Published: 11 December 2025Inc42Rajasthan
Rajasthan CM Inaugurates Innovation Day-Startups Conclave and DigiFest Hackathon in Jaipur
Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma inaugurated the 'Innovation Day-Startups Conclave' at the Rajasthan International Centre, Jaipur, on December 12, 2025, marking two years of the Sharma administration. The CM awarded funding worth ₹10.79 crore to 333 selected startups across the state.
The event also saw the launch of the Rajasthan DigiFest X TiE Global Hackathon, a 30-hour national-level innovation challenge that drew over 700 participants from 250+ teams across 12 states and Union Territories. The hackathon focused on AI-driven and sustainable solutions. A startup exhibition showcased innovative products developed by young Rajasthani entrepreneurs.
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Q: Discuss the role of state-led innovation conclaves and hackathons in building Rajasthan's startup ecosystem, with reference to the December 2025 Jaipur Innovation Day events.
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Rajasthan's Innovation Day inaugurated by CM Bhajan Lal Sharma on December 12, 2025 disbursed 10.79 crore rupees to 333 startups. The parallel DigiFest X TiE Global Hackathon drew over 700 participants across 250 teams from 12 states, fostering AI-driven sustainable solutions and strengthening the state's emerging innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem.
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