shreya Sharma | nasscom deeptech Utkarsh Mathur | Sonu Giri | Bismanpreet Singh| Moniya K. I Bhuvna Nagarajan | Sokashree P. Kalra | Rashi Sharma | Vasundhara Singh Parihar | Vaibhav Singh | Sakshi Tyagi | Abhimanyu Katariya | Arun Kumar Yadav | SONALI DEEWAKAR

SITAA is redefining the future of Liveness Detection. Traditional face verification methods often create friction for users. To strengthen security while ensuring seamless user experience, Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) is here with the Face Liveness Detection Challenge We invite startups and academia to develop cutting-edge AI/ML-powered solutions capable of: * Accurately detecting physical and digital spoofing attempts (photos, videos, masks, morphs, deepfakes, adversarial attacks) * Operating with minimal user friction * Delivering consistent performance across devices, lighting conditions, and diverse demographics SITAA Innovation Tracks: • Face Liveness Detection • Contactless Fingerprint Authentication • Presentation Attack Detection (PAD) Registrations Closing Soon Don’t miss your chance to contribute to building secure, scalable, and citizen-first ID Tech for Bharat. Learn more & register: https://lnkd.in/dfkQAsAr #SITAA #ContactlessBiometrics #DigitalIdentity #Aadhaar #FingerprintAuthentication #AIforGood #DeepTech #CyberSecurity #Biometrics #ComputerVision #AIInnovation #IdentityVerification #SpoofDetection #GovTech #IndiaTech #MSH #meitystartuphub #MeitY #UIDAI #IDTech #Innovation #meity #DigitalIndia #Startupindia #IndiaAI Ashwini Vaishnaw | Jitin Prasada | S Krishnan | Akhil Kumar | Arvind Kumar | Abhishek Singh | Krishan Kumar Singh | Dr.Panneerselvam ( PS ) Madanagopal | Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology | Digital India Programme | MyGov India | STPI - Software Technology Parks of India | IndiaAI | India Semiconductor Mission | Startup India | NITI Aayog Official | NEGD | Tanusree Deb Barma | Zach Ninan | Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) | Shalini Dewan | Shivam Sareen | Sangeeta Gupta | Shreya Sharma | nasscom deeptech Utkarsh Mathur | Sonu Giri | Bismanpreet Singh| Moniya K. I Bhuvna Nagarajan | Sokashree P. Kalra | Rashi Sharma | Vasundhara Singh Parihar | Vaibhav Singh | Sakshi Tyagi | Abhimanyu Katariya | Arun Kumar Yadav | SONALI DEEWAKAR

SITAA Registrations Closing Soon - Don’t Miss Out! Build the Next Breakthrough in Bharat’s Digital Identity SITAA is designed to accelerate open innovation in Bharat’s ID Tech ecosystem by enabling innovators to co-create secure, scalable, and citizen-focused technologies. SITAA begins with three high-impact innovation challenges: 1. Face Liveness Detection for Startups Develop advanced active + passive liveness detection SDKs capable of preventing spoofing attempts such as photos, videos, masks, morphs, deepfakes, and adversarial inputs. https://lnkd.in/gctveNT2 2. Contactless Fingerprint Authentication for Startups Create touchless fingerprint authentication solutions using mobile cameras featuring blur/glare control, liveness detection, AFIS-compliant templates, and low-latency mobile deployment. https://lnkd.in/gJVXj8wf 3. Presentation Attack Detection (PAD) for Academia Design next-gen PAD solutions that can identify and prevent print, replay, mask-based, deepfake, morphing, and adversarial attacks across real-world scenarios. https://lnkd.in/gnKx-hqe Register now and be a part in building Bharat’s ID Tech. To Know More : https://lnkd.in/dfkQAsAr #SITAA #ContactlessBiometrics #DigitalIdentity #Aadhaar #FingerprintAuthentication #AIforGood #DeepTech #CyberSecurity #Biometrics #ComputerVision #AIInnovation #IdentityVerification #SpoofDetection #GovTech #IndiaTech #MSH #meitystartuphub #MeitY #UIDAI #IDTech #Innovation #meity #DigitalIndia #Startupindia #IndiaAI Ashwini Vaishnaw | Jitin Prasada | S Krishnan | Akhil Kumar | Arvind Kumar | Abhishek Singh | Krishan Kumar Singh | Dr.Panneerselvam ( PS ) Madanagopal | Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology | Digital India Programme | MyGov India | STPI - Software Technology Parks of India | IndiaAI | India Semiconductor Mission | Startup India | NITI Aayog Official | NEGD | Tanusree Deb Barma | Zach Ninan | Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) | Shalini Dewan | Shivam Sareen | Sangeeta Gupta | Shreya Sharma | nasscom deeptech Utkarsh Mathur | Sonu Giri | Bismanpreet Singh| Moniya K. I Bhuvna Nagarajan | Sokashree P. Kalra | Rashi Sharma | Vasundhara Singh Parihar | Vaibhav Singh | Sakshi Tyagi | Abhimanyu Katariya | Arun Kumar Yadav | SONALI DEEWAKAR

