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Our Mentor
Shri K. G. Balakrishanan
Chairman (Ex Chief Justice of India & Ex NHRC)
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Dr. Raghunath A. Mashelkar
Co-Chairman (Council for Startup India)
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Introduction to CSI

Established in 2023, the Council for Start-up India (CSI) is a national-level, not-for-profit organization dedicated to nurturing innovation and entrepreneurship across boundaries. Chaired by Hon’ble Former Chief Justice of India, Mr. K. G. Balakrishnan, and co-chaired by Padma Vibhushan Dr. Raghunath A. Mashelkar, CSI brings together eminent bureaucrats, visionary industry leaders, and distinguished academicians to form a powerful network of mentors, guides, and facilitators.

Our purpose is clear: to empower startups with pragmatic ideas and the zeal to grow into impactful ventures...

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Quick Access Services
  • Register Your Startup
    Get your startup officially recognized and access government benefits
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  • Funding & Grants
    Explore funding opportunities, grants, and investor connect programs
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  • Mentorship Program
    Connect with industry experts and successful entrepreneurs for guidance
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  • Events & Workshops
    Participate in upcoming startup events, workshops, and networking sessions
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Recent Stories
Start Up
Holistic ecosystem support for early-stage ventures across all sectors, focusing on scalability, sustainability, and market penetration, nurturing ventures from ideation to commercialization.
Women Entrepreneurs
Empowering women-led businesses through targeted mentorship, dedicated funding avenues, and community support (e.g., Women Co-operatives in Delhi), addressing gender-specific challenges in the business environment.
Fundings
Strategic financial pathways including equity, debt, and non-dilutive grants, emphasizing capital efficiency, investor matchmaking, and financial literacy to ensure sustainable growth.
Skill Development
Bridging the talent gap through vocational training and employability programs (e.g., IIEST wing training in Software Engineering & Banking) to prepare a workforce for the startup ecosystem, focusing on industry-relevant skills.

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