**Executive Summary**
The BRICS Youth Entrepreneurship Working Group Meeting concluded on May 21, 2026, in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, under India’s BRICS Chairship. The two-day event focused on strengthening cooperation in innovation, inclusion, and sustainable enterprise among youth-led startups across member nations. Key outcomes included a commitment to collective action in addressing shared challenges like capital access and regulatory support to foster resilient, future-ready economies.
**Key Points / Main Content**
**Core Objectives and Themes**
* Strengthen youth-led entrepreneurial ecosystems through collaborative dialogue and knowledge sharing.
* Focus on "innovation, inclusion, and sustainable enterprise" as the pillars for youth development.
* Prioritize emerging sectors including AI, fintech, agritech, sustainability, and clean energy.
* Promote "green entrepreneurship" and climate-positive business models for inclusive growth.
**Collaboration and Problem Solving**
* Address shared barriers such as limited access to capital, digital infrastructure, mentorship, and regulatory hurdles.
* Facilitate a dedicated session titled “From Local Innovation to Global Impact” to explore deeper exchange among BRICS startup ecosystems.
* Utilize interactive networking and fireside conversations to encourage peer learning and cross-country collaboration.
**Program Highlights and Activities**
* An exhibition was held to showcase cross-sector innovations in technology and social enterprise.
* Delegates participated in workshops focused on Entrepreneurship Competency and Leadership Development.
* An entrepreneurial excursion to Crystal IT Park provided practical insights into regional innovation ecosystems.
* The meeting featured country presentations and plenary discussions to share best practices in startup development.
**Impact Analysis**
**Youth Entrepreneurs**
**Impact**
They benefit from a platform for international networking, exposure to global best practices, and recognition of entrepreneurship as a universal right.
**Action Required**
Engage in cross-country collaboration and apply leadership competencies gained from the workshops to their business models.
**BRICS Delegates and Policymakers**
**Impact**
They have identified shared regulatory and infrastructural challenges that require coordinated, multilateral solutions.
**Action Required**
Develop sustained partnerships and policy frameworks to improve access to capital and digital infrastructure across member nations.
**Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (India)**
**Impact**
The successful conclusion of the meeting reinforces India's leadership role during its BRICS Chairship and its commitment to youth-led economic development.
**Action Required**
Continue to advance the BRICS youth entrepreneurship agenda through follow-up engagements and the implementation of shared initiatives.
Key Entities Referenced
BRICS Youth Entrepreneurship Working Group: A collaborative forum focused on strengthening entrepreneurship cooperation, innovation, and sustainable enterprise among BRICS member nations.
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports: The primary Indian government ministry responsible for organizing the working group meeting and advancing youth-led entrepreneurial ecosystems.
India’s BRICS Chairship 2026: The leadership framework under which the meeting was convened to align national initiatives with the broader BRICS youth entrepreneurship agenda.
Indore, Madhya Pradesh: The central host location for the meeting and the site of site visits to regional innovation hubs like Crystal IT Park.
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
BRICS Youth Entrepreneurship Working Group
Meeting concludes in Indore under India’s BRICS
Chairship
Young entrepreneurs from BRICS countries deliberate on
innovation, inclusion and sustainable enterprise
Posted On: 21 MAY 2026 5:27PM by PIB Delhi
The BRICS Youth Entrepreneurship Working Group Meeting concluded successfully in Indore, Madhya
Pradesh, after two days of discussions, collaborative engagements, and knowledge-sharing sessions
focused on strengthening entrepreneurship cooperation among BRICS nations.
Organised by the Department of Youth Affairs, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of
India, under India’s BRICS Chairship 2026, the meeting was attended by Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, Union
Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports (virtually); Smt. Raksha Nikhil Khadse, Minister of State for Youth
Affairs and Sports; Shri Vishvas Kailash Sarang, Minister for Sports and Youth Welfare of Madhya
Pradesh; Dr. Pallavi Jain Govil, Secretary, Department of Youth Affairs; Shri Nitesh Kumar Mishra,
Additional Secretary, Department of Youth Affairs; Dr. Sarah Jayal Sawkmie, Director, Department of
Youth Affairs; Shri Rajesh Kumar Kanaujia, Deputy Secretary,Department of Youth Affairs, along with
senior officials and delegates from BRICS countries.Addressing the valedictory session, Shri Nitesh Kumar Mishra, Additional Secretary, Department of Youth
Affairs, emphasised the importance of collective action in strengthening entrepreneurial ecosystems across
BRICS countries. He stated, “Entrepreneurship is not a privilege of the few, it is a right that every young
person, regardless of geography, gender, or background, must have access to.”
He further noted that the challenges faced by young entrepreneurs, including access to capital, digital
infrastructure, mentorship, and regulatory support, are shared concerns across BRICS nations and require
collaborative solutions through sustained partnerships and dialogue.
Delivering the Vote of Thanks, Dr. Sarah Jayal Sawkmie, Director, Department of Youth Affairs,
appreciated the contribution of delegates, panelists, moderators, and organising teams for the successful
conduct of the meeting. She said, “You did not come here to simply represent your countries. You came
here to build something together and that has made all the difference.”
Dr. Sawkmie also acknowledged the support extended by the Government of Madhya Pradesh and
highlighted that the deliberations and partnerships developed during the meeting would contribute
meaningfully towards advancing the BRICS youth entrepreneurship agenda.
The meeting brought together youth entrepreneurs, delegates, policymakers, and stakeholders from
BRICS countries, providing a platform to exchange ideas, share best practices, and explore avenues for
strengthening youth-led entrepreneurial ecosystems across BRICS nations.
The programme commenced with the inauguration of an exhibition showcasing innovations and
entrepreneurial initiatives across sectors including technology, sustainability, clean energy, and social
enterprise. Over the course of the meeting, delegates participated in plenary discussions, country
presentations, panel discussions, networking engagements, workshops, and interactive sessions focused on
fostering collaboration and innovation.
A dedicated session on “From Local Innovation to Global Impact: BRICS Cooperation for a Youth-Led
Startup Ecosystem” enabled participating countries to present their initiatives, experiences, and best
practices in entrepreneurship and startup development. The discussions highlighted opportunities for
deeper collaboration and exchange among BRICS startup ecosystems.The meeting also featured thematic panel discussions on digital innovation and technology-driven
entrepreneurship, inclusive and social entrepreneurship, and green entrepreneurship and climate-positive
business models. The sessions explored emerging opportunities in sectors such as AI, fintech, agritech,
sustainability, and clean energy, while emphasising the importance of inclusive growth and youth-led
enterprise.
Interactive networking engagements and a fireside conversation with young entrepreneurs further
encouraged dialogue, peer learning, and cross-country collaboration among participants.
The second day of the meeting included a workshop on Entrepreneurship Competency and Leadership
Development, followed by an interactive question-and-answer session. The programme concluded with a
valedictory session featuring certificate distribution and experience sharing by participants. Delegates also
visited Crystal IT Park in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India, as part of an entrepreneurial excursion aimed at
providing insights into the region’s growing innovation ecosystem.
The deliberations during the meeting contributed towards strengthening dialogue and cooperation among
BRICS countries in the field of youth entrepreneurship and innovation.
The BRICS Youth Entrepreneurship Working Group Meeting reflected India’s continued emphasis on
youth as key stakeholders in shaping resilient and future-ready economies, while further strengthening
cooperation and engagement among BRICS countries during its Chairship.
*****
Pawan Singh Faujdar
(Release ID: 2263798) Visitor Counter : 254
Read this release in: Urdu , ही , Marathi , Gujarati , Tamil