**Summary of MoU between DPIIT and Chamber India**
On April 30, 2026, the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Chamber India. The agreement is designed to strengthen India’s startup ecosystem, drive innovation-led growth, and facilitate international cross-border collaboration.
**Key Objectives and Sector Focus**
The partnership aims to enhance engagement between startups, corporates, investors, and global stakeholders. Initiatives will be aligned with national programs to promote entrepreneurship in several key sectors, including:
* Agriculture
* Health
* Skilling
* Emerging technologies
**Benefits for Startups**
DPIIT-recognised startups will receive specific advantages through this collaboration, most notably a **50 per cent rebate** on Chamber India membership fees. This membership provides startups with access to essential services, including:
* Export facilitation and business matchmaking
* Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) advisory
* Participation in global delegations
**Infrastructure and Regional Development**
As part of the agreement, Chamber India will establish **five incubation and startup support centres** across the country. These centres will specifically target Aspirational Districts, Northeastern states, and other emerging regions to ensure inclusive and balanced economic growth.
**Administrative Details**
* **Release ID:** 2257064
* **Associated Personnel:** Abhishek Dayal, Abhijith Narayanan, and Ishita Biswas
* **Visitor Counter:** 227
Key Entities Referenced
Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT): The primary government department responsible for signing the MoU to strengthen the Indian startup ecosystem and promote innovation-led growth.
Chamber India: The industry body partnering with DPIIT to provide startups with concessional membership, export facilitation, IPR advisory, and international networking.
DPIIT-recognised startups: The target beneficiary group entitled to a 50 percent rebate on Chamber membership and access to incubation support services.
Aspirational Districts and Northeastern states: Priority geographic regions identified for the establishment of incubation and startup support centres to promote inclusive development.
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
DPIIT Signs MoU with Chamber India to Boost
Startup Ecosystem and Strengthen Global
Linkages
Posted On: 30 APR 2026 6:42PM by PIB Delhi
The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) signed a Memorandum of
Understanding (MoU) with Chamber India to strengthen India’s startup ecosystem and promote
innovation-led growth. The partnership aims to enhance engagement between startups, corporates,
investors, and global stakeholders, while facilitating international linkages and cross-border collaboration.
It will also support startups through initiatives aligned with national programmes and promote
entrepreneurship across key sectors such as skilling, health, agriculture, and emerging technologies.
Under the collaboration, DPIIT-recognised startups will benefit from concessional membership of the
Chamber with a 50 per cent rebate, enabling access to services such as export facilitation, IPR advisory,
business matchmaking, and participation in global delegations. The Chamber will also work towards
establishing five incubation and startup support centres across India, with a focus on Aspirational
Districts, Northeastern states, and other emerging regions to promote inclusive and balanced growth.
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Abhishek Dayal/ Abhijith Narayanan/ Ishita Biswas
(Release ID: 2257064) Visitor Counter : 227
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