Published: 3 January 2026Inc42Rajasthan
Rajasthan DigiFest and TiE Global Summit 2026 Opens at JECC Jaipur (Jan 4-6)
The Rajasthan DigiFest & TiE Global Summit 2026 opened at the Jaipur Exhibition and Convention Centre (JECC) from January 4 to 6, themed 'Sustainable Entrepreneurship in the Age of AI -- New Ideas, Impact, and Inclusion'. This marked the first time TiE's global summit was held in a non-metro city, underscoring Rajasthan's emergence as a technology and startup hub.
The event attracted 10,000+ participants, 500+ investors, 300 exhibitors, 200+ speakers, and 100+ startup pitches from over 30 countries. Investment potential of over ₹200 crore for Rajasthan startups was identified. CM Bhajanlal Sharma inaugurated the event and said it would help establish Rajasthan as a leading centre for IT and startup development. The iStart Film Festival of Rajasthan (IFFOR) was also launched during the summit.
Mains angle
Q: Discuss how the Rajasthan DigiFest and TiE Global Summit 2026 held at JECC Jaipur contributes to positioning Rajasthan as an emerging startup and technology hub in India. (10 marks)
Answer (50 words):
The Summit, the first TiE global edition in a non-metro city, attracted over 10,000 participants from 30 countries, 500 investors, and 100 startup pitches, identifying ₹200 crore investment potential. Themed on AI-led sustainable entrepreneurship, it strengthens Rajasthan's IT, innovation and startup ecosystem under state investment promotion policy.
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Frequently asked questions
Where and when did Rajasthan DigiFest & TiE Global Summit 2026 open?
The Rajasthan DigiFest & TiE Global Summit 2026 opened at the Jaipur Exhibition and Convention Centre (JECC) from January 4 to 6. Its theme was 'Sustainable Entrepreneurship in the Age of AI -- New Ideas, Impact, and Inclusion'.
Why was TiE Global Summit 2026 in Jaipur significant?
This marked the first time TiE's global summit was held in a non-metro city. It underscored Rajasthan's emergence as a technology and startup hub.
What participation and investment figures were reported for the summit?
The event attracted 10,000+ participants, 500+ investors, 300 exhibitors, 200+ speakers, and 100+ startup pitches from over 30 countries. Investment potential of over ₹200 crore for Rajasthan startups was identified.
Who inaugurated the summit and what else was launched during it?
CM Bhajanlal Sharma inaugurated the event and said it would help establish Rajasthan as a leading centre for IT and startup development. The iStart Film Festival of Rajasthan (IFFOR) was also launched during the summit.
