The seventh edition of Huddle Global, India’s largest beachside startup summit, is currently on at Kovalam. Organised by Kerala Startup Mission, the event is being held at The Leela Kovalam and Hotel E and will close on on December 14.
This edition of the summit is a celebration of Kerala’s leadership in fostering the country’s startup ecosystem, underscoring the state’s critical role in shaping the future of entrepreneurship. The event offers a unique platform for entrepreneurs, investors, and thought leaders to collaborate, share insights, and drive innovation.
This edition of Huddle Global is centred around startup funding, business growth, and leveraging emerging technologies. The summit will play a crucial role in helping startups find capital, discover innovative business models, and gain insights into how they can leverage global technological advancements. With a dynamic mix of sessions and discussions, the event serves as a platform for the convergence of ideas that will define the future of the startup ecosystem. Startups will find immense possibilities to showcase cutting-edge technological products and ideas, as well as access resources and mentorship that will propel them forward into new growth phases.
This year’s edition of Huddle Global is seeing over 10,000 delegates from more than 15 countries, including over 3,000 startups from India and abroad. The summit is also featuring 100+ angel investors, 100+ mentors, 200+ HNIs, 100+ corporates, and 90+ speakers. With over 100 exhibitors showcasing the latest innovations, the event provides a dynamic and collaborative platform for startups to present their ideas, gain funding, and receive mentorship from seasoned industry entrepreneurs. The summit is a vital event for fostering growth, collaboration, and networking in the startup ecosystem. By bringing together a diverse and influential group of thought leaders and entrepreneurs, Huddle Global 2025 aims to fuel the next wave of innovation and entrepreneurship in Kerala and beyond.
On December 14, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan will deliver the Visionary Talk in a session titled The Kerala Future Forum: A Dialogue with the Chief Minister. In this session, the Chief Minister will address ecosystem partners and discuss Kerala’s ongoing contributions to innovation and entrepreneurship. Minister for General Education V. Sivankutty will also be present at the event, contributing to a rich dialogue on Kerala’s future. The session promises to be an insightful conversation, shedding light on Kerala's vision for continued growth and leadership in the startup and innovation sectors.
On December 12, the Leadership Talk session at Huddle Global 2025 highlighted the state government’s comprehensive development initiative, Vision 2031. Kerala’s Finance, Industry, and Higher Education Ministers shared their perspectives on the state’s growth trajectory. Finance Minister K. N. Balagopal addressed the ongoing efforts to advance Kerala’s knowledge-based economy, emphasizing the state’s commitment to building a robust, sustainable economic model. Later, Higher Education Minister R. Bindu provided an in-depth explanation of Kerala’s future plans for research and innovation, focusing on the strategic role of education in driving the state’s economic transformation. Industry Minister P. Rajeev spoke about the growth potential of Kerala’s industrial sector and explored new opportunities emerging in the state, with a focus on driving industrial growth through innovation and technology.
On December 14, the The Kerala Future Forum: A Dialogue with the Chief Minister session will feature Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, alongside an esteemed panel of experts. The panel will include Syed Al Falasi, Executive Director of the Dubai Centre for AI and Dubai Future Foundation, S. Krishnan, Secretary of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India, Sriram Sambasiva Rao, State Special Secretary (Electronics & IT), KSUM CEO Anoop Ambika, and Nivin Pauly, founder of Polly Junior Pictures and co-founder of C.R.A.V.I.E. The session promises to deliver invaluable insights into the future of Kerala’s tech ecosystem and the broader innovation landscape. It will explore the state’s efforts to position itself as a global leader in AI, electronics, and the tech industry.