Seventh edition of Huddle Global Start-up festival to be held in Kovalam in December

The seventh edition of ‘Huddle Global,’ a start-up festival organised by the Kerala Startup Mission (KSUM) will be held from December 11 onwards in Thiruvananthapuram. The event will bring together globally-known start-up founders, mentors, investors, industry leaders and bureaucrats to deliberate on a range of issues relating to the start-up ecosystem in Kerala.

Huddle Global, branded as India’s biggest beachside start-up festival, will be held at Kovalam. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan will inaugurate the festival at an event to be held at The Leela Kovalam. As the nodal agency of the Kerala Government for entrepreneurship development and incubation activities in the State, KSUM has been organising ‘Huddle Kerala’ since 2018.

Over the years, the beachside festival has become the country’s eagerly awaited event due to its vibrant setting and powerful blend of innovation and opportunity it promises. The conclave this year is set to draw thousands of participants representing over 15 countries, promising a bigger global gathering that celebrates start-up culture.

KSUM CEO Anoop Ambika said that the upcoming edition is expected to draw more than 3,000 attendees, including 200 high-profile investors and 100 Angel investors, Fortune 500 leaders, venture capital firms and global mentors. International delegations and speakers have also confirmed their participation.

Receive mentorship

Huddle Global 2025 will serve as a platform for start-ups to showcase cutting-edge innovations, raise capital, find strategic partners, and receive mentorship from some of the most accomplished names in the industry.

It will feature pitch competitions, start-up expos, investor meets, corporate challenges, fireside chats, masterclasses, and curated networking experiences — all designed to accelerate entrepreneurial growth and cross-border collaboration. The festival will spotlight futuristic sectors, including Artificial Intelligence (AI), Fintech, Blockchain, Healthtech, Life Sciences, Augmented/Virtual Reality, Spacetech, e-Governance, and Internet of Things (IoT). Start-ups in these sectors will exhibit breakthrough ideas and gain opportunities for real-time investor feedback, pilot funding and global market exposure.