4th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Startup Forum

Recently, the fourth edition of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Startup Forum took place in New Delhi.

It was aimed at fostering innovation and collaboration among startups from SCO Member States.

The SCO Pavilion showcased products and services from over 15 SCO startups, facilitating networking opportunities.
A workshop by Startup India on ‘Establishing a Seed Fund’ provided insights into setting up seed funds to support early-stage startups.

All Member States agreed to create the SWG at the SCO Heads of State Summit in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, in September 2022.
The SWG aims to foster collaboration among SCO Member States, accelerate regional economic development, and benefit the startup ecosystem.

India proposed the SWG initiative in 2020, aiming to create a new pillar of cooperation within the SCO.
DPIIT has organized various initiatives for the startup ecosystem, expanding the innovation footprint and inspiring other SCO Member States.

The SCO Startup Forum serves as a platform to empower local startup ecosystems in SCO Member States, providing mentoring and access to investor and corporate engagement activities.
The creation of the SWG signifies a commitment to fostering collaboration and driving regional economic growth through innovation and entrepreneurship.

SCO is a permanent intergovernmental international organisation.
It’s a Eurasian political, economic and military organisation aiming to maintain peace, security and stability in the region.
It was created in 2001.
The SCO Charter was signed in 2002, and entered into force in 2003.
It is a statutory document which outlines the organisation’s goals and principles, as well as its structure and core activities.
The SCO’s official languages are Russian and Chinese.

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