#### Jaipur to Host Rajasthan DigiFest with TiE Global Summit

New Delhi, The curtain-raiser for Rajasthan DigiFest 2026 was held today in New Delhi. Organized in collaboration with the TiE Global Summit 2026, the festival will take place from January 4–6, 2026 at the Jaipur Exhibition and Convention Centre (JECC). The event will welcome entrepreneurs, investors, and innovators from across India and around the world.

The program was attended by Rajasthan’s Minister of Industries, IT, Youth Affairs & Sports, Colonel Rajyavardhan Rathore, Secretary of DPIIT, Amardeep Singh Bhatia, TiE Delhi Special Chairperson Dr. Saurabh Srivastava, and Rajasthan Government Secretary & IT&C Commissioner, Dr. Ravi Kumar Surpur, along with startup founders, industry leaders, and eminent TiE personalities.

Under the visionary leadership of Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma, the summit is built on the pillars of technology, development, and sustainability. Notably, this is the first time the summit will be hosted in a non-metro city, signaling Rajasthan’s emergence as a hub for technology, innovation, and startups.

Themed “Sustainable Entrepreneurship in the AI Era – Innovation, Impact & Inclusion,” the summit will spotlight sectors shaping the future, including AI/ML, FinTech, AgriTech, AR/VR, MediaTech, PropTech, sustainability, and higher education partnerships.

Colonel Rathore said,

“Rajasthan has a long tradition of courage, creativity, and resilience. Now, our goal is to move beyond soil and sand into the era of silicon and software. With new policies aligned with the Prime Minister’s vision of a developed India, I welcome everyone—not only to participate in Rajasthan DigiFest 2026, but also to explore investment and business opportunities in the state.”

Dr. Ravi Kumar Surpur added,

“The event is a key milestone in our journey toward a digitally empowered, inclusive, and future-ready Rajasthan. We are building a future full of opportunities for all, in line with the Prime Minister’s vision of a developed India.”

TiE Global Summit 2026 Chair Mahavir Pratap Sharma said,

“Rajasthan has created an ecosystem where innovation thrives and talent is celebrated. With global participation, this platform will celebrate entrepreneurship while fostering meaningful partnerships and impactful change.”

The summit will bring together 10,000+ entrepreneurs, 500+ investors, 100+ global speakers, and 200+ startups from over 30 countries. Key events include Global Investor Meet, Startup Showcases & Pitch Sessions, TiE Women Global Semifinals & Finals, TiE University Finals, Gaming Hackathon, Film Festival, and the TGS 100 Competition identifying India’s most investable startups. Networking, investor-startup speed meets, practical workshops, and special tours showcasing Jaipur’s innovation culture and heritage will also be part of the event.

iStart Rajasthan – India’s Startup Model
Driving Rajasthan’s entrepreneurial transformation is iStart Rajasthan, the state’s flagship startup initiative under DoIT&C. With over 6,500 registered startups, Bhamashah Techno Hub—India’s largest incubator—and an extensive network of innovation hubs, Rajasthan has become a leading state in startup development and digital governance.

By hosting TGS 2026 in Jaipur, Rajasthan is taking a bold step in connecting innovators with global investors, mentors, and technology leaders.

About TiE
Founded in 1992 in Silicon Valley, TiE (The Indus Entrepreneurs) is the world’s largest non-profit organization promoting entrepreneurship through mentoring, networking, education, incubation, and funding support. With 63+ chapters in 16+ countries, 15,000+ members, and 3,000+ charter members, TiE plays a pivotal role in the global startup ecosystem.

About TiE Global Summit (TGS)
TGS is TiE Global’s flagship annual event, bringing together entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers, and thought leaders from around the world. Previous editions have been hosted in Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Bangalore, Dubai, and Singapore. TGS serves as a global confluence of ideas, innovation, and investment, providing startups access to world-class networks, funding, and mentorship.