Quick Take
- 500 startups and 300 global investors converging at IMC 2025 October 8-11
- India positioning itself as 6G technology leader through Bharat 6G Alliance
- Focus on AI, satellite communications, and cybersecurity for 1.2 billion users
- Cross-border partnerships with Japan, UK, Canada driving innovation exchange
- Event targets bridging investment gaps in India’s telecom startup ecosystem
India’s flagship telecom event positions the nation as a global innovation hub, with record startup participation driving 6G and AI advancement | According to the Department of Telecommunications
The 2025 India Mobile Congress kicks off October 8 at New Delhi’s Yashobhoomi Convention Centre, bringing together an unprecedented 500 startups and 300 venture capitalists in what organizers call India’s most ambitious telecom leadership push yet.
With the theme “Innovate to Transform”, the four-day event represents a strategic meeting point where emerging technologies, investment capital, and policy frameworks come together. The goal? Cement India’s position in next-generation telecommunications.
Record Startup Numbers Target Investment Gaps
Minister Jyotiraditya M. Scindia revealed that IMC 2025’s IMC Aspire Programme will create direct startup-investor connections through structured one-on-one sessions, roundtables, and live pitch presentations. The initiative specifically aims to close investment gaps that have historically held back Indian telecom innovation.
The program shows significant growth from previous years. Startup participation has jumped substantially as India’s digital economy expands rapidly across multiple sectors.
India Pushes Forward on 6G Development
The congress will showcase India’s advancing 6G capabilities through the Bharat 6G Symposium, featuring global academics and industry experts. The Bharat 6G Alliance, established under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s endorsement in 2022, continues developing standards and protocols that place India among global 6G leaders.
This strategic focus reflects India’s determination to avoid the technology gaps that marked earlier mobile generations. Instead, the country wants to establish itself as a standard-setting participant in 6G development from day one.
AI and Satellite Tech Take the Spotlight
IMC 2025 will host dedicated summits covering artificial intelligence applications and satellite communications infrastructure. The International AI Summit will demonstrate hundreds of use-cases spanning healthcare, logistics, and industrial automation, showing how AI integrates across India’s economic sectors.
The SATCOM Summit tackles recent regulatory developments in satellite service licensing. Sessions explore how enhanced satellite communications can extend connectivity to underserved regions while supporting India’s digital inclusion goals.
Cybersecurity Summit Protects Massive User Base
A specialized Cyber Security Summit will focus on protecting India’s extensive telecom infrastructure serving over 1.2 billion users. Sessions address emerging threat landscapes and data protection strategies, recognizing cybersecurity as fundamental to India’s digital transformation.
The summit reflects growing awareness that India’s scale demands sophisticated security approaches as digital services expand across rural and urban populations.
Global Partnerships Drive Technology Exchange
IMC 2025 strengthens collaborations with Japan, the UK, and Canada, enabling technology transfers and joint development initiatives. These partnerships support India’s strategy of participating in global innovation networks while building domestic capabilities.
The Department of Telecommunications and Cellular Operators Association of India jointly organize the event. They emphasize its role as more than an exhibition—positioning it as a transformation catalyst for India’s position in global telecommunications leadership.
The congress represents India’s commitment to moving beyond technology adoption toward innovation leadership. The startup ecosystem serves as a primary driver of this strategic shift.
