CNN Central News & Network–ITDC India Epress/ITDC News Bhopal: The International Start-up Foundation, a prominent not-for-profit organization supporting the growth and development of the start-up ecosystem, in association with International Startups Network Pvt Ltd (ISN) – a global incubation city that will serve as a physical incubation hub for startups around the world hosts the International Startup Festival (ISF) 2024. Themed ‘Innovation and Entrepreneurship in the AI Era’, ISF 2024 is scheduled from 26th to 28th September 2024 at the Engineering Staff College of India (ESCI), Gachibowli, Hyderabad. More than 15 countries including the USA, Canada, UK, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, UAE and 8 countries from Europe will participate in ISF 24. ISF 2024 will be a unique platform for startup founders to connect with peers and investors, collaborate on innovative projects, and outline a growth path for their ventures.

ISF 24 is set to be one of the largest and most influential events in the global startup ecosystem, designed to connect entrepreneurs with investors, industry leaders, and fellow innovators. The festival aims at hosting 250+ CXOs 300+ VCs, 800+ Global Angels, more than 5000 + delegates and 2000+ Exhibitors at the Expo from over 15 countries. The event will have startups from Fintech, AgriTech, Health Tech, EduTech, Defense and Space Tech, Cybersecurity etc. The conference will feature ISF talks by 9 top global speakers, 9 curated Roundtables of industry experts on Rural Economic Forum, CXO’s, GCC, Fintech, Agritech, Health Tech, Women in Business, SET (Skill, Employability and Talent) and Junicorns (Next Generation of Innovators) besides 10 Investor connect sessions to benefit the Startups. The Goal of ISF 2024 is to provide a robust ecosystem of mentors, CXOs, and investors to help startups explore, scale, and bring their innovations to a broader audience. The event offers 3 days of Innovation, Inspiration and Networking with industry leaders, investors and policymakers ensuring broad industry representation.