• Startup Odisha under the MSME Dept. Govt. of Odisha as the Nodal agency for building the startup and innovation ecosystem in the state, came into existence in 2016 with Odisha Startup Policy-2016. The vision was to introduce a holistic and inclusive ecosystem for the existing and upcoming startups, establish itself as one of the top startup hubs in the country, and enable the youth of Odisha to become Job-Creators and support the state in employment generation. With the unique support system under the Odisha Startup Policy 2016, Startup Odisha has supported many Women/SC/ST/PH/Transgenders-led startups/ entrepreneurs by providing them with financial grants and subsidized incubation.
  • Since its inception, Startup Odisha has been home to the best entrepreneurial minds & has already supported and facilitated more than 1500+ Startups.
  • It houses the facilities and services ranging from a world-class infrastructure with state of an art facility called O Hub to the Best Incubation facility supported by a proactive task force, We Are aims to take the leap for registering a minimum of another 5000 startups with recognition by 2025.
  • Startup Odisha has been continuously evolving in its Policy measures, always ensuring to have a responsive policy framework. We have been the top performing Startup Hubs for three consecutive years in the country.