India's Largest Innovation Festival

25-26
July
2025
Kerala Startup Mission, Kochi
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Shaping a Sustainable Tomorrow 2035

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The Kerala Innovation Festival (KIF) is a celebration of ideas, creativity, and collaboration. It's where startups, creators, investors, policymakers, and students come together to shape the future through innovation.

In 2025, KIF marks a special milestone as we celebrate 10 years of Kerala Startup Mission (KSUM). Over the past decade, KSUM has supported over 6,300 startups, raised more than ₹6,000 crore in funding, and established Kerala as a global innovation hub.

10000+
Participants
100+
Speakers
20+
Programs
50+
Communities
40+
Product Showcases
30+
Partners

Who should attend?

Startups | Students | Innovators | Government | Creators | Professionals | Aspiring Entrepreneurs

5 Pillars of KIF 2025

Sustainability

Green ideas for a smarter planet

Creative Economy

Where imagination meets enterprise

Maker Movement

Build. Break. Create. Repeat.

Youth Entrepreneurship

Igniting ideas, inspiring change

Global Collaboration

Beyond borders, beyond limits

Programs

SDG & Creators' Summit

Workshops & Panel Talks

Drone & Fashion Show

Product Showcase

Networking Zone

Maker Fest

Robotics, AR/VR Expo

Food & Music Festival

#SheLeads

Cyclothon

Pitchathon

Student Expo

Flea Market & Games Zone

Gen AI for all

Why Attend KIF?

Discover

The next big ideas from over 200+ startups

Network

Top investors, Global leaders, and Industry pioneers

Experience

Live demos, Immersive tech, and Creative showcases

Compete

Hackathons, Maker challenges, and Pitch sessions

Learn

Expert-led masterclasses and insightful talks

Celebrate

Kerala's vibrant culture with music, art and food

Festival Highlights
Learn from global experts
Learn from global experts
Smarter, greener innovations
Smarter, greener innovations
Art meets technology
Art meets technology
Solve real problems
Solve real problems
Celebration of food and music
Celebration of food and music
Where motion meets innovation
Where motion meets innovation
Why Kochi?
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Innovation hub with KTIZ
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Connected to global opportunities
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Smart, green and sustainable
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Culture meets technology
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Home to emerging startups
FAQ
Kerala Innovation Festival is India's largest platform celebrating innovation, technology, sustainability and creativity, bringing together startups, students, innovators, investors and global leaders
The event will be held on the 25th and 26th of July 2025 at KSUM, Kochi
KIF is open to startups, students, entrepreneurs, researchers, policymakers, corporates, investors, and the general public
Registration is free for open sessions, but prior registration is mandatory for entry
Visit www.innovationfestival.in and click on "Register Now" to secure your spot
Yes, We have open calls for speakers, exhibitors (startups, innovators, maker communities), and volunteers. Details are available on the website
Absolutely! There are special sessions, exhibitions, and competitions curated for school and college students
  • Summits
  • Startup Expo
  • Innovation Showcases
  • Workshops & Masterclasses
  • Investor Connect
  • Panel Discussions
  • Community Meetups
  • Maker Activities
  • Creative Exhibits
Yes, parking is available within the KTIZ campus. Details will be shared with registered attendees via email.
Multiple food stalls and vendors will be available throughout the venue, offering a variety of options for participants to purchase and enjoy.
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Write to us at programs@startupmission.in
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