Coimbatore is gearing up to host the Tamil Nadu Global Startup Summit (TNGSS) 2025 on October 9–10 at the CODISSIA Trade Fair Complex. Organized by StartupTN, the summit aims to showcase Tamil Nadu’s startup ecosystem on a global stage, connecting startups, investors, corporates, and policymakers.
Key Highlights
TNGSS 2025 promises to be one of India’s largest startup events, featuring:
- 30,000+ participants
- 750+ startup exhibition stalls
- 150+ national and international speakers
- 100+ investors actively seeking opportunities
- 10+ unicorn and soonicorn founders
- 75+ incubators and accelerators
The summit will be inaugurated by Chief Minister MK Stalin, reflecting the government’s support for innovation.
Tamil Nadu’s Startup Boom
The state has experienced rapid startup growth, including:
- 12,171 DPIIT-registered startups in 2025, up from 2,032 in 2021
- 36% CAGR, creating 2.2 lakh+ jobs
- Women-led startups constitute 50% of total ventures
- $27–28 billion ecosystem value with ₹1.2 lakh crore+ investments
Coimbatore alone hosts 1,350 startups across sectors like SaaS, AgriTech, CleanTech, EVs, HealthTech, EdTech, and FinTech, supported by 22 incubation centers.
Why Coimbatore is the Ideal Venue
Coimbatore’s transformation from a traditional industrial hub into a thriving startup ecosystem makes it a strategic choice for TNGSS 2025. With strong infrastructure, industrial parks, ports, and SEZs, coupled with a highly skilled workforce and educational institutions like PSG, NIT, and engineering colleges, the city offers startups the perfect environment to scale. Its diversified economy and growing innovation network make it an emerging startup capital of South India.
Summit Themes & Features
The summit will shine a spotlight on future-ready sectors, including Deep Tech & AI, Climate Tech, SpaceTech, Life Sciences, HealthTech, and next-generation manufacturing technologies.
TNGSS 2025 also offers unique features like an AI-powered networking app for intelligent matchmaking, 500+ investor pitches, corporate innovation challenges, and the Future Founders initiative to inspire young entrepreneurs.
Government Support & Policy Framework
Tamil Nadu’s startup ecosystem thrives due to progressive policies and ecosystem initiatives. StartupTN, the state nodal agency, has created supportive programs like incubators, accelerators, and seed funding schemes. Policies targeting inclusive entrepreneurship, rural startups, and women-led ventures ensure that innovation is accessible and scalable across the state. This government backing strengthens TNGSS as a platform for sustainable startup growth.
Global Participation & Ecosystem Integration
The summit emphasizes international collaboration, with 50+ global startup ecosystems and 200+ international stakeholders from 35 countries. Integrated with StartupTN’s Open Innovation Portal, the summit strengthens year-round collaboration and global opportunities for Tamil Nadu startups.
Registration
Startups, investors, corporates, and students can register at tngss.startuptn.in for exhibition stalls, investor meetings, corporate partnerships, and student showcases.
Conclusion
TNGSS 2025 is more than a summit — it is a strategic milestone in Tamil Nadu’s entrepreneurial journey. On October 9–10, Coimbatore will demonstrate the state’s rapid startup growth, global reach, and vision for a world-class innovation ecosystem.