Goodbye long queues. Goodbye broken devices. Goodbye delays. Welcome to the Contactless Revolution. With SITAA’s Contactless Fingerprint Authentication, citizens no longer have to depend on physical scanners, shared devices, or crowded centres for verification. What used to take hours of waiting can now be done in seconds, from home; securely, hygienically, and hassle-free. Instead of depending on expensive scanners, fingerprints to be captured using a standard smartphone camera, enhanced by AI/ML-driven image processing pipelines. Be a part of the transformation from before to after, join the Contactless Fingerprint Authentication Challenge, where you can build solutions that deliver: Touch-free fingerprint capture using standard mobile cameras Auto-capture with blur, glare, and alignment checks Liveness & spoof detection against printed, silicone, and 3D replicas ISO/IEC 19794-4 compliant templates compatible with UIDAI’s AFIS Low-latency on-device processing for Android & iOS A demo app + desktop QC tool for benchmarking quality and readiness The future of verification is here and it’s contactless. Join today to co-create for Bharat’s future ID Tech. Contactless Fingerprint Authentication: https://lnkd.in/gJVXj8wf To know more: https://lnkd.in/dfkQAsAr #SITAA #ContactlessBiometrics #DigitalIdentity #Aadhaar #FingerprintAuthentication #AIforGood #DeepTech #CyberSecurity #Biometrics #ComputerVision #AIInnovation #IdentityVerification #SpoofDetection #GovTech #IndiaTech #MSH #meitystartuphub #MeitY #UIDAI #IDTech #Innovation #meity #DigitalIndia #Startupindia #IndiaAI Ashwini Vaishnaw | Jitin Prasada | S Krishnan | Akhil Kumar | Arvind Kumar | Abhishek Singh | Krishan Kumar Singh | Dr.Panneerselvam ( PS ) Madanagopal | Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology | Digital India Programme | MyGov India | STPI - Software Technology Parks of India | IndiaAI | India Semiconductor Mission | Startup India | NITI Aayog Official | NEGD | Tanusree Deb Barma | Zach Ninan | Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) | Shalini Dewan | Shivam Sareen | Sangeeta Gupta | Shreya Sharma | nasscom deeptech Utkarsh Mathur | Sonu Giri | Bismanpreet Singh| Moniya K. I Bhuvna Nagarajan | Sokashree P. Kalra | Rashi Sharma | Vasundhara Singh Parihar | Vaibhav Singh | Sakshi Tyagi | Abhimanyu Katariya | Arun Kumar Yadav | SONALI DEEWAKAR

“संविधान दिवस पर MeitY Startup Hub भारत के लोकतांत्रिक मूल्यों, नवाचार और समावेशी विकास के प्रति अपनी प्रतिबद्धता दोहराता है।” At MeitY Startup Hub, we proudly stand by the values enshrined in the Indian Constitution, values that continue to guide our mission of building an inclusive, transparent, and innovation-driven ecosystem. As we support startups, innovators, and Deeptech entrepreneurs across the country, we remain committed to strengthening an ecosystem where opportunity, progress, and innovation are accessible to all. Together, we move forward, empowered by the spirit of the Constitution. #MeitYStartupHub #MeitY #DigitalIndia #Innovation #Startups #SkillDevelopment #TechEcosystem #IndiaInnovation #IndiaAI #StartupIndia #deeptech #Viksitbharat2047 #ConstitutionDay #SamvidhanDiwas #StartupEcosystem #Inclusivity #NationBuilding Ashwini Vaishnaw | Jitin Prasada | S Krishnan | Akhil Kumar | Arvind Kumar | Abhishek Singh | Krishan Kumar Singh | Dr.Panneerselvam ( PS ) Madanagopal | Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology | Digital India Programme | MyGov India | STPI - Software Technology Parks of India | IndiaAI | India Semiconductor Mission | Startup India | NITI Aayog Official | NEGD Utkarsh Mathur | Sonu Giri | Moniya K. I Bhuvna Nagarajan | Sokashree P. Kalra | Rashi Sharma | Vasundhara Singh Parihar | Sakshi Tyagi | Vaibhav Singh| Abhimanyu Katariya | Arun Kumar Yadav | SONALI DEEWAKAR | Bismanpreet Singh| SHAHNAWAZ ANSARI | Shashwat Mishra | Abhishek Mukamia

