Rajasthan is ready to host the DigiFest-TiE Global Summit 2026. The three-day start-up event is scheduled to be held in Jaipur from January 4 to 6.

The intent is to build the right environment for funding and mentorship opportunities for new enterprises and young entrepreneurs.

“The summit is expected to draw more than 10,000 participants, including investors, founders and technology professionals.”

– Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma

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Rajasthan’s Start-Up Focus and Participation

The summit at the Jaipur Exhibition and Convention Centre will bring together start-ups, global investors and sector experts. Over 1,200 founders, CEOs and investors, including leaders from more than 20 unicorns and soonicorns (soon-to-be-unicorn companies), will participate in the event.

Organisers expect representatives from technology, education and industry departments from several states. Sectoral sessions will cover areas such as artificial intelligence (AI), fintech, e-commerce, agritech, healthtech and deeptech. The objective of the event is to position Rajasthan as a hub for innovation and digital growth.

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Funding, Policy and Strategic Outcomes

State officials believe the summit could open up investment opportunities exceeding ₹200 crore for Rajasthan-based start-ups. Start-ups under the state’s i-Start programme are set to receive one-year mentoring support linked to the event.

The summit will also host a Rajasthan Regional AI Impact Conference, and the state’s Artificial Intelligence-Machine Learning (AI-ML) policy is expected to be unveiled on January 6.

Planners say this policy is designed to enhance governance efficiency, support tech innovation and expand skill development.