Event: Startup Mahakumbh 2024
Venue: Pragati Maidan, New Delhi
Dates: 18–21 March 2024

A Proud Moment for Nagaland

Aboriginal Energy, a solar energy startup from Nagaland, proudly represented the state at Startup Mahakumbh 2024, one of India’s largest gatherings of founders, investors, and innovation stakeholders. The participation underscores Nagaland’s growing presence in the clean‑tech and renewable energy landscape and highlights Startup Nagaland’s commitment to enabling high‑potential founders from the North‑East.

About the Event

Startup Mahakumbh brought together 1,000+ startups, 50 unicorns, 500 incubators, and 5,000 delegates from 23 nations, along with leading investors, innovators, and business visitors from across India. The event was organised by ASSOCHAM, NASSCOM, and Bootstrap Incubation & Advisory Foundation, with support from DPIIT. Across four days, the expo halls, pitch arenas, and thematic pavilions enabled discovery, learning, and collaboration at a national scale.

Aboriginal Energy at a Glance

• What they do: Solar energy solutions tailored for emerging markets—focusing on reliable, modular deployments suitable for Northeast India’s terrain and needs.

• Why it matters: Clean, distributed energy is central to improving energy access, reducing diesel dependence, and supporting livelihood activities across rural and peri‑urban Nagaland.

• At the Mahakumbh: The team engaged with investors, visited clean‑tech tracks, and connected with incubators that specialise in hard‑tech commercialisation and field pilots.

Highlights from the Floor

• Investor & incubator connects: Conversations around pilot deployments, supply‑chain partnerships, and scale‑up pathways for the North‑East.

• Technology interest: Strong curiosity around cost‑per‑watt, storage options, and O&M models suited to hilly geographies.

• Policy & ecosystem touchpoints: Dialogue on schemes and incentives relevant to renewable energy adoption and MSME manufacturing.

Why This Participation Matters for Nagaland

Aboriginal Energy’s presence at a national forum helps:

• Showcase frontier use cases from the North‑East—demonstrating how solar can unlock livelihoods, education, and healthcare services.

• Build partnerships that can bring capital, mentorship, and technology transfer into the state.

• Inspire founders across Nagaland to pursue solutions in climate, energy, and deep‑tech.