Strengthening Global Innovation Bridges at MeitY Startup Hub We were delighted to host a 30-member delegation of government officials from South-East Asian countries as part of the International Skill Development Program in Skill Development, Innovation & Startups, organized by NILERD under NITI Aayog.  The half-day workshop at Electronics Niketan, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology offered the delegation an in-depth look into India’s digital transformation journey and our thriving startup ecosystem. Key highlights included: - An address by Shri Krishan Kumar Singh, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, on India’s digital growth and major MeitY initiatives.   - A detailed presentation by the CEO, MeitY Startup Hub, on MSH’s ecosystem, flagship programs, and global collaboration frameworks.   - Live showcases by 5–6 innovative startups, demonstrating cutting-edge technologies and India’s growing entrepreneurial capabilities.   - ⁠An engaging Q&A session with the delegation on India’s innovation policies and startup support mechanisms.     The interaction fostered meaningful knowledge exchange and opened new avenues for international collaboration, capacity building, and shared innovation.  At MeitY Startup Hub, we remain committed to empowering entrepreneurs and building bridges that connect India’s innovation ecosystem with global partners. #MeitYStartupHub #MeitY #DigitalIndia #Innovation #Startups #GlobalCollaboration #NILERD #SkillDevelopment #TechEcosystem #IndiaInnovation #IndiaAI #StartupIndia #deeptech #Viksitbharat2047 Ashwini Vaishnaw | Jitin Prasada | S Krishnan | Akhil Kumar | Arvind Kumar | Abhishek Singh | Krishan Kumar Singh | Dr.Panneerselvam ( PS ) Madanagopal | Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology | Digital India Programme | MyGov India | STPI - Software Technology Parks of India | IndiaAI | India Semiconductor Mission | Startup India | NITI Aayog Official | NEGD Utkarsh Mathur | Sonu Giri | Moniya K. I Bhuvna Nagarajan | Sokashree P. Kalra | Rashi Sharma | Vasundhara Singh Parihar | Sakshi Tyagi | Vaibhav Singh| Abhimanyu Katariya | Arun Kumar Yadav | SONALI DEEWAKAR | Bismanpreet Singh| SHAHNAWAZ ANSARI | Shashwat Mishra | Abhishek Mukamia

At MeitY Startup Hub, we believe that a strong and secure workforce is essential for building a thriving innovation ecosystem. The Government of India has taken a major step toward empowering India’s workforce with the implementation of the Four Labour Codes. Fixed-term employees now receive enhanced social security, gratuity eligibility, and career growth opportunities- bringing them closer than ever to the protections enjoyed by permanent employees. This reform aims to: Strengthen employability Reduce Contractualization Boost opportunities for skilled workers Build a more secure and future-ready workforce MSH proudly supports the major step taken by Government of India to ensure a more stable and future-ready employment landscape. Ashwini Vaishnaw | Jitin Prasada | S Krishnan | Akhil Kumar | Arvind Kumar | Abhishek Singh | Krishan Kumar Singh | Dr.Panneerselvam ( PS ) Madanagopal | Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology | Digital India Programme | MyGov India | STPI - Software Technology Parks of India | IndiaAI | India Semiconductor Mission | Startup India | NITI Aayog Official | NEGD Utkarsh Mathur | Sonu Giri | Moniya K. I Bhuvna Nagarajan | Sokashree P. Kalra | Rashi Sharma | Vasundhara Singh Parihar | Sakshi Tyagi | Vaibhav Singh| Abhimanyu Katariya | Arun Kumar Yadav | SONALI DEEWAKAR | Bismanpreet Singh| SHAHNAWAZ ANSARI | Shashwat Mishra | Abhishek Mukamia

Deepfakes? Hygiene Concerns? Hardware Dependency? Not. Any. More. SITAA is here to transform the Bharat’s ID tech. Join the national arena to solve three mission-critical challenges: 1. Face Liveness Detection  Build the ultimate anti-deepfake shield to detect live vs. synthetic users.   https://lnkd.in/gctveNT2 2. Contactless Fingerprint Authentication  Turn fingerprint authentication into more secure, hygienic and failure free. https://lnkd.in/gJVXj8wf 3. Presentation Attack Detection (PAD)  Create the total defense layer against morphing, injection attacks, and spoofing.  https://lnkd.in/gnKx-hqe Register now and be a part in building the future of Bharat’s ID tech for billions To Know more: https://lnkd.in/dfkQAsAr #SITAA #ContactlessBiometrics #DigitalIdentity #Aadhaar #FingerprintAuthentication #AIforGood #DeepTech #CyberSecurity #Biometrics #ComputerVision #AIInnovation #IdentityVerification #SpoofDetection #GovTech #IndiaTech #MSH #meitystartuphub #UIDAI #IDTech #Innovation #meity #DigitalIndia #Startupindia #IndiaAI Ashwini Vaishnaw| S Krishnan | Akhil Kumar | Arvind Kumar | Krishan Kumar Singh | Dr.Panneerselvam ( PS ) Madanagopal | Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology | Digital India Programme | MyGov India | STPI - Software Technology Parks of India | IndiaAI | India Semiconductor Mission | Startup India | NITI Aayog Official | NEGD | Tanusree Deb Barma | Zach Ninan | Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) | Shalini Dewan | Shivam Sareen | Sangeeta Gupta | nasscom deeptech Utkarsh Mathur | Sonu Giri | Bismanpreet Singh| Moniya K. I Bhuvna Nagarajan | Sokashree P. Kalra | Rashi Sharma | Vasundhara Singh Parihar | Vaibhav Singh | Sakshi Tyagi | Abhimanyu Katariya | Arun Kumar Yadav | SONALI DEEWAKAR | SHAHNAWAZ ANSARI | Shashwat Mishra | Abhishek Mukamia