Seventh Huddle Global Start-up Festival Set for December in Kovalam

Quick Summary

• The seventh edition of huddle Global,a start-up festival organized by the Kerala Startup Mission (KSUM),will be held from December 11,2025,onwards in Thiruvananthapuram.
• Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan will inaugurate the event at The Leela kovalam in Kovalam, branded as India’s biggest beachside start-up festival.
• the festival aims to unite globally renowned start-up founders, mentors, investors, industry leaders adn bureaucrats to discuss issues related to Kerala’s start-up ecosystem.
• this year’s conclave is expected to attract over 3,000 attendees from more than 15 countries alongside 200 high-profile investors and 100 angel investors. International delegations have confirmed participation.
• KSUM has been organizing ‘Huddle Kerala’ since its inception in 2018 as part of its mission for entrepreneurship progress and incubation activities across the state.
• Attendees can engage in pitch competitions, expos showcasing cutting-edge innovations, fireside chats, masterclasses and curated networking events designed for entrepreneurial growth.
• Emerging sectors like AI, Fintech, Blockchain technology, Healthtech/Life sciences AR/VR Spacetech e-Gov IoT