Last mentioned: Mar 21, 2026
Gen-Next Bharat Summit
The summit highlights the momentum of GENESIS and Jaipur's emergence as a startup hub.
Gen-Next Bharat Summit
The summit convenes in Jaipur to highlight regional momentum and the impact of MeitY initiatives.
Pre-Series A Funding
Secures investment from The Chennai Angels to scale technology and catalog.
Jio Studios Milestone
Places title track in 'Saali Mohabbat', marking a major move into film sync licensing.
Artist Accelerator Launch
Partners with Universal Music Group to create original music for the sync market.
ACIC-VGU Expansion
The incubator expands its deep-tech facilities to support Rajasthan-based entrepreneurs.
ACIC-VGU Expansion
Vivekananda Global University scales its Atal Community Innovation Centre to support regional edtech.
GENESIS Launch
MeitY launches the Gen-Next Support for Innovative Startups (GENESIS) scheme.
GENESIS Launch
MeitY introduces the GENESIS program during Digital India Week to decentralize the startup ecosystem.
The Gen-Next Bharat Startup Summit in Jaipur has underscored the rapid expansion of India's startup ecosystem into Tier-II cities, fueled by the MeitY GENESIS initiative. By leveraging the academic and infrastructural strengths of ACIC-VGU, the event signals a strategic shift toward decentralized innovation beyond traditional metros.
The Gen-Next Bharat Startup Summit at ACIC-VGU has highlighted the significant momentum of the MeitY GENESIS program in Rajasthan. The event underscores a strategic shift toward Tier-II cities, positioning Jaipur as a critical center for regional edtech innovation and academic-led entrepreneurship.
Music licensing platform Hoopr has raised Pre-Series A funding from The Chennai Angels to expand its creator and enterprise licensing engines. The startup, which counts over 400,000 creators and 180 brands as users, is positioning itself as the primary bridge between Indian music labels and the digital content economy.