It’s Not Just AI—It’s India’s Awakening: TechSparks 2025 Fuels the Next Wave of Innovation

The 16th edition of TechSparks, YourStory’s flagship startup-tech summit, opened in Bengaluru with the theme “India 2030: Powered by AI.” The event brought together founders, investors, policymakers, and technologists to explore how India can lead the next wave of global innovation through deeptech and artificial intelligence.

Setting the tone, YourStory Founder and CEO Shradha Sharma encouraged entrepreneurs to trust their “authentic intelligence” alongside artificial intelligence, emphasizing the value of intuition and lived experience in building resilient ventures.

Major takeaways from Day 1:

• Karnataka IT Minister Priyank Kharge outlined the state’s evolving startup policy, emphasizing inclusive innovation and public-private collaboration.
• Mukesh Bansal, co-founder of Cult.fit and Myntra, urged caution around AI hype, advocating for responsible innovation and long-term thinking.
• Discussions highlighted AI’s transformative potential in healthcare, public infrastructure, and climate tech.
• IndiQube’s journey to IPO was showcased as a case study in scaling from co-working to corporate real estate leadership.
• The event continues over the next two days, promising deeper dives into climate innovation, digital infrastructure, and startup scaling strategies.

Sources: YourStory