New Delhi, Feb 20 (NationPress) As part of the Delhi Startup Yuva Festival 2026, Delhi Minister for Training and Technical Education Ashish Sood engaged with 100 student startups during a program held at Indira Gandhi Delhi Technical University for Women.

Sood announced that the Delhi government is set to launch a comprehensive “Startup Incubation Policy.”

Under this initiative, Rs325 crore will be allocated over the next five years to deliver end-to-end support to 5,000 startups transitioning from campus to market.

The policy aims to guarantee intellectual property protection, fair valuation, access to funding, market connections, and resource facilitation.

On this occasion, the Minister praised the innovation, creativity, and technical skills exhibited by the young entrepreneurs.

He affirmed that the Delhi government is dedicated not just to awarding degrees but also to creating opportunities and platforms for students.

He stressed that nurturing a robust startup culture is vital and that the youth of Delhi have tremendous potential, which can achieve global recognition with the right direction and resources.

Sood pointed out that such initiatives motivate young minds to become job creators instead of job seekers.

The Delhi government, he assured, is actively working to enhance a supportive startup ecosystem through mentorship, training, and investment opportunities.

During the interactive session, the startups presented their innovative concepts and projects.

Sood also listened to the suggestions from the young entrepreneurs and instructed departmental officials to ensure required support and coordination.

Emphasizing a broader vision, Sood stated that the government's aim is not to remain at the idea stage but to provide structured institutional support from “Campus to Market.”

He mentioned that nearly 1,000 startups participated in the recent festival, out of which 700 made detailed presentations, and 100 were eventually shortlisted.

This initiative seeks to offer a robust platform to cultivate the innovation potential of Delhi’s youth.

As an example, he highlighted how a drone created by a student was adapted for fogging operations.

He further suggested that in the future, such drones could be utilized by RWAs for surveillance and security, thereby enhancing neighborhood safety.

The Minister also stated that the government is devising a comprehensive policy to link innovative ideas with actual markets, angel investors, and financial institutions.

He underscored the necessity of integrating incubation efforts across universities and technical institutions for better direction and to prevent resource duplication.

The Delhi Startup Yuva Festival 2026 is aimed at fostering innovation, research, and entrepreneurship among students while connecting them with industry stakeholders.

This initiative represents a significant step towards establishing Delhi as a premier hub for startups and innovation